Seoul invites world to ‘take it easy’ in ultimate anti-competitive triathlon

For those who find the grueling, lung-searing intensity of a traditional triathlon a bit too much, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has an alternative. Starting Friday, the city will host the 2026 MY PACE Han River Triathlon Festival along the Ttukseom and Jamsil waterfronts. It is an athletic competition designed specifically for people who would never consider entering a traditional competition. In a radical departure from normal sports competitions, this three-day event features no official timers, no podiums and a guarantee that no one will be crowned the winner. Instead, organizers are promising a “healing race” where participants are actively encouraged to move at a snail's pace. The race metrics have been adjusted to accommodate the truly unconditioned. To complete the cycling portion, participants do not even need to own a bicycle. The city is deploying a fleet of its utilitarian public "Ttareungyi" rental bikes. Should ambition outpace cardiovascular capacity, riders can simply stop mid-route and contemplate life. The reward for completing the event is a modular medal tintedWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times