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HANAM, South Korea, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- An international trail run event set to be co-hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's key wire service, will allow participants to run along a historic mountain fortress inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, organizers said Thursday.

The Yonhap News Hanam International Trail Run Festival, scheduled for Dec. 12 and 13, will include Namhansanseong, a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrating its 400th anniversary this year, in its 28-kilometer course, according to the organizers.

This photo, provided by the organizing committee of the Yonhap News Hanam International Trail Run Festival, shows the Namhansanseong fortress, included in the 28-kilometer course. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

The fortress, completed in 1626 during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), is considered essential architecture that captures the fortification technology of East Asia. It is also a historic site that served as a key shelter during the invasion by China's Qing Dynasty.

Participants of the 28km course will begin their run at the Misa Boat Race Park before entering the mountain course that features a dense forest of old pine trees and a fortress road that sprawls across steep hills.

A panoramic view that shows the Han River and the skyline of Seoul will await participants after a strenuous course that runs through dirt roads and stone stairways.

This undated file photo shows Seoul seen from the top of the Namhansanseong fortress. (Yonhap)

Meanwhile, the 15km course will feature the landmark Mount Geomdan, sitting 657 meters above sea level.

The mountain, featured in myths as a place where hermits practiced spiritual training, offers a panoramic view of the Han River and Paldang Lake.

While the first half of the course consists of steep stone roads and wooden stairs, the course descending from the peak offers a more relaxed run through a metasequoia-lined road.

This undated file photo shows the northern gate of the Namhansanseong fortress. (Yonhap)

The courses for the trail run were designed by Hwang Young-cho, the 1992 Olympic men's marathon gold medalist. Hwang has said he tried to include various elements, such as the lake, river, forest and fortress, for participants to fully enjoy the trail run.

"The experience of running alongside Namhansanseong, which marks its 400th anniversary, and the magnificent mountain of Geomdan is something that only the Hanam Trail Run can offer," an official from the organizing committee said.

Registration for the event runs through Nov. 27 at https://yhitf.co.kr (Korean site) or https://en.yhitf.co.kr (English site). The event is open to the first 5,000 applicants.

The festival will be held over four courses: a 5-kilometer road course (1,000 applicants), a 10km road course (2,000), a 15km trail run course (1,000) and a 28km trail run course (1,000).

This photo, provided by the city government of Hanam, shows a metasequoia-lined road, included in the 15-kilometer course of the Yonhap News Hanam International Trail Run Festival. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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韩国河南，10月29日（韩联社）——组织者周四表示，由韩国主要通讯社韩联社联合主办的一项国际越野跑赛事，将允许参赛者沿着被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录的历史悠久的山间堡垒进行跑步。

据主办方介绍，韩联社报道，将于 12 月 12 日和 13 日举行的河南国际越野跑节，其 28 公里的赛道将途经南汉山城，该遗址是联合国教科文组织世界遗产，今年正值其 400 周年纪念。

这张照片由韩联社河南国际越野跑节组委会提供，照片中可以看到南汉山城，它是28公里赛道的一部分。（照片禁止出售）（韩联社）

该堡垒于朝鲜王朝（1392-1910）时期（1626年）建成，被认为是体现东亚防御工事技术的重要建筑。它也是一处历史遗址，在清朝入侵期间曾作为重要的避难所。

28公里赛程的参赛者将从米萨赛艇公园开始他们的跑步，然后进入山地赛道，赛道上有一片茂密的古老松树林和一条横跨陡峭山丘的堡垒道路。

经过一段艰苦的赛程，途经土路和石阶后，参赛者将欣赏到汉江和首尔天际线的全景。

这张未注明日期的资料照片显示的是从南汉山城顶部眺望首尔的景色。（韩联社）

与此同时，15公里赛道将途经地标性建筑金丹山，该山海拔657米。

这座山在神话中被描绘成隐士修行的地方，可以俯瞰汉江和八堂湖的全景。

赛道前半段由陡峭的石路和木制台阶组成，而从山顶下山的赛道则提供了一条更加轻松的路线，两侧是水杉树。

这张未注明日期的资料照片显示的是南汉山城北门。（韩联社）

越野跑赛道由1992年奥运会男子马拉松金牌得主黄永祚设计。黄永祚表示，他力求在赛道中融入湖泊、河流、森林和堡垒等多种元素，让参赛者能够充分享受越野跑的乐趣。

组委会的一位官员表示：“只有河南越野跑才能提供与南汉山城（今年是建城 400 周年）和雄伟的巨潭山一同奔跑的体验。”

活动报名截止日期为11月27日，报名网址为https://yhitf.co.kr（韩语网站）或https://en.yhitf.co.kr（英语网站）。活动名额仅限前5000名申请者。

本次比赛将分为四个赛程：5公里公路赛（1000名申请者）、10公里公路赛（2000名申请者）、15公里越野跑赛（1000名申请者）和28公里越野跑赛（1000名申请者）。

这张照片由河南市政府提供，照片显示的是一条两旁绿树成荫的道路，这条道路是韩联社河南国际越野跑节15公里赛道的一部分。（照片禁止出售）（韩联社）

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