N Korea cancels Pyongyang Marathon for 'some reasons'
The annual event, usually held in April, has been cancelled a month before it was due to take place, a tour agency says.
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Key People
No people linked to this story
Locations
All Coverage
The annual event, usually held in April, has been cancelled a month before it was due to take place, a tour agency says.
North Korea has canceled its premier international marathon less than a month before the event, highlighting the country's apparent lack of readiness to welcome back international visitors.
North Korea has canceled its international marathon scheduled for April 5, citing 'some reasons', according to a tour agency involved with the event.
North Korea has decided to cancel the 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon, originally set for April 5, citing unspecified reasons, according to a Beijing-based tour agency.
North Korea has canceled the 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon, scheduled for April 5, without providing specific reasons, as reported by a Beijing-based tour agency.
Koryo Tours announces the cancellation of the 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon, stating the decision was communicated by the DPR Korea Athletics Association and is final.
North Korea has abruptly canceled the Pyongyang International Marathon scheduled for April 5, with no explanation provided, according to a tour operator.
North Korea has canceled its international marathon scheduled for April 5, with no further information provided regarding the reasons for the cancellation.

The annual event, usually held in April, has been canceled a month before it was due to take place, a tour agency says.
North Korea has abruptly canceled the 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon less than a month before the race, its international partner said on Monday, raising fresh questions about the country’s cautious approach to reopening to foreign visitors.
North Korea has canceled the Pyongyang marathon for unspecified reasons, a tour agency linked to the event has said.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit - Reuters
North Korea reaffirms nuclear status a day before Chinese president's visit Reuters
June 6, 2026 at 11:21 PMXi Jinping to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit to North Korea
Xi will be in North Korea from 8 to 9 June, in a rare visit to the isolated regime
June 5, 2026 at 05:17 AMWatch: Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
The Chinese President Xi received a colourful welcome to Pyongyang for his first visit in seven years.
June 8, 2026 at 12:18 PMSouth Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage - Reuters
South Korean protesters keep calling for re-run of election after ballot shortage Reuters
June 6, 2026 at 11:13 AMChina's Xi to visit North Korea as Beijing seeks deeper Pyongyang ties - Reuters
China's Xi to visit North Korea as Beijing seeks deeper Pyongyang ties Reuters
June 5, 2026 at 02:38 AMThousands demand South Korea vote re-run after ballot shortage - Reuters
Thousands demand South Korea vote re-run after ballot shortage Reuters
June 5, 2026 at 05:29 PM