2026 Jinan Highlands Forestival

The 2026 Jinan Highlands Forestival is a forest culture event to be held from October 10 to 11, 2026, in the area surrounding the Jinan Highlands National Forest Healing Center. It is hosted by the Korea Forest Service, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, and Jinan County, and organized by the National Jinan Highlands Forest Healing Center and the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Culture and Tourism Foundation. The event features non-competitive trail running courses consisting of 16K and 6K distances. The 16K course is 16.9 km long with a cumulative elevation gain of at least 1,071 m, and the time limit is 6 hours. The 6K course is 6 km long with a cumulative elevation gain of at least 315 m, and the time limit is 3 hours. In addition to trail running, participants will engage in forest therapy, forest culture experiences, a local market, and other hands-on activities. The event is planned to accommodate 500 participants on each of the two days.

- Main Program: Trail Running - Side Events and Programs: Pottery Workshop / Mooju Making / Aromatherapy / Singing Bowl Meditation Program / Lucky Draw for Trail Running Participants, etc.