It brought together more than 800 men and women marathoners.

Present at the ceremony were Choe Ryong Hae, secretary of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, members of the State Physical Culture and Sports Guidance Commission and officials concerned.

Minister of Physical Culture and Sports Kim Yong Hun declared an opening of the race, expressing belief that it would be held with success thanks to the minds and efforts of the participants.

Marathoners ran along streets, welcomed by working people, school youth and children.

Ri Yong Ho (man) and Kim Hye Song (woman) placed first, Ra Hyon Ho (man) and Kim Kum Ok (woman), Ri Kang Bom (man) and Sin Yong Sun (woman) second and third.

A closing ceremony took place.

Marathoners who proved successful at the race were awarded trophy cups and medals.

Meanwhile, a race of marathon fans took place on the same occasion.

Attending the race were more than 600 marathon fans from dozens of countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Sweden, Finland, UK and Italy.

Certificates of participation and souvenirs were warded to marathon fans who proved successful at the marathon, half-marathon and 10 km race.