About Daegu
Daegu City Overview
Area 1499.53㎢ (1.52% of the national area / 70.4km east to west / 101.6km north to south)
Population 2,400,339 people (As of December 2024)
Weather during the Championships August 22, 2026 - September 3, 2026 (13 days)
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Temperature 29.4℃
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Rainfall 2.7㎜
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Humidity 67.8%
Powerful Daegu with full of freedom and vitality!
The Daegu host city of the Championships (2003 Summer Universiade, the 2011 IAAF World Championships, and the 2017 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships) has firmly established itself as a true international athletics city, supported by various sports infrastructures with the Daegu Stadium, indoor athletics venues, and the Daegu Athletics Development Center.
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2026
World Masters Athletics Championships Daegu 2026
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2017
World Masters Athletics Championships Indoor Competition Daegu 75 Countries / 4,703 Participants
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2012
93rd National Sports Festival
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2011
13th IAAF World Athletics Championships 202 Countries / 1,954 Participants
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2009
Daegu International Marathon WA certified road race 75 Countries / 4,700 Participants
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2003
Daegu Summer Universiade 174 Countries / 6,634 Participants
12 Scenic Views of Daegu
Modern Cultural Alley Daegu Alleyway Tour offers thrilling journey through the footsteps of modern cultural heritage MORE
Yangnyeongsi medicinal market with a 350-year tradition MORE
Dodongseowon Academy Dodong Confucian School with mud walls, auditorium, and 400-year old ginkgo trees MORE
E-World & 83Tower enjoy the wonderful time at the largest theme park MORE
Apsan Observatory top destination that harmonizes the city with nature and connects the past and future of Daegu MORE
Gatbawi Rock granting wishes with every step on the 1,365 stone stairs MORE
Daegu Art Museum showcasing a high level of culture MORE
Donghwasa Temple temple surrounded by exquisite nature and rich cultural heritage MORE
Kwangsuk KIM Street appreciate murals in an alley filled with the musical legacy of the renowned Korean musician Kwangsuk KIM MORE
Suseongmot Lake enjoy it all with scenic walks, a fountain show, and stunning night views MORE
Spa Valley and Nature Park delight in pools and hot springs at the foot of Juamsan Mountain, immersed in nature MORE
Mabijeong Mural Painting Village mural village surrounded by totem poles and a nostalgic rural landscape MORE
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