PYONGYANG, North Korea, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- For only the second time in over 30 years, runners from Western countries will be welcome to run the in North Korea's Pyongyang Marathon, the race's organizers announced Monday.
Roughly 500 runners from around the world who were previously unable to enter the race will have the option of running the full marathon, a half-marathon or a 10k fun run.