North Korea is set to welcome international visitors for its premier international marathon for the second straight year, despite ongoing tourism restrictions barring many foreigners, according to one of the event’s partners.

DPRK-focused travel agency Koryo Tours announced on its blog Monday that organizers confirmed the 2026 Pyongyang International Marathon will take place April 5.

The event will be open to elite and amateur runners across the world who want to compete in a 24-mile marathon (42 km), 13-mile half marathon (21 km), or 10 km and 5 km races. 

American, South Korean, Japanese and Malaysian citizens are currently unable