Table of Contents
- Opening of Busan's Representative Bicycle Festival
- Basic Information on the 2026 Seven Bridges Tour
- Course Guide for the Gwangandaegyo Bicycle Competition
- Ticket Sale Schedule and Prices
- Ticketing Methods and Participation Methods
- Participant Benefits and Effects on Busan Tourism
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Opening of Busan's Representative Bicycle Festival
The "2026 Seven Bridges Tour: Riding in Busan," a sports tourism event symbolizing Busan, is scheduled to take place in September. In anticipation, the official participant recruitment is starting. This event uniquely offers the opportunity to cycle across urban marine bridges, attracting many riders' interest every year.
The city of Busan announced that ticket sales for the Seven Bridges Tour will begin on June 5 at 2 PM. Last year's early bird tickets sold out immediately, so fierce competition is expected this year. Many are looking forward to this special experience.
The Gwangandaegyo, a representative marine bridge of Busan, is a place where one can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery. It is popular not only among cycling enthusiasts but also with tourists visiting Busan.
Basic Information on the 2026 Seven Bridges Tour
The 2026 Seven Bridges Tour is a representative bicycle event in Busan, utilizing the city's symbolic bridges and road infrastructure.
Main information about this event is as follows:
- Event Name: 2026 Seven Bridges Tour: Riding in Busan
- Date: September 20, 2026
- Location: Busan Metropolitan City
- Number of Participants: 4,000
- Hosted by: Busan Metropolitan City
- Contact: Busan Festival Organizing Committee (051-713-5000)
The Seven Bridges Tour features a large-scale urban circuit course, unique as the only bicycle riding event nationwide that includes marine bridges. It connects a total of four marine bridges, two underpasses, and one tunnel, including Gwangandaegyo and Busan Port Bridge.
This event will provide a unique experience for cycling enthusiasts and is a great opportunity to enjoy Busan's beautiful scenery.
Course Guide for the Gwangandaegyo Bicycle Competition
This year's event will operate a single course of 77km.
The course is designed in a circular shape starting from Gwangandaegyo, going to the Airport Road, and returning to the starting point.
A particularly notable segment among participants is the Busan Port Bridge ramp.
This area is well-known for its unique structure even during regular vehicle traffic, and cycling through here will allow you to enjoy a stunning view of Busan Port, the North Port redevelopment area, and the beautiful scenery around Yeongdo.
The main features of the Seven Bridges Tour are as follows:
First, you can enjoy beautiful views while riding on Gwangandaegyo.
Additionally, there is an opportunity to ride through the ramp section of Busan Port Bridge and along the coastal roads of the urban center.
Passing through underpasses and tunnels, you can enjoy the expansive views of Busan's seas.
Especially, this tour is special as it allows you to explore bridges typically accessible only by vehicles on a bicycle.
Ticket Sale Schedule and Prices
Tickets for the 2026 Seven Bridges Tour will be sold as early bird and general participation tickets.
First, early bird tickets will go on sale at 2 PM on June 5, 2026, with a total of 300 tickets prepared. The price is 80,000 KRW, which is a 20% discount from the regular price. Each person is limited to one ticket.
General individual participation tickets will be sold from 2 PM on June 11 to 11:59 PM on June 17, with a total of 2,700 tickets available. The price is 100,000 KRW, and each person can purchase a maximum of two tickets.
Additionally, 500 group tickets are available, and applications can be made via the official website. Group participation is limited to between 10 and 20 people.
Lastly, 500 foreign tourist tickets are provided and operated in cooperation with global OTAs and inbound travel agencies. We hope many people can participate with various ticket options.
Ticketing Methods and Participation Methods
Ticket purchases will be made through the official platform, NOL Interpark.
Riders wishing to participate must make reservations according to the advance sale schedule.
When applying, it is essential to note that both early bird and general tickets are offered in limited quantities. Last year, early bird tickets quickly sold out after sales began, showing high competition.
Particularly, bicycle clubs from the metropolitan and Yeongnam areas have shown great interest, so early sellouts are expected this year as well.
If you want to participate as a group, you must apply separately through the event's official website.
Participant Benefits and Effects on Busan Tourism
All participants will receive a special souvenir.
Main items include a completion medal, official bib number, timing chip, and premium souvenir package.
The Seven Bridges Tour is not just a bicycle competition but has established itself as a representative tourist product that combines Busan's marine tourism and sports.
This tour offers the opportunity to enjoy Busan's beautiful sea and urban scenery while cycling along routes connecting Gwangandaegyo, Busan Port Bridge, Haeundae, Yeongdo, North Port, and South Port.
Especially this year, with the expanded scale of the event, it is expected that cycling enthusiasts from all over the country will show greater interest. If you want to experience the unique opportunity to cycle on Gwangandaegyo, it is advisable to check the ticketing schedule in June.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. When and where will the 2026 Seven Bridges Tour take place?
It will be held on September 20, 2026, in Busan Metropolitan City.
The 2026 Seven Bridges Tour is a bicycle festival symbolizing Busan, which will take place on September 20, 2026, in Busan Metropolitan City. It will be held on a course that includes major marine bridges and roads such as Gwangandaegyo and Busan Port Bridge, with approximately 4,000 participants expected. Hosted by the city of Busan, this event is the only one in the country that allows cycling on marine bridges.
Q. How is the course of the 2026 Seven Bridges Tour structured?
It is a single circular course of 77km that includes Gwangandaegyo and Busan Port Bridge.
The 2026 Seven Bridges Tour starts from Gwangandaegyo, extends to the Airport Road, and returns in a circular pattern for a total of 77km. The course includes four marine bridges, two underpasses, and one tunnel. Riders especially enjoy the scenic views of Busan Port, North Port, and Yeongdo from the ramp section of the Busan Port Bridge.
Q. What are the ticket sale schedules and prices?
Early bird tickets on June 5, general tickets on June 11, with prices ranging from 80,000 to 100,000 KRW.
Tickets for the 2026 Seven Bridges Tour will be divided into early bird and general participation tickets. Early bird tickets will be sold at 2 PM on June 5, 2026, with 300 tickets available at 80,000 KRW (20% discount). General individual tickets will be sold from 2 PM on June 11 to June 17, with 2,700 tickets available at 100,000 KRW, with a maximum of two tickets per person. Group and foreign participation tickets will also be prepared separately.
Q. What is the ticket purchasing method and precautions?
Tickets are purchased through the official platform NOL Interpark, and fast sellouts are expected.
Tickets can be purchased from the official sales site, NOL Interpark. Both early bird and general tickets are limited in quantity, especially early bird tickets often sell out quickly as sales begin. With high competition expected from bicycle clubs in the metropolitan and Yeongnam regions, it's important to make reservations in advance according to the schedule. Those wishing to participate as a group must apply separately through the official website.
Q. What benefits are provided to participants?
Completion medals, official bib numbers, timing chips, and souvenir packages will be given.
All participants will receive completion medals, official bib numbers, timing chips, and more, allowing them to commemorate their completion of the event. Additionally, a premium souvenir package is included to enhance the joy of participation. This not only provides a unique riding experience but also offers special memories and souvenirs.
Q. What is the impact of the Seven Bridges Tour on Busan tourism?
It has established itself as a representative tourist product combining Busan's marine tourism and sports.
The Seven Bridges Tour has grown beyond a bicycle competition to become a representative tourist product that integrates Busan's marine tourism resources and sports. By cycling along beautiful marine routes, participants can enjoy both Busan's seas and urban scenery, which positively affects attracting tourists. The expansion of the event's scale has also generated increased interest from cyclists nationwide, contributing to revitalizing Busan tourism.
