Jeju Horse Festival

The 21st Jeju Horse Festival will be held from October 24 to 25, 2026, at LetsRun Park Jeju, 2144 Pyeonghwa-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, and admission to the festival is free. Whether advance reservations are required was not confirmed in the public information for 2026. Unlike the 2025 materials, which focus on scenes of horse races, the 2026 festival plans to operate 37 programs divided among four themed spaces. According to Jeju tourism information, operating hours are 09:30–20:00.

The 21st Jeju Horse Festival divides 37 programs among four spaces

The 2026 plan consists of four themed spaces: the Jeju Horse Heritage Lounge, Malteuri Studio, Reckless Play Park, and Jerajin Picnic Market. The 37 programs are divided into eight exhibitions, 12 industry and art programs, nine play and hands-on experiences, five market and relaxation programs, and three affiliated programs.

Official photo materials from 2025 include horses and horse-racing scenes, while the 2026 program list ranges from exhibitions, docents, and documentaries to an artificial-intelligence photo studio and a stamp rally. A key distinction from the previous materials is that this year's festival is centered not on watching a single race but on moving among four spaces.

Free parking is a key benefit at 2144 Pyeonghwa-ro, LetsRun Park Jeju

The venue is LetsRun Park Jeju, 2144 Pyeonghwa-ro, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Parking is listed as free in the Korea Racing Authority's event information, but public materials do not provide information about public transportation routes or temporary shuttle services.

Official tourism registration lists operating hours as 10:00–18:00 daily, while Jeju tourism information states 09:30–20:00. Since the final departure time and travel duration have not been published, visitors should not plan a same-day trip relying solely on public transportation. It is safest to confirm operating hours by calling 1566-3333 before departure.

Follow the four spaces from the Kim Man-il exhibition to pony feeding

At the Jeju Horse Heritage Lounge, visitors can see the Kim Man-il exhibition, a storytelling docent program, and screenings of Jeju horse documentaries. Trying on Malteuri clothing, exploring the Mahonbi monument, feeding ponies, experiencing Jeju horse riding, and coloring horse picture templates are also included in this space's program list.

Malteuri Studio includes a Malteuri introduction area, a clothing workshop, a tool workshop, and a playground. A Malteuri appointment ceremony and a horseshoeing demonstration are also planned. The riding simulator, Korea Racing Authority artificial-intelligence achievements gallery, Jeju Horse artificial-intelligence photo studio, and four-cut memory photo booth can be included even in an itinerary that does not involve riding a horse.

Reckless Play Park will feature the “Horse Dance Plaza,” a Jeju horse drawing contest for children, the Jeju Famous Horse Yut Nori and Neoktungbaegi competitions, a horse-racing board game, a pony cycling race, a family horse-rein relay marathon, the LetsRun Cheerful Sports Day, horse-themed tag, and the Reckless Hero Academy. Jerajin Picnic Market includes fringe picnic performances, a LetsRun food tour, a LetsRun romantic winery, and local Jeju vendor booths.

The race and concert take place on different dates, October 24 and 25, 2026

The Korea Racing Authority's information lists the Reckless Trail Run for October 24, while Jeju tourism information lists the Reckless Hero Run on the same date. The Reckless Hero Run is scheduled for October 24, and the Reckless Concert is scheduled for October 25.

The feature race event and Malteuri Odyssey stamp rally are also included among the affiliated programs, but detailed times have not been published. Information about English-language guidance or interpretation, as well as wheelchair and stroller accessibility, is also unavailable. Travelers who require English explanations or mobility assistance should confirm details at 1566-3333 before finalizing their itinerary.

Information about operation, cancellation, or refund policies in case of rain was also not found in the public materials. Visitors seeking only quiet exhibition viewing should first review the program, which includes the “Horse Dance Plaza,” relay, sports day, and concert. Before visiting, the final preparation is to confirm operating hours and weather-related arrangements by phone.

• Where should I go to learn about Kim Man-il and the history of Jeju horses? — At the Jeju Horse Heritage Lounge, you can see the Kim Man-il exhibition, attend a storytelling docent program, and watch a Jeju horse documentary.
• Which activities let visitors get close to horses? — Pony feeding and a Jeju horse-riding experience are available at the Heritage Lounge, and trying on Malteuri clothing is also planned.
• How do the key schedules differ between October 24 and 25? — The Reckless Trail Run or Reckless Hero Run is listed for the 24th, while the Reckless Concert is listed for the 25th.
• The festival is free, so why is a general LetsRun Park admission fee of 2,000 won shown? — Admission to the 2026 Jeju Horse Festival is free. The 2,000 won fee listed for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Korea Racing Authority information refers to general admission to LetsRun Park and should be distinguished from the festival admission.