[Edaily Reporter An Yu-ri ] The “Brave Cookie RUN in Seoul” running event, which was scheduled to take place in the Gwangjin-gu area of Seoul on the 25th, was abruptly canceled with just 10 days to go. This is believed to be a result of the fatal accident that occurred during a marathon in downtown Seoul on the 13th.

The organizing committee for “Brave Cookie RUN in Seoul” announced in a notice on the afternoon of the 15th that the event, scheduled for the 25th, has been canceled.

The organizing committee explained, “Concerns are growing regarding event safety and operational conditions in the city center, including the recent tragic accident that occurred at a running event,” adding, “After comprehensive consideration of consultations with relevant agencies regarding event operations and all relevant conditions, we have regrettably decided to cancel the event.”

This event was the first running competition to utilize the “Cookie Run” game IP (intellectual property) from Devsisters corporation(194480)and was planned as part of a comprehensive offline festival program featuring the Cookie Run IP.

Excluding the marathon, the other programs of the “Cookie Run Grand Festival” will proceed as scheduled on the 24th and 25th at Seoul Children’s Grand Park. The event will feature the finals of the “Cookie Run: Ovenbreak World Championship 2026,” as well as exhibitions, various hands-on activities, and an AR tour.

The entry fee will be fully refunded to all registered participants. This includes those who applied during the extended registration period.

The organizing committee is preparing a “Virtual Run” where participants can run individually as an alternative to the in-person event. Specific details regarding the format and schedule will be announced separately at a later date.

The organizing committee stated, “We sincerely apologize to everyone who trusted and waited for this event,” adding, “Out of respect for those who were looking forward to Cookie Run’s first running event, we are preparing a ‘Virtual Run’ as an alternative so that participants can enjoy the experience in a different way. Details regarding the format and schedule will be announced at a later date.”