The 2026 Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum will offer qualification slots for The Championship in each age group category.
Age Group Athlete (동호인)
- One slot for each of the TOP Six (6) finishers in each male and female age group at the 2026 Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum.
- Slots will roll down in each category up to TOP 12.
- Qualifiers will have four (4) weeks to confirm their spot after the qualifying race.
- Qualifiers will receive their slot by e-mail after the race.
Professional Athlete (프로선수)
- One slot for each of the TOP eight (6) male professional finishers at the 2026 Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum.
- One slot for each of the TOP eight (6) female professional finishers at the 2026 Challenge Gunsan-Saemangeum.
- Slots will not roll down.