'KBO All-Star Game' Summer Race, 2026 Season: Adult Fans Run the Track! Participant Recruitment Begins Today (16th) for Six Days

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The 'Shinhan Super SOL Summer Race,' the flagship program of the All-Star Game to be held on July 11 at Jamsil Baseball Stadium, will from this season feature adult fans running alongside players on the field.

The KBO announced on the 16th, "To commemorate the final Summer Race at Jamsil Baseball Stadium, we are launching participant recruitment to offer fans unforgettable memories."

According to the KBO, this year's 'Shinhan Super SOL Summer Race' has undergone major changes in participant eligibility and game format. While participants were previously centered on child fans, the eligibility has been changed to adult fans this year, providing participation opportunities to a wider range of baseball fans.

In this tournament, each team consists of two All-Star players from each club, two adult male and female participants selected through a prior public recruitment, and a club mascot. The competition is a relay format where teams pass through a total of six obstacle courses: cycling, rolling a ball, ottopoki hurdles, precarious spoon balancing, jumping ball baton, and flag pulling. As before, the tournament will be conducted in a knockout format.

The bracket and advancement system have also been reorganized. This year, LG and Doosan, the two teams that use Jamsil Baseball Stadium as their home, are granted a bye. Additionally, among the four teams participating in the quarterfinals, the top two teams will be granted qualification for the semifinals, expanding participation opportunities so that more teams can compete in the later rounds.

The Summer Race, which began in 2019, has established itself as a core event of the All-Star Game where players and fans unite. Past winning teams include Lee Jung-hoo and Sands (Kiwoom) in 2019, Seo Jin-yong and Park Sung-han (SSG) in 2022, Kim Min-seok and Kim Won-jung (Lotte) in 2023, Jeong Bo-geun and Hwang Sung-bin (Lotte) and Park Ji-hwan and Moon Seung-won (SSG) in 2024, and Lee Ho-seong and Bae Chan-seung (Samsung) in 2025, the previous year.

This year's Summer Race fan recruitment will take place over six days from June 16 to June 21 via the KBO All-Star Game website. Any adult baseball fan may apply. Participants must form a team of two, submit their motivation for participation, stories related to their supported club, and a verification photo.

The final selection results will be announced individually on the 24th along with details on participation methods. The 10 selected club fans will receive tickets to the '2026 Shinhan SOL KBO All-Star Game' and commemorative merchandise, while the winning team will be awarded a separate prize money.

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