SNACK three-line summary
- SK Telecom was a main sponsor of Pokemon Run 2026 in Seoul on May 5, 2026.
- The SKT x Galaxy booth used a Pokemon Run Training Center concept with Galaxy Watch running records.
- The event is already over, so rewards and quantities should be read as a post-event record.
Snackgirls editor note
- Nea — Because the event has ended, the safe wording is to describe what was offered without expanding prize availability beyond the cited reports.
- Red — This is a clear mix of running, Pokemon fandom, and Galaxy Watch product experience. The marketing route is easy to see.
- Kirari🌟 — The completion poster and Pokemon Run cooling towel are the saved-photo points. They are easier to share than raw running numbers.
Held on May 5
SK Telecom participated as a main sponsor in Pokemon Run 2026 in Seoul, held at Ttukseom Hangang Park on May 5, 2026, and operated a joint booth with Samsung Electronics. The event tied into Children’s Day and Pokemon’s 30th anniversary. This article is a post-event summary of what the booth offered rather than a visit guide.
Training Center booth
The joint SK Telecom and Samsung Electronics booth used the concept of a Pokemon Run Training Center. Participants could borrow a Galaxy Watch while running and check heart rate, pace, calories, and other workout records during the course. For Pokemon fans it added event fun, and for runners it served as a hands-on smartwatch fitness demo.
Completion Pokédex-style experience
After finishing the run, participants could take an instant photo and create a Pokemon-themed poster called their own Pokemon Run completion Pokédex. The focus was less on competition and more on turning the completion experience into a keepsake.
Goods and prizes
| Category | Content | Check point |
|---|---|---|
| Workout experience | Borrow a Galaxy Watch and measure running data | Heart rate, pace, calories |
| Completion experience | Instant photo and completion Pokédex-style poster | Pokemon-themed poster format |
| Visitor goods | Pokemon Run cooling towel | First 2,000 booth visitors in the cited report |
| Prize event | T Direct Shop voucher, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Watch8, handheld fan, and more | Exact quantities should be treated as site-based conditions |
Game Sunakku editorial note
This was closer to field marketing that combined running, Pokemon, and Galaxy device experience than to a game event by itself. The Galaxy Watch rental route was clear, while the most shareable point was the completion output. Because goods and prizes had quantity limits, the post-event wording should not imply ongoing availability.
Who it suited
The event fit Pokemon fans, beginner runners, and users curious about Galaxy Watch fitness functions. It was especially suited to people who wanted atmosphere, photo content, and goods along with a run. Those expecting a serious race focused only on record improvement may have felt the IP booth experience was the larger part.
What to verify next time
The official Pokemon Run page had separate areas for event details, maps, participation kits, course information, programs, and FAQ. For future events of this kind, participants should also check SK Telecom or T Direct Shop notices, battery needs, rental flow, booth lines, and first-come goods conditions.
Sources and check date · Based on the original Game Sunakku article. Checked: June 6, 2026
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