Around 650 foreign runners took part in the annual North ##orama marathon . runners were banned from taking part and under constant watch . But runners praised jovial athletes and even high - fived supporters . 10 km marathon was sponsored by American cable installation # Charles ##on .
Around 650 foreign runners took part in the annual North Korea marathon . Entrants were banned from taking photographs and under constant watch . But runners praised jovial atmosphere and even high-fived supporters . 10km event was won by American cable installation guy Charles Kobold .