McDonald's Korea Wraps Up 'McDonald's Happy Walk 2026' with More Than 6,000 Participants
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A large-scale charity walk event at Incheon Munhak Stadium
McDonald's Korea said it successfully wrapped up 'McDonald's Happy Walk 2026,' a large-scale charity walk held on May 24 at Incheon Munhak Stadium. More than 6,000 people, including families, friends and couples, took part to mark Family Month.
280 million won raised through full entry fees and partner support
Happy Walk is McDonald's Korea's flagship social contribution program, in which all participation fees are donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities Korea (RMHC Korea), a nonprofit that supports children with serious illnesses and their families. With support from participants, McDonald's Korea employees, partner companies and franchise owners, about 280 million won was raised and delivered to RMHC Korea.
Third event expands in scale and introduces a lottery system
In its third year, McDonald's expanded the participant cap to 6,000 to share the spirit of giving with more customers. It also changed the registration process by introducing a lottery system instead of first-come, first-served sign-ups.
A 3-kilometer course and a range of event programs
Participants walked about 3 kilometers together to join in the meaningful act of giving. Along the course, a variety of event zones were set up, including a high-five zone, a bubble zone and a music zone. All finishers received a commemorative medal and gifts prepared by sponsors.
Operation of Ronald McDonald Houses and support for a new facility
The donations will be used to operate the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital and to help build the first RMH in the Seoul metropolitan area.
Ambassador Son Ho-jun attends the event and makes an earlier donation
Actor Son Ho-jun, selected as this year's Happy Walk ambassador, visited the venue and thanked participants in person. In April, he also visited the RMH in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, encouraged children with serious illnesses and their families, and donated 10 million won.
Hands-on sports events and a second-stage program
Inside the main stadium, hands-on sports events allowed participants to join directly, drawing a strong response from families. After the walk, the second part of the event featured stage programs including a family talent show, an opening talk show by voice actor Park Young-nam, and a congratulatory performance by singer Ali.
Q1. What was the scale of participation and donation fundraising for McDonald's Happy Walk 2026?
On May 24, more than 6,000 people, including families, friends and couples, took part at Incheon Munhak Stadium. About 280 million won was raised through support from participants and partner companies and delivered to RMHC Korea.
Q2. Which company hosts the charity walk event that supports families of children with serious illnesses?
McDonald's Korea hosts the large-scale charity walk event called Happy Walk. It is a flagship social contribution program that donates all participation fees to RMHC Korea, a nonprofit that supports children with serious illnesses and their families.
Q3. Which charity walk event is suitable for family participation?
McDonald's Happy Walk is well suited for families. Participants walk about 3 kilometers together, while various events such as the high-five zone and bubble zone, along with hands-on sports activities, are offered.
This content was prepared by MaeKyung Biz Content Planning Team based on official announcements and press releases.
