Landmark: KINTEX The second "Best RM Member Competition" and the most legendary episode for many fans. Each member is granted a unique superpower (e.g., time control, sixth sense), leading to an epic and unpredictable final battle. Guests: No Guests

This week is Kwang Soo’s last episode on Running Man. The members get together for a special send-off race, where they must help Kwang Soo work off his amazingly large prison sentence for all the mischief he caused over the past 11 years. Stay tuned to see the tearful goodbyes and what kind of secret missions the members carried out.

This week on "Running Man," the good-looking actors Kim Soo Hyun and Lee Hyun Woo join the cast. They split into three teams for "Sports Day with Handsome Men," and they have numerous missions to complete. Watch this week's episode, and check out all the fun games they play with the citizens of Seoul.

Episode 69 Landmark: Incheon Culture & Arts Center Guests: Choi Min-soo Original Airdate(s): 11/20/2011

Guests: Choi Yeo-jin, Kim Min-seo, Lee Yoo-ri, Seo Woo, Yoo In-young

Cho Hye Lyun and Song Eun I reunite with Seok Jin for a nostalgic race that takes everyone back to 1995. As veteran comedians and variety stars go head-to-head, they must rely on their wit and memories to overcome a series of challenges. With pride and old memories on the line, the competition is filled with laughter and surprises. Who will prove they remember the past the best?

Guest: Baek Ji-young, Fei (Miss A), Hong Jin-young, Kang Seung-hyun, Lee Guk-joo

Episode 68 Landmark: Canal Walk Guests: "Kim Soo-ro," Park Ye-jin Original Airdate(s): 11/13/2011

This week on "Running Man," the members must undergo rigorous training to acquire their powers and become superheroes. They eventually form the Running Man Avengers and begin the race. They are quite shocked as Sung Hoon reveals his power. Moreover, the race becomes intense as Dong Hyun appears as a special guest.

A powerful episode where the members unite to cross the Han River on boats they built themselves from scratch. A testament to their teamwork and perseverance.

BoA, Jung Jae-hyung

Landmark: COEX Aquarium, Seoul

No Guests Landmark: SUNY Korea, Songdo, Incheon

A classic mystery-themed episode where the members become detectives to find the culprit who stole a valuable gold treasure. Orient Cruise Ship Kim Je-dong, Yoon Do-hyun[86]

MIYEON and MINNIE join the members as failed CEOs hoping to stage a comeback and win a life-changing cash prize. By completing a series of assigned schedules, they earn daily wages that can be multiplied tenfold if they win the race. But with water ghosts secretly hiding among them and eliminating players, no one is safe. Who will survive and complete the ultimate comeback?

The first of the major "Idol Olympics" episodes, where the cast competes against a team of all-star K-pop idols in various athletic events. Guests: Eun-hyuk (Super Junior), Ham Eun-jung (T-ara), Jung Yong-hwa (CN Blue), Lee Joon (MBLAQ), Nichkhun (2PM), Si-wan (ZE:A) and Yoon Doo-joon (Beast) Landmark: Hanseong Baekje Museum (Bangi-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul)

Guests: Do-hee (Tiny-G), Si-wan (ZE:A), & Yeo Jin-goo

Landmark: National Museum of Korea, Seoul A historical-themed race where members become scholars in the National Museum of Korea, tasked with finding a lost royal document (Uigwe).

A "school" themed episode pitting the brawny Athletic Club against the strategic Art Club in a series of challenges.

Landmark: SBS Broadcasting Center, Seoul Guests: Jang Dong-min, Lizzy (After School)

Landmark: Seoul Arts Center, Seoul Guests: Max Changmin, U-Know Yunho (both of TVXQ)

The first part features fun games, but the second part is known for one of the most intense and action-packed name-tag elimination battles in the show's history. Guests: Go Chang-suk, Lee Jong-won, Shin Jung-gun, Son Byung-ho and Taeyeon (Girls' Generation)

No guests No teams Place the picture taken with the girl in the photobook

Landmark: SBS Tanhyeon-dong Production Center, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do

Landmark: Seoul Medical Center

No guests Location : Tesco Home plus Academy (Muuido, Jung District, Incheon)

Guest: Choi Min-soo Special Apparence : Park Bo-young

Landmark: Museum Comics Information Center, Bucheon, Gyeonggi-do Guest: Park Bo-young

A multi-part Asian Race beginning with thrilling missions at the Macau Tower and continuing in Vietnam in search of the "Legend of the Golden Dagger." Location: Macau (China) Guest: Han Hye Jin, Lee Dong Wook

This week, BLACKPINK joins the members in Save Us From Probability, a race where their fates are determined by probability. Their goal is to get as little “penalty rice cakes” as possible in order to avoid getting the penalty. Will the BLACKPINK members be able to win the prize or will they get the penalty? Stay tuned to find out!

Landmark: Alpensia Ocean 700 Water Park, Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Guests: Hyun Young

Landmark: Xi Wi City, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Lee Kyung-sil, Song Eun-yi

Landmark: Korea Meteorological Administration, Seoul Guest: Kim Hee-chul (Super Junior)

Landmark: Blue One Resort, Gyeongju, Gyeongsanbuk-do Guests: Choi Min-soo, Yoon So-yi

This week on "Running Man," the members of "Law of the Jungle" are here to decide which cast is stronger. They get to take a member of the opposing team hostage when they win a game. In the final race, Team Law of the Jungle and Team Running Man fight head-to-head for the championship, so don’t miss out!

Landmark: Gyeongju World, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do Guests: Choi Min-soo, Yoon So-yi

Park Ji-sung, IU, Jong Tae-se Location : thailand

Landmark: Goyang Stadium, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Hyoyeon, Jessica Jung, Seohyun, Kim Tae-yeon, Im Yoona, Kwon Yuri (all of Girls' Generation)

Location: Wangsimni Station, Seoul Metropolitan Library, Seoul New City Hall No guest This week on "Running Man," the members become agents of secret societies fighting for national independence in 1938. They must acquire all seven keys to open the treasure chest with gold bars inside. But it turns out to be empty, and they're reborn in 2013 to continue the hunt for the treasure chest.

No guests

Landmark: Lotte Mart, Seoul Guests: Choi Si-won (Super Junior), Kim Min-jong

Park Ji-sung, IU, Jong Tae-se

Landmark: Cheil Worldwide Building, Seoul Guest: Jang Hyuk

The Running Man members enter into an investment contest. They begin with 500 dollars of R money each and enter the stock market of 2011. As they progress toward the year 2020, which is the year that the contest will end, the members with varying degrees of experience in stocks are tempted by all kinds of information. Stay tuned to find out who ends up earning the most R money.

Running Man First Non-Stop Survival Race Location : Seoul Land (Moonwon-dong, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do)

Paradise Hotel Go Ah-ra, Hyo-min (T-ara), Im Soo-hyang[87] Aired 02/05/12

Episode 70 Landmark: KT Building Guests: "Lee Min-ki," "Park Chul-min," Son Ye-jin Original Airdate(s): 11/27/2011

The artist collaboration performances are next! Gummy, Code Kunst, Nucksal, and SORAN take the stage with Running Man members to put the audience in awe. Next, the members shock everyone watching with an unbelievable group dance. And to finish off the fan-meet, they bring tears with Running Man's theme song that encapsulates the nine hard years of working together.

Guests: Lee Joon (MBLAQ) and Gong Hyo Jin

Guest: A-Pink

A winter-themed version of the Idol Olympics with hockey, sledding, and other fun games. Location: Bucheon and Incheon, Gyeonggi province. Guest: Hwang Kwang Hee (ZE:A), Jung Yong Hwa, Lee Jong Hyun (CN Blue), L (Infinite), Lee Joon (MBLAQ), Choi Minho (SHINee), Sulli (f(x)).

Landmark: Busan International Cruise Ship, Gwangan Bridge, Busan

Landmark: Wootdali Culture Village, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Park Ji-yeon (T-ara), Luna (f(x)), Sulli (f(x)), Bae Suzy (Miss A)

Landmark: Metapolis, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do Guest: Park Ye-jin

This week on "Running Man," Jackie Chan, the world-class action star, comes all the way from China to join the cast. They all become treasure hunters who set out to win the gold. They must complete a variety of missions in different teams to earn darts. In the end, the one to throw the dart into the golden zone wins. Location: Kwanghee Fashion Mall (Sindang-dong, Jung District, Seoul) Guest: Jackie Chan, Siwon (Super Junior)

Landmark: Huairou Movie & TV Industry Zone, Beijing, China Guests: Kang Ji-young (Kara), Kim Ju-hyuk, Lee Yeon-hee

Guest: Jung Won Gwan, Kim Tae Hyung, Lee Sang Won (Sobangcha), Goo Hara (Kara), Kang Susie, Kim Wan Sun and Park Nam Jung

Yu Jae-suk & Han Seung-yeon Gary & Krystal Ha-ha & Suzy Kim Jong-kook & HyunA Lee Kwang-su & Park Gyu-ri Ji Suk-jin & Song Ji-hyo Location :Mokdong Wedding Palace (Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul)

Guests: Kim Woo Bin, Lee Hyun Woo

Guests: Kim Woo-bin & Rain

Landmark: Namsangol Hanok Village, Seoul Guest: Nichkhun (2PM)

Landmark: Seoul Design Fair, Seoul Olympic Stadium

This week, the Running Man members are joined by Han Eun Jung, Bora, Pyo Ye Jin, Hwang Chi Yul, and Black Pink’s Jisoo and Jennie. They team up with one another to play various games in order to win prizes and avoid penalties. Their goal is to get two heart cards before everyone else and avoid getting the bomb cards. Who will win prizes, and who will get the penalty?

Guests: Chun Myung-hoon, Danny Ahn (god), Eun Ji-won, Kai (EXO), Moon Hee-joon, Se-hun (EXO), So-you (Sistar), Tae-min (Shinee)

Location: Yongyu Train Depot, Incheon Guest: Lee Si Young and Choo Sung Hoon This week on "Running Man," Sung Hoon and Si Young join the name tag race at four in the morning. All the members are terrified, and they go after each other to take the bounty. Next, they play various games in teams to earn money, which they can use to buy better paper disks in the final competition. Who would be the king of ttakjichigi?

Guests: Moon Geun-young, Max Chang-min and U-Know Yun-ho

Dae-sung, G-Dragon, Seung-ri, Tae-yang, T.O.P (Big Bang)

Episode 75 Landmark: Paris Park Guests: Choi Si-won (Super Junior), Hyorin (Sistar), Minho (Shinee), Sohee (Wonder Girls), Sulli (f(x)) Original Airdate(s): 1/1/2012

Guests: Gong Yoo, & Park Hee-soon

A multi-part Asian Race beginning with thrilling missions at the Macau Tower and continuing in Vietnam in search of the "Legend of the Golden Dagger."

Landmark: Hongkik University area (Hongdae), Seoul Guests: Park Jun-gyu, Uee (After School)

Landmark: Woongjin Think Big Office, Paju, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Kim Kwang-kyu, Tony An

The greatest spy game in Running Man History is about to begin! Guest starring, Lee Da Hae (actress), the Running Man cast have some fun team missions before moving onto a huge venue for the anticipated final stage. Playing a spy game as unpredictable as the guest star, what new levels of difficulty will transpire today?

Landmark: Gungpyeong Village, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Kim Soo-ro, Park Ye-jin

Guests: Ji Jin-hee, Ji Sung, Song Chang-ui, Suzy (miss A) and Yubin (Wonder Girls)

Chun Jung-myung, Park Jin-young

Lanmark: Hangang Park and all over Seoul Guests: Kim Joo-hyuk, Kim Sun-ah, Song Joong-ki

Landmark: Great Wall of China Guests: Kang Ji-young (Kara), Kim Ju-hyuk, Lee Yeon-hee

Celebration of marriage through games and finally win lottery money.

Hwang Kwang Hee and Lee Se Hee join the cast for a race where the members arrive in modern Seoul as either nobles or slaves from the Joseon era. Starting with different fortunes, they must change their status before the race ends. Those who remain as slaves face a penalty, while the nobles compete for a prize. Who will rise through the ranks before time runs out?

Continuing from last week’s episode, everyone gathers to celebrate Seok Jin’s birthday. They get a letter saying that there is gold hidden somewhere in Running Village. Seok Jin gets to choose two members to join his team and the others compete as individual players. The winners get to choose two people who will get the penalty. Stay tuned to see who they are!

Kim Hee-sun

Landmark: Dream Forest, Seoul Guests: Goo Ha-ra (Kara), Noh Sa-yeon

Location: SBS Broadcasting Center (Mok-dong, Yangcheon District, Seoul) Guest: Han Hyo-joo, Jung Woo-sung, Junho (2PM)

Landmark: I'Park Mall, Seoul Guests: Kwon Yuri (Girls' Generation)

Landmark: Gwangmyeong Station, Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do Guest: Kim Je-dong

Landmark: Old Seoul Station Guests: Choiza (Dynamic Duo), Gaeko (Dynamic Duo), Simon Dominic, Tiger JK, Yoon Mi-rae

Landmark: National Museum of Contemporary Art, Gwacheon, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Cha Tae-hyun, Yoon Se-ah

Landmarks: Seoul Museum of History and Gyeonghui Palace, Seoul Guests: Lee Joon, Park Jun-gyu, Victoria Song (f(x))

Lotte Mall Hong Soo-hyun, Lee Beom-soo Aired: 01/22/2012

Guests: Lee Jong-suk, Lee Se-young, & Park Bo-young

Landmark: Seoul Metro Subway Yard, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Guests: Kim Kwang-kyu, Tony An

A special featuring two of South Korea's top Olympic athletes. The games are perfectly suited for the guests, and the episode features a fun twist on the classic name-tag elimination. Guests: Park Tae-hwan and Son Yeon-jae

Hahwa Island IU, Ji Jin-hee, Joo Sang-wook, Kim Sung-soo, Lee Chun-hee Aired: January 15, 2012

Heo Kyeong Hwan joins the cast for this week's This Is the Romance of It race, set in the stunning coastal city of Tongyeong. Over a two-day getaway, the members take on three romantic courses, snapping photos and crafting captions to be judged by public votes on social media. Their mission is to prove their sense of romance while staying within the trip's budget. For every 50 dollars overspent, one member faces a penalty, but truly romantic moments can earn deductions. Can they balance love, laughter, and money in this picture-perfect race?

In this week's episode, the seven empty heads go on a history tour with Star Lecturer Yu Jae Seok to learn about Joseon Dynasty. With a matching team uniform, the members set off to Injeongjeon in Changdeokgung Palace. After exploring each spot, Star Lecturer Yu will give history quizzes, and those who give correct answers will receive benefits. However, one member with the fewest points will get a penalty.

The cast arrives at Ye Eun's stunning new home, ready to celebrate her birthday with carefully chosen gifts. But their offerings must pass the ultimate test from the picky new homeowner, who values her aesthetic above all else. Some friendships might not survive the vibe check.

This week's Miracle Breakfast Morning Race catches the cast by surprise. It's a game of bingo with the dishes they said they wanted to eat, but the only way to cross one out is if a random person says that's the dish they want for breakfast. If they cross out three in a row within the set time limit, they get to go home early. If they fail, they face the penalty. Let's see who has the stomach to take on a massive breakfast feast.

On today's Running Man, under the theme of "Decision to Leave 2024," actor Kang Hoon returns after five months as the cast shares items they want to leave behind from 2024. Haha blames snacks for his weight struggles, Ye Eun jokes about her scale and weight, Jae Seok reminisces about an old belt from the 2000s, and Jong Kook vents about a broken electric bike.

It's May, Family Month, and MIYEON and SOYEON of i-dle join the cast for a playful race packed with secret missions and quick-witted challenges at locations fit for the holidays celebrated in the month. The members and guests who successfully carry out their required actions will get rewarded, while those who fail will face a penalty. Who has the wits and brains to crack the missions and gain the advantage?

Actor Park Shin Yang seeks help from the Running Man detectives when a priceless painting goes missing in his museum. Hidden among 20 artworks is the one authentic piece, cleverly mixed in with forgeries. Armed with clues placed around the venue, the members must search carefully and deduce which painting is the real one. Can they uncover the truth and close the missing painting case?

Hwasa and Young K join the cast for The Art of Betting: The Birth of a Fighter, a high-stakes race testing their variety skills. Members and guests compete in team-based missions with constantly shifting teams, making strategy a key factor. Before each round, they bet on the success of their team. Win and double the stake, lose and forfeit it all. The top three earn prizes, while the bottom three face penalties. Who will come out on top?

MIYEON joins the cast in the stunning historic city of Gyeongju for this week's Splitting Gamblers Race, which was inspired by the region's unique seashell artifacts. Each member selects one shell they believe will be the hardest to break among the many on display. In the final showdown, they'll try to smash each other's shells, while hoping their shells don't break. The last player with their shell intact wins the prize, while the rest earn penalty balls in the draw. Who will outlast the shell-cracking chaos?

Seo Jang Hoon, Shin Gi Ru, and Shindong join the cast for this week's Between Masterpiece and Failure Race. Two rival artist families, the Kims led by Jong Kook and the Yus led by Jae Seok, go head-to-head in a drawing showdown to see who can create the most valuable masterpiece. AI will evaluate each work by assigning a price to determine its worth. The winning family claims prizes, while the losers face the penalty. Which family of artists will reign supreme?

The cast teams up with guests Shin Seung Ho and Jung Soo Jung for this week's War of the Bosses, Ladder of Destiny. Using a giant ghost leg board, they compete to claim the title of the nation's ultimate boss. The final outcomes are hidden, and each mission grants chances to draw lines that shape their fate. Landing on the boss spot means victory, while landing on a dud could lead to a penalty. Who will be the ultimate boss?

Peak season hits the Run and Fun Event Company. Strong performances can earn incentives, but failure may lead to dreaded overtime. Through missions, members earn name stickers to place on either the Achievement Roulette for prizes or the Overtime Roulette for penalties. When both wheels spin, one member wins a prize while another is forced to work overtime. With alliances forming and hidden tasks offering clues, who will come out on top?

The TV Rating Notice Survival Race gets underway to determine a new poster theme for the new year. Each member presents a concept they want to bring to life, but only one will survive a series of elimination missions to win. As alliances form and deception spreads, a tense battle of strategy and survival unfolds. Who will survive to see their vision become reality?

Guests: Fei (Miss A), Kim Sung-ryung, Shoo, Seo Woo, Taecyeon (2PM), Yoo Sun, Yeon Jung-hoon

Haewon from NMIXX and Kim Dong Jun of ZE:A join the cast for this week's A Retreat With Pirate Roulette Race as guests. The one who makes the pirate pop will get to call it a day and go straight home. Those who fail will stay to face a penalty. Furthermore, they will only get to eat if they can pop the pirate with the amount of knives they collect through missions and games. Who will get to eat and go home early?

A festive gathering turns into a psychological battlefield as the members attempt to deduce the intended recipients of anonymous gifts ranging from pure gold to unwanted snow crabs. Seok Jin and Jae Seok face a blindfolded assassin game that threatens to destroy their long-standing alliance and ruin their holiday spirit. Trust is the first casualty of this celebration.

Gong Myoung returns to Running Man after seven years for a high-stakes spending race. The members must keep their card balances as close to zero as possible while navigating tempting missions and chaotic fortune readings. Unexpected love fortunes and competitive mind games quickly throw the cast into confusion. As rivalries heat up, a one-on-one name-tag battle returns with an unexpected new strategy.

To welcome the autumn season, Kim Byoung Cheol, SUNMI, and MIYEON join the cast to form the Acrostic Poem Club for the Collect and Win! Fall Literary Society Race. This time, the competition takes a creative twist inspired by the classic Korean card game Hwatu. Split into four teams, members draw and exchange cards through missions in hopes of collecting the two maple leaf cards, known as jangttaeng, to claim first place. But they must be wary of the November Bright Card, which guarantees the penalty. Who will gather the perfect pair, and who will fall with the leaves?

This week, it's the Boss of the Alley Race! The members are in for a treat only if they are the Alley Boss. They will visit the many famous food alleys in Seoul, and for each alley, they will fight in a game of slap-match to determine the Alley Boss. The Ally Boss will choose what they eat and won't have to pay. They will also pick two members to eat with them. The others will have to cover the costs. At the end of the race, the three members with the least amount of mission funds left will face a penalty.

This week, Kim Ah Young and Jang Dong Yoon join the cast for the "Spend More, Get Lucky: Jackpot Date!" Inspired by the Sangsaeng Consumption Lottery, the cast pairs up for a special spending race where every purchase over a set amount earns them a lottery ticket. Along the way, games and missions allow them to earn extra Running Money, which determines their order of spending on a date. At the end, the three members with the highest totals will win prizes, while three unlucky random players face penalties. Who will strike it rich, and who will pay the price?

Yang Se Hyeong and Jeon So Min join in this week's Finders Keepers, Gold Hungers Race that sends the cast on a high-stakes treasure hunt with real gold on the line. Fifty gold coins worth over a thousand dollars are hidden across the area, waiting to be discovered. Using metal detectors and special tools earned through missions, the members must rely on both luck and strategy to uncover the treasure. Every coin they find is theirs to keep, but with gold fever spreading fast, competition turns fierce. Who will strike it rich, and who will leave empty-handed?

This week's race, Photographers Who Capture Time, challenges the cast, along with solo guest Jonathan Yiombi, to submit their best photos to a special photo biennale, but with a twist. Each of the three photo locations is accessible only at a specific time, and they must arrive exactly on schedule without knowing the actual time. With all clocks covered and phones confiscated, they'll have to rely on instinct, teamwork, and maybe even the sun. Can they capture both time and glory, or will they lose track of both?

To ring in 2026, the Year of the Red Horse, the cast takes on the Follow the Horse, Complete the Bingo Race. Working as one team, they must clear horse-themed missions across a nine-square bingo board before the deadline. Each completed mission earns prize stickers, with bonus rewards for completing bingo lines. All stickers earned get placed onto dice that will decide everyone's fate. Can teamwork and strategy beat bad luck in this all-or-nothing New Year's race?

To celebrate Lunar New Year, Kyu Hyun and Roy Kim join the cast for the festive I'm the Magpie for the Lunar New Year's Day. At the start, only three members are secretly chosen as magpies, while the rest become crows hoping to take their place. Through missions, members earn R coins to spend at a special shop, purchasing exchange, defense, or random draw cards to change their fate. Only the three who finish the race as magpies will receive prizes, while the remaining crows face penalties.

National short track speed skaters Choi Min Jeong, Noh Do Hee, Lee June Seo, Lee Jeong Min, and Shin Dong Min join the cast for the Recharging Your Energy Is About Speed in Spring race. Every mission tests speed, and the faster a team performs, the more rewards and fewer penalty balls they earn. In the end, the team with the fewest penalty balls wins and escapes the penalty. Which team will prove to be the fastest?

Sung Si Kyung and Lee Chang Sub join the cast for the You'd Probably Want a Bite race, where pride gets thrown aside for just one bite. With a strict budget at each restaurant, members must win missions to earn their chance to eat. Winners enjoy a full meal and receive food fighter badges, while losers go hungry and collect penalty badges. The number of badges will determine who wins and who escapes the penalty.

Jong Kook's best friend, Cha Tae Hyun, joins us for this week's Congratulatory Delegation with Kook's Patience race to celebrate Jong Kook's marriage. But for someone who cringes at even a birthday song, today's over-the-top party is pure torture. Through missions, the members will try to remove corny and fussy celebration items, while Jong Kook collects chance cards to his advantage. Every chance card he uses adds another penalty member. Will Jong Kook endure the embarrassment, or will the celebration spiral out of control?

Asa and Ahyeon of BABYMONSTER, along with Joo Hyun Young, join the cast in this week's Creepy Vacation Thriller Race. In this upgraded three-horror-themed getaway course, members must choose to bravely volunteer for each course or leave their fate to chance by drawing a black or gold ball, leading to either prize balls or penalty balls. Tension runs high, but will they muster the courage to step forward, or leave it up to luck in this chilling summer race?

Lee Seung Hyub of N.Flying and actress Park Ji Hu join the cast at a vibrant amusement park in Chuncheon for the Spring Voting Race. Over three intense rounds, members face different voting methods, each offering unique benefits to the winners. But with every vote, the stakes grow, and those who lose must endure penalty missions. As pressure mounts and the final penalty looms, tensions rise, and strategies clash. Who will survive the race without facing the penalty?

This week's race is Running Man's Weekly Keyword! The cast revisits three hot topics that recently made waves on the show, each tied to a special mission requiring teamwork and "intensive research." To finish early and avoid the penalty, every member must cooperate and complete all the keyword-related tasks. Can they tackle the week's trending issues together, or will chaos and curiosity keep them working overtime?

This week's race is Go Straight with Your Answer! Based on the questionnaires the cast fills out earlier, the answers will get randomly pieced together into a complete sentence that will decide today's missions. Ranging from destinations to activities, everything gets determined by chance, and the stakes are high. If they can't complete the mission by 3 p.m., everyone will face a massive team penalty. Will the cast have answers that will lead them to triumph, or send them on a chaotic detour to disaster?

Inspired by the episode airing in the second week of February, the Game of Two kicks off with guests Hong Jin Ho and Mimi, who perfectly personify the number two theme. Every mission revolves around the number two. A win earns prize balls, while losses add penalty balls. At the final draw, names are drawn at random, but only those called twice can claim a prize or suffer the penalty. Who will be the lucky winner?

Keum Sae Rok and Hong Jin Ho join the cast as today's guests in the Unlucky Family is Here Race. Two families of the Unlucky Family gather for one of the biggest national holidays, Chuseok. They battle each other for the unluckiest draws for chances to alter a three-level roulette board that will determine a prize or a penalty. Which family of the Unlucky Family will be unfortunate enough to leave with a gift or lucky enough to be shamed with a penalty?

Kwon Eun Bi and Jonathan Yiombi join as guests in today's The Perfect Code Race. Each Running Man member starts with seed money they get from a random QR code they scan at the start of the race. Eun Bi and Jonathan will have different tasks to earn their money. With that seed money, the members and the guests will scan QR codes in missions to make it grow. In the end, they race with QR codes on their backs with questions they must answer to eliminate the other to earn even more money to determine who faces the penalty.

In this episode, the cast prepares for The Future of Han Na's Day race, where they'll compete according to the rules outlined in Han Na's notebook. What started as a mere guide has transformed into a rigid code, pushing the members to search desperately for it, hoping to tweak the instructions in their favor. As revisions pile up, penalties increase, fueling fiercer competition. Meanwhile, Han Na stands firm, determined to safeguard her notebook at all costs.

This week, the members' willpower gets put to the test. In the Tenacious Dieters to Keep Weight Off Race, they need to beat the scale throughout the day as they take on missions to keep the weight off and maintain their initial weigh-in as a group. If they go over one kilogram, they risk coming in an hour earlier for the shoot. They get four weigh-in chances, and each failure adds an hour to the penalty. Who will keep their appetite in check?

The Card Shark Association returns for the 2026 Return of the Gamblers. Each member starts with 20 caramels, and the one with the most wins and chooses two members for the penalty. Yang Se Chan starts as the chairperson with the ability to reset the game once, but members are hot on his tail to impeach him by pooling caramels. With alliances forming and risky missions with huge payouts, who will outplay the others?

This week, the cast goes on a Drawing Road Trip, where Jae Seok's drawings determine their fate. With only five seconds to draw, Jae Seok's drawings must be good enough for random people to guess the location correctly to move on to the next spot. They must reach a total of three destinations by 4pm. If they don't complete the mission on time, they will go on the terrifying Gyro Swing ride as a team penalty before they go home. Will they make it?

This week, the cast hosts the Empty Head Avengers Competition to find out who's the smartest and the most clueless among Song Ji Hyo, Yang Se Chan, Choi Daniel, and Ji Ye Eun. Meanwhile, the remaining four Brainiacs will place bets using special summer-themed betting money. It's a fierce contest within teams, where every point counts. Only the top scorers will boost their odds of escaping the final penalty. How will the Empty Heads rank?

Running Man marks its 15th anniversary with a special guest appearance by SUPER JUNIOR, who are also celebrating 20 years! In this week's You Could Win Gold Today race, everything revolves around collecting R coins. The more they earn, the higher their chances of winning Running Man's ultimate prize, gold. But with fewer coins, the risk of facing a harsh penalty rises. What outrageous games await in this chaotic and unforgettable anniversary celebration?

This week's race puts the spotlight on the newest members raised by Running Man in the Problematic New Members Race. Choi Daniel, Kang Hoon, and Ji Ye Eun are problematic member candidates, each known for their own chaotic traits. After missions that affect voting power, all members must vote for whom they think is the most problematic. The top vote-getter faces a penalty, but with a twist. New members can gamble on a reflection ticket to flip the outcome and punish their voters instead. Who will be labeled the most problematic, and who will outplay the vote?

Kim Hye Yoon and Lomon join as guests in The Starting from Today, I'm a Nine-Tailed Fox Race. In Gwangjin-gu, once known as Fox Valley, they take on the challenge of becoming nine-tailed foxes. Each member starts with a different number of tails, or none, and must carefully collect exactly nine to win a prize and dodge the penalty. But there's a twist. Collecting more than nine tails resets to zero. With no advantage to starting ahead and no room for error, strategy and restraint are key. Who will successfully become a nine-tailed fox, and who will end the day with a penalty?

To celebrate Seok Jin's 60th birthday, Running Man throws the Great Gatsby Ji party, complete with special Big Nose Coins. The more coins members earn, the greater their advantage in the race. But chaos strikes when Seok Jin's coins vanish in a sudden heist. Now, the members must search for hidden clues or spend their coins wisely to track down the thief. The first to recover the stolen fortune wins it all and escapes the penalty. Who stole the coins?

Find the two spies who have infiltrated Gyeongseong's business elite! Musical legends Yu Jun Sang, Shin Sung Rok, and Park Eun Tae of Swing Days: Code Name A, join the race. With teams shifting throughout the race, confusion and suspicion run high. In this tense battle of deception, strategy, and chaos, will the spies stay hidden, or will the others uncover their existence?

Will I Get a Present for Christmas? In this week's episode, Kim Dong Hyun and TOMORROW X TOGETHER are here for the Christmas Eve Race with Running Man. To get as many presents as possible on Christmas, the members of TOMORROW X TOGETHER are fast asleep in a bedroom. Meanwhile, Dong Hyun and the mischievous members of Running Man have to wake the boys up within ten minutes. Will they be able to get a present for Christmas? Stay tuned!

Kim Ah Young is back to stir up the hearts of Se Chan and Daniel in this summer-themed race all about Korea's first that started in Incheon. Each of the three levels of cards, gold, silver, and bronze, will have five cards, which only contain one, two, and three factual real cards, respectively, that will determine the prize level they can win. Three teams will race to find the real cards to win the prize, while those who get it wrong will face the penalty.

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Apink joins the cast this week to show off their golden friendship in the Gold Bag Chaser, Gold Me More Race. Divided into three teams, they must choose from identical briefcases, only one of which contains real gold. While stealing or swapping bags is allowed, teams will also earn hints through missions, making trust and deception key. When the Judgment Stand opens, each team can place only one bag, and only the team with the gold walks away with the prize. The rest will all face the penalty. Who will secure the gold, and who will be left empty-handed?

Jeon So Min and Kim Kyung Nam return for a Running Man-style battle of investment and strategy. The members must choose between risky all-in bets and cautious diversification as they compete to maximize their profits. With their fortunes tied to the success of a single season, every decision carries major consequences. In this race for profit, who will emerge as the smartest investor, and who will face the penalty?

The cast of "Run to the West" joins Running Man for a special race titled A World Where Only the Average Survives. In this unconventional competition, excelling or failing is equally dangerous. Only those who land squarely in the middle can win. Members get split into two balanced teams, and each mission will test their ability to stay perfectly average. The third-place finisher on each team claims the prize, while everyone else risks facing the penalty. Can they resist their competitive instincts and master the art of mediocrity?

Chungha and Jeon So Mi join the cast for the spring-themed Flower Path for Different Colors race, where fate is decided by color. Members must avoid matching their outfit colors with those randomly drawn on the boards or face disadvantages. With jackpots and shifting odds, the top three win prizes while the three lowest face penalties.

Ahn Jae Hyeon and Kang So Ra join the cast for a race that forces the members to choose between a safe reward and a risky shot at something bigger. Their tiger moth instincts are pushed to the limit as greed, doubt, and psychological battles take over. Every choice could bring instant success or crushing regret. In this unpredictable race, who will trust the safe bet and who will risk it all?

This is the Romance of It continues in Tongyeong as the cast prepares a tuna dinner, but a wave of overly ambitious dishes leaves everyone wondering if they will finish in time. Afterwards, missions decide their sleeping arrangements, ranging from a luxury single room to a cramped four-person room. By morning, the members face one final opportunity to avoid the penalty, but only the earliest risers get a shot to compete. Who will wake up in time to secure their spot at the top?

A major showdown unfolds in Sangam-dong as Seok Jin and Se Chan face off in a one-on-one name tag elimination battle. Actress Lee Ju Bin joins the race inspired by her legendary ID photo, as the members hunt for clues to complete the ultimate comedy-style ID picture. Forced into outrageous disguises, they must prove their variety instincts while avoiding a brutal overtime penalty.

This week, Running Man races in Singapore! It's the Do You Want to Win in Singapore? race, and there is a luxurious prize on the line. Guests Shin Ye Eun and Hong Jin Ho join the race to lead a team of their own. While picking random cards and keeping their greed at bay, they get to enjoy the best Singapore has to offer. Which team will get the extravagant prize in Singapore?

To serve the penalty from last week's race, the members adopted a pantsless theme, wearing outfits with extremely short bottoms. Dressed in these distinctive attires, they participate in a poster shoot for the show, playfully admonishing Jae Seok for his lackluster bottom. Following this, they embark on a mission to navigate a 50km course, pausing at renowned spring food destinations along the route. Stay tuned to discover if they succeed in completing the rating notice shoot.

Kim Dong Jun joins the cast again, along with RAMI and RORA from BABYMONSTER, in this week's Presumptuous Election for Class President Race. Dressed in their high school uniforms, the cast and guests elect a class president, following a specific theme, who then will have the power to designate teams to fight for badges. At the end of the race, the one with the fewest badges and two randomly picked people will face the penalty.

Nam Woo Hyun, Kim Ha Neul, and Lee Jun Young join the cast for this week's Roulette Battle of Weak Loyalty Race, where unexpected alliances take center stage. A large roulette wheel with 60 empty slots will slowly fill through missions and games with their names. They will spin the roulette wheel at the end to determine which three members will get the prize or the penalty. However, if it lands on an empty slot, all members suffer the penalty. Who will walk away with the reward, and who will fall victim to the roulette of fate?

Ahn Eun Jin and Kim Mu Jun, the stars of "Dynamite Kiss," join the cast for this week's explosive Dynamite Abandonment Race. It's an individual competition where every member starts with 20 penalty balls that can increase or decrease depending on what they choose to give up during the race. The prizes are plentiful, and greed will determine how they do throughout the race. With a chance at winning worthy prizes, the members and the guests give it their all to escape the penalty and go home bearing armfuls of gifts.

Guests: Jo Min-su, Moon So-ri, & Uhm Jung-hwa

Landmark: Alpensia Ski Resort, Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do Guests: Shim Hyung-rae

It's been many years since the members started behaving shamelessly on Running Man, but this time, they've gone a little too far. Among the beautiful scholars, there is one who doesn't fit the group. Games are played and hints are traded, all to find the one who doesn't belong. Unless they single out the outcast, it will only be a matter of time before they get the penalties themselves. Stay tuned!

The members are excited to visit longstanding restaurants that have been operating for generations, yet they are unaware of the extent of their culinary journey. Beginning with a 92-year-old ox-tail soup place, they embark on a gastronomic exploration of historic restaurants, each with a minimum of 30 years of heritage. Thus, the feast commences.

Guests: Jung-in, Kim Kyung-ho, Kim Yeon-woo, Bobby Kim, Narsha (Brown Eyed Girls), Leeteuk (Super Junior), Kyuhyun (Super Junior), Hong Jin-young

In Seongsu-dong, members have the opportunity to experience three exciting courses, all by rolling dice to cover the costs. Each member receives six dice. Following each course, members roll their dice in private. They deduct ten dollars for each point rolled from the total cost of the course. If there's still an outstanding balance, it converts into debt. The number of members penalized depends on the amount of debt incurred. Those penalized will have to sport a pantsless look for next week's shoot. Stay tuned!

Guests: AOA, 2PM, CN Blue, SBS, JYP Entertainment, FNC Entertainment, SK Knights Basketball

For this week, the Running Man members are called by the staff one by one as soon as the shooting begins. They are told to pick a member to whom they will give half of their Running Money. Since having the most money puts them at an advantage, all the members start playing mind games all of a sudden. Meanwhile, Kim Roi Ha, Kwak Si Yang, and Seo Hyo Rim join them as the best villains and villainess.

The final race of the year turns Running Man's 2025 prizes into a tax nightmare, transforming past winnings into collectible badges. In the Year-End Tax Settlement by Getting Rid of Prizes race, members must shed as many badges as possible through missions and strategy. The one left with the most badges faces a penalty, while the rest risk penalty balls based on what remains. Who will successfully offload their winnings, and who will pay the price?

In this episode, Eun Bi makes a bold return to the show despite being banned by the members. She joins the rest of the cast as they head toward Ganghwa Island. The members playfully rib Eun Bi for her audacity in coming back, especially after her history of tricking Jong Kook. Surprisingly, the more they tease her, the more shameless she becomes. Eventually, she even considers filling an empty spot on the show. With Eun Bi seeming to fit in better than some of the original members, the quizzes carry on.

Guests: Park Bo-gum, Seo-hyun (Girls' Generation), Seolhyun (AOA), Yoo Yeon-seok

The cast sets off on the 2025 Day Goblin's Tour, but this vacation is all about winning R coins! Starting with seed money, members choose from a variety of themed travel rooms, each with its own entrance fee and challenges. Inside, they'll take on games and missions, risking their coins for the chance to earn more. In the end, they'll use their winnings to buy a souvenir, while those who can't afford one will face the penalty. Who will spend smart and who will go broke?

In the scenic city of Yeoju, the cast celebrates Running Man's 800th episode with the Infinite Accumulation With Destiny Race. Every mission forces members to choose between two paths, the Fortunate Course or the Unfortunate Course. Choosing the Fortunate Course adds to a special donation fund, while the Unfortunate Course brings penalty balls. Two members will get picked for punishment. Will they choose Up or Down?

With Jae Seok and Jong Kook leading their respective teams, the two sides engage in a competitive futsal match. Because of the limited number of members, both teams are allowed to recruit players externally. Jae Seok's team reaches out to Oh Ha Young from Apink, who initially responds to Haha's call with caution. On the other hand, Jong Kook identifies Kang Hoon as a potential asset for his team and reaches out to him. An intense futsal showdown commences.

The long-standing turf war between the Locust Gang and the Tiger Gang is finally ending. Son Ho Jun and Yoo Seong Ho join the cast as special guests in this week's explosive race of Territorial Expansion of Killers. Multiple battlegrounds await, with the victorious gang claiming the spoils of each turf. Meanwhile, the losers must endure harsh penalties. Who will conquer and who will fall?

Landmark: Lotte World, Seoul Guests: Lee Hong-ki (FT Island), Kim Soo-ro, Shin Bong-sun

Kim Min Seok, Yoo Hee Kwan, and Chae Won Been join the cast for the Gold Stealer: Break Into the Safe race. As the guests and members try to outwit one another in a game full of traps, betrayals, and hidden schemes, unexpected love lines and shocking confessions throw everyone into chaos. From nostalgic tray-smashing missions to bizarre smell-based games, the race quickly spirals into confusion and laughter. In the end, only one team can crack open the safe and claim the real gold.

Guest: Baek Sung-hyun, Cha Yu-ram, Fabien, Heo Kyung-hwan, Ji Sung, Ju Ji-hoon, Sam Otswiri, Son Na-eun (A Pink), Yoon Bo-mi (A Pink)

It’s been 11 years since the first episode of Running Man, and the penalty continues to threaten the members. In today’s episode, the members are divided into three groups and will compete for one of the seven roles in a family photo. Knowing that some roles might be tedious and humiliating, members do not hesitate to deceive one another. Even Ji Hyo, who’s been honest and straightforward, decides to act for her own good this time. Stay tuned!