It's not the most famous of marathons in the world, but its certainly one of the most unique - the Pyongyang Marathon in North Korea.

The race has been held annually since 1981 and during that time, it's only been won by foreigners a handful of times.

Beginning at Kim Il Sung Stadium and weaving its way along the Taedong River, the course takes participants past some of the city's most stunning landmarks.

This year, I made the trip from New York to do something not many people have - to run North Korea.