S1·E511 10th Anniversary Live Broadcast: Provocation by Running Man Thief

Episode recap

The tenth anniversary episode of Running Man is presented as a live‑broadcast special titled “Provocation by Running Man Thief.” In this installment the regular cast members are placed in a mystery‑race format rather than the usual series of games and missions. The central premise of the episode is a theft: two unidentified thieves have taken a set of gold bars belonging to the program’s fictional CEO, referred to as “Big Nose.” The members’ objective is to locate the two thieves and recover the stolen gold.

The structure of the broadcast is interactive. While the cast pursues clues and follows the race’s progression, viewers at home are invited to take part in solving the mystery in real time. The audience’s contributions are incorporated into the live feed, creating a shared investigative experience between the on‑screen participants and the remote audience. As the race unfolds, the production team provides updates and prompts that guide both the members and the viewers toward potential leads.

When the investigation reaches its conclusion, the results are announced through the same live broadcast. This final segment allows the cast to communicate directly with the audience, confirming whether the thieves have been identified and the gold bars recovered. The episode’s format emphasizes real‑time collaboration, blending the variety‑show elements typical of Running Man with a participatory mystery that celebrates the program’s decade of airing.

Overall, the special episode combines the series’ competitive spirit with a novel, viewer‑driven detective narrative, marking the tenth anniversary with a format that foregrounds audience interaction and a live resolution to the theft of CEO Big Nose’s gold bars.