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Japan Marathons

Japan's marathon calendar combines enormous city events with deeply rooted regional races, precise race-day operations, and seasons that range from northern summer running to cool winter goals. Entry rules and travel logistics matter as much as course profile for many international runners.

Showing all 38 races in this collection. Updated November 2026.

Notable race guides: Tokyo Marathon, Osaka Marathon, Kyoto Marathon, and Nagoya Women's Marathon.

  1. Fukuoka MarathonSunday, November 8, 2026Fukuoka, JapanBQFukuoka Marathon moves from central Tenjin toward coastal Itoshima, combining a heavily subscribed lottery field, certified roads, and a firm 6:45 limit.Results
  2. Okayama MarathonSunday, November 8, 2026Okayama City, JapanOkayama Marathon brings 15,000 runners to a certified city course with river views, broad community support, Japanese race precision, and a stadium finish.Results
  3. Kobe MarathonSunday, November 15, 2026Kobe, JapanBQKobe Marathon gives runners a major Japanese city race with harbor scenery, deep local support, and a polished November marathon weekend setup.Results
  4. Fukuchiyama MarathonSunday, November 22, 2026Fukuchiyama, JapanA 10 a.m. start beside the Yura River: the Fukuchiyama Marathon heads out to the Oe district and back through autumn color, with a six-hour limit.
  5. Tsukuba MarathonSunday, November 22, 2026Tsukuba, JapanRunning since 1981 in Japan's science city, the Tsukuba Marathon caps its field at 11,000 on a JAAF-certified course from iias Tsukuba to City Hall.
  6. Fukuoka International MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Fukuoka, JapanBQFukuoka's historic 42.195K is a qualified men's race with a roughly 500-runner field, strict intermediate cutoffs, and separate elite starts.
  7. Hōfu Yomiuri MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Hōfu, JapanBQHōfu Yomiuri Marathon is a performance-focused Japanese road race with a deep field, strict standards, and a fast tour of Hōfu's city streets.Results
  8. Matsue Castle MarathonSunday, December 6, 2026Matsue, JapanMatsue Castle Marathon explores Shimane's lake city on a certified 42.195K route, combining castle-town streets, Lake Shinji views, and winter racing.Results
  9. Mt. Fuji International MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Fujikawaguchiko, JapanCircle Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Sai beneath Mount Fuji on a certified 42.195-kilometer course that pairs calm lakesides with one major climb.
  10. Nara MarathonSunday, December 13, 2026Nara, JapanNara Marathon runs from Konoike Park to Tenri and back, combining temples, city roads, rural stretches, and substantial mid-race climbing in winter.
  11. Ibusuki Nanohana MarathonSunday, January 10, 2027Ibusuki, JapanIbusuki Nanohana Marathon welcomes thousands to southern Kagoshima for a hilly winter loop marked by yellow rapeseed flowers and generous local support.Results
  12. Beppu-Ōita Mainichi MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Beppu and Ōita, JapanBQBeppu-Ōita is a fast, elite-leaning Japanese road race, with strict qualifying standards, a coastal point-to-point feel, and decades of history.Results
  13. Ehime MarathonSunday, February 7, 2027Matsuyama, JapanEhime Marathon takes a large field from central Matsuyama toward the Seto Inland Sea and back, mixing certified roads with energetic local support.
  14. Saitama MarathonSunday, February 14, 2027Saitama, JapanRace a 42.195-kilometer urban marathon through Saitama on a large, spectator-friendly city course with a generous seven-hour finishing window.
  15. Kitakyushu MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Kitakyushu, JapanKitakyushu Marathon crosses a major industrial port city from City Hall to the waterfront, using a certified course with bridges and broad coastal roads.
  16. Kochi Ryoma MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Kochi, JapanKochi Ryoma Marathon links central Kochi with the Pacific coast, crossing Urado Bridge before a long riverside return to GIKEN Stadium in winter.
  17. Kumamoto Castle MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Kumamoto, JapanRun 42.195 kilometers through Kumamoto on a large city road course that builds toward a memorable finish beside the historic Kumamoto Castle.
  18. Kyoto MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Kyoto, JapanKyoto Marathon links the ancient capital's temples, hills, riverbanks, and neighborhoods on a certified winter course ending near Heian-jingu Shrine.
  19. Okinawa MarathonSunday, February 21, 2027Okinawa City, JapanOkinawa Marathon is a hilly island-city race through central Okinawa communities, known for enthusiastic roadside support and a stretch inside Kadena Air Base.
  20. Osaka MarathonSunday, February 28, 2027Osaka, JapanBQOsaka Marathon brings a large winter field through central Osaka, using a certified city course with wave starts, crowd support, and a castle-park finish.Results
  21. Kagoshima MarathonSunday, March 7, 2027Kagoshima, JapanKagoshima Marathon runs beside Kinko Bay with Sakurajima in view, carrying a large field through the city and toward Aira on a certified coastal course.
  22. Tokyo MarathonSunday, March 7, 2027Tokyo, JapanBQTokyo Marathon is a lottery-driven spring major with immaculate organization, a fast city course, and one of the deepest international fields in racing.Results
  23. Nagoya Women's MarathonSunday, March 14, 2027Nagoya, JapanBQNagoya Women's Marathon is a women-only WA/AIMS certified road race from Vantelin Dome, with a seven-hour limit and staged overseas entry path.Results
  24. Tokushima MarathonSunday, March 14, 2027Tokushima, JapanTokushima Marathon follows the Yoshino River out and back, combining a flat certified profile, long levee roads, bridge views, and persistent wind.Results
  25. Itabashi City MarathonSunday, March 21, 2027Itabashi, JapanItabashi City Marathon gives a large Tokyo field an out-and-back race beside the Arakawa, using flat riverbank roads, open views, and a generous limit.Results
  26. Aomori Sakura MarathonSunday, April 18, 2027Aomori, JapanAomori Sakura Marathon is a spring point-to-point road race through the city, crossing the bay area as northern Japan's cherry season begins.
  28. Nagano MarathonSunday, April 18, 2027Nagano, JapanNagano Marathon is a Japanese spring road race from Nagano Sports Park to Olympic Stadium, with a certified course and strict five-hour limit.Results
  29. Tohoku Food MarathonSunday, April 18, 2027Tome, JapanTohoku Food Marathon is a festival-style Miyagi race from Naganuma Futopia Park, with local food, sake culture, lake views, and a relaxed 6:30 limit.Results
  31. Shimonoseki Kaikyo MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, November 1, 2026Shimonoseki, JapanTwo long out-and-backs from Kaikyo Messe Shimonoseki take 10,000 runners to Chofu and over the Hikoshima Bridge, with a six-hour limit timed from the gun.Results
  32. Toyama MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, November 1, 2026Toyama, JapanToyama Marathon crosses the Shinminato Bridge on a point-to-point run from Takaoka City Hall to Kansui Park, with bay and Tateyama views and 13,000 places.Results
  33. Kanazawa MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, October 25, 2026Kanazawa, JapanBQKanazawa blends a serious Japanese city marathon with neighborhood aid, varied urban scenery, and late-race rollers that punish careless pacing.Results
  34. Yokohama MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, October 25, 2026Yokohama, JapanYokohama Marathon combines Minato Mirai waterfront landmarks with a long closed expressway section and a large, exceptionally supported field.Results
  35. Wakkanai Peace MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, September 6, 2026Wakkanai, JapanJapan's northernmost full runs point to point from Cape Soya to Wakkanai Port, pairing coastal exposure with a generous 6.5-hour limit in northern Hokkaido.Results
  36. Hokkaido MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, August 30, 2026Sapporo, JapanBQHokkaido Marathon is Japan's major summer city marathon, carrying a large Sapporo field past central landmarks and long exposed roads in August heat.Results
  37. ANA Toyako MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, May 17, 2026Toyako, JapanToyako Marathon sends runners around a Hokkaido caldera lake, pairing cool May weather, resort-town logistics, and a scenic Japanese full loop.Results
  38. Kishu Kuchikumano MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, February 1, 2026Kamitonda, JapanA six-hour road marathon in Wakayama's Kumano region gives runners a winter Japanese full with a community setting and separate half marathon.Results