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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 30 races in this collection. Updated August 2026.

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

  1. 01Hokkaido MarathonSunday, 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.Guide
  2. 02Wakkanai Peace MarathonSunday, 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.Guide
  3. 03Kanazawa MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Kanazawa, JapanBQKanazawa blends a serious Japanese city marathon with neighborhood aid, varied urban scenery, and late-race rollers that punish careless pacing.GuideResults
  4. 04Yokohama MarathonSunday, October 25, 2026Yokohama, JapanYokohama Marathon combines Minato Mirai waterfront landmarks with a long closed expressway section and a large, exceptionally supported field.GuideResults
  5. 05Fukuoka 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.GuideResults
  6. 06Okayama 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.GuideResults
  7. 07Kobe 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.GuideResults
  8. 08Hōfu 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.GuideResults
  9. 09Matsue 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.GuideResults
  10. 10Nara 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.Guide
  11. 11Ibusuki 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.GuideResults
  12. 12Ehime 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.Guide
  13. 13Kitakyushu 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.Guide
  14. 14Kochi 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.Guide
  15. 15Kyoto 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.Guide
  16. 16Osaka 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.Guide
  17. 17Kagoshima 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.Guide
  18. 18Tokyo 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.GuideResults
  19. 19Nagoya 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.GuideResults
  20. 20Nagano 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.GuideResults
  22. 22ANA 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.GuideResults
  23. 23Aomori Sakura MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Aomori, 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.Guide
  25. 25Tohoku Food MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, April 19, 2026Tome, 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.GuideResults
  26. 26Tokushima MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, March 22, 2026Tokushima, JapanTokushima Marathon follows the Yoshino River out and back, combining a flat certified profile, long levee roads, bridge views, and persistent wind.GuideResults
  27. 27Itabashi City MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, March 15, 2026Itabashi, 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.Guide
  28. 28Beppu-Ōita Mainichi MarathonLatest tracked: Sunday, February 1, 2026Beppu 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.GuideResults
  29. 29Kishu 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.GuideResults
  30. 30Okinawa MarathonOkinawa 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.Guide