Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon
Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon welcomes thousands to southern Kagoshima for a hilly winter loop marked by yellow rapeseed flowers and generous local support.
Quick facts
- Certified full marathon with an eight-hour limit.
- Rapeseed flowers and Satsuma Peninsula scenery.
- Large community event known for extensive local hospitality.
About the Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon
Japan's early-season Ibusuki race is known for community hospitality and fields that span competitive runners to eight-hour finishers. The January landscape and food support are central to its identity.
Course
The certified 42.195-kilometre circuit uses rolling roads around Ibusuki, Lake Ikeda, and the Satsuma Peninsula. Sustained hills make the generous time limit valuable.
Race-day weather
Southern Kyushu is usually cool and mild in January, but coastal wind, rain, and occasional warm sun are possible. Conditions can vary across the long loop.
Past Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, January 10, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2025 | Sunday, January 12, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | — | Completed | Open results |
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Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon FAQ
When is the Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon?
The 2027 Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon is on Sunday, January 10, 2027.
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