Kasumigaura Marathon and International Blind Marathon
Kasumigaura Marathon is a large Japanese spring race with wave starts, a 14,000-runner marathon cap, and an international blind division field.
Quick facts
- Marathon field is capped at 14,000 runners.
- International blind marathon divisions are part of the event.
- Six-hour marathon limit, with finish control at 4:00 p.m.
- Wave starts around 9:45 to 10:00 push hydration and pacing later into the day.
About the Kasumigaura Marathon and International Blind Marathon
Kasumigaura is one of the stronger missing Japanese races in this window. It combines a large full-marathon field with international blind-marathon divisions and a clear official English information page.
Course
The full marathon is a 42.195 km road race with wave starts to manage crowding. The event also includes 10-mile and 5K races, but the marathon remains the main full-distance draw.
Race-day weather
Ibaraki in mid-April is usually raceable, though wind and changing spring temperatures can matter. The later 9:45 to 10:00 wave starts make hydration and pacing discipline important on warmer days.
Past Kasumigaura Marathon and International Blind Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, April 19, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, April 20, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, April 21, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Kasumigaura Marathon and International Blind Marathon FAQ
When is the Kasumigaura Marathon and International Blind Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Kasumigaura Marathon and International Blind Marathon. The most recent running was on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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