NAHA Marathon
2026 at a glance
- Entry closed
- Race day
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- Race day
- Dec 6, 2026 Sunday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon · 42.2 km
- Entry
- Closed
- Latest results
- 2025
Quick facts
- Field capped at 30,000 runners, including hometown-tax and streak-finisher slots
- 6 hour 15 minute limit with cutoffs at the Peace Memorial Park and 34.3 km
- Runs through five towns of southern Okinawa on a certified course
- Warm, humid conditions are common; about 70% of 2025 starters finished
Course
The JAAF-certified course starts at Onoyama Park, runs up Kokusai Street and Himeyuri Street, then heads south through Haebaru and Yaese to the Peace Memorial Park near 21 km. The return passes the Himeyuri monument and Itoman before finishing in Onoyama Athletic Stadium. Intermediate cutoffs sit at the Peace Memorial Park and at 34.3 km.
Race-day weather
Early December in Okinawa can still feel like late summer. The 2025 edition started sunny at 22.1C with 55% humidity, and only about 70% of starters finished, so plan for heat and drink early.
About the race
Founded in 1985 to mark Naha's sister-city tie with Honolulu, NAHA Marathon has grown into one of Japan's biggest mass marathons. The field is capped at 30,000 and the cutoff is a generous 6 hours 15 minutes, which suits first-timers as well as Okinawa's many repeat runners.
Dates and results by year
FAQ
When is the NAHA Marathon?
The 2026 NAHA Marathon is on Sunday, December 6, 2026.
Is registration open for the 2026 NAHA Marathon?
Entry for the 2026 NAHA Marathon is closed, as of Nov 13, 2026. Entry details: naha-marathon.jp.
Where can I find the NAHA Marathon results?
The 2025 results and earlier years are on the results page.
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