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The half marathon is the longest event on the programme and is open to runners who can complete the course within three hours, with age-group categories for men and women from high school age upwards.
Runs in front of the Takayama-sha ruins, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Tomioka Silk Mill site
Undulating course through beautiful natural scenery
Signature 'Minna de Ouen-dan' cheering squad along the route
Start and finish at Fujioka General Sports Park Athletics Stadium
Qualification
Start / Finish
Fujioka General Sports Park Athletics Stadium (藤岡総合運動公園陸上競技場), 530 Mihonoki, Fujioka, Gunma
Fujioka General Sports Park Athletics Stadium (藤岡総合運動公園陸上競技場), 530 Mihonoki, Fujioka, Gunma
Race Day
What to bring
Athlete bib (posted in advance, must be brought on race day)
My Number health insurance card, qualification confirmation certificate, or health insurance card (a copy is acceptable)
What you get
Chip timing
Participation award: commemorative gift and a shopping voucher usable only at shops set up at the venue
Awards for the top six in each category
Sports injury insurance taken out by the organiser
WEB finisher certificate for all finishers, downloadable from RUNNET
On the day
Food vendors
Merchandise
Before you enter
Other questions
Entries are open from 0:00 on 7 August 2026 to 23:59 on 30 September 2026. Entry closes early if the field reaches capacity, even within the entry period.
Athlete bibs are posted out in advance, with around Friday 13 November 2026 as the target date. You must bring your bib with you on race day. There is no on-site bib collection time listed for the day.
Bring your athlete bib and either your My Number health insurance card, a qualification confirmation certificate, or a health insurance card (a copy is acceptable).
Parent and child pair entries must be made in the name of the parent who will be running.
All races start together in a mass start. Both gross time and net time are recorded, and finishing positions are decided on gross time.
Fujioka, Japan
Sunday, November 29, 2026
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