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The Aino Tsuchiyama Marathon takes place on 1 November 2026 in Tsuchiyama, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, with a certified 42.195km marathon and a certified 21.0975km half marathon run on public roads. Both long races start and finish at Kitatsuchiyama and share a 10:30 start, while primary school children run a 2.195km race from 10:40. The marathon has a 5 hour 5 minute limit with five checkpoint gates and the half marathon a 3 hour 5 minute limit with one gate, and finishers receive a certificate.
JAAF-certified road courses
Start and finish in the same Tsuchiyama location
Scenic countryside of Koka City, Shiga Prefecture
Kids race over 2.195km
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Registration for the 2026 Aino Tsuchiyama Marathon is closed. The event has not indicated a waiting list, on-the-day entry, or charity entries. If you have a special circumstance, contact the official organizer directly; otherwise plan for a future edition.
Bring your entry confirmation, identity document, emergency contact details, and any required health declaration. Check-in and packet pickup are expected at or near Tsuchiyama Indoor Sports Ground; exact hours will be announced by the organizer. Arrive early to avoid queues.
The certified marathon and half marathon start together at 10:30 from the Kitatsuchiyama area, and the primary school children's 2.195K starts at 10:40. Follow seeding or wave instructions, keep the start area clear, and be ready before the gun. Warm up before entering the corral.
Finishers receive a certificate. The event information does not specify medals, towels, or other finisher items, so check the official runner guide for any additional souvenirs or post-race services.
Koka, Japan
Sunday, November 1, 2026
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