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The Kibiji Marathon traces a historic corridor through the Kibiji district of Soja City in Okayama Prefecture, passing the five-storey pagoda of Bicchu Kokubun-ji, the only such tower in the prefecture, along with Kinojo castle ruins, Iyama Hofuku-ji temple and the Tsukiyama and Tsukuriyama burial mounds. Seven distances run on the same day, from a full marathon down to an 800m universal run, and the half marathon and 10km are measured over Japan Association of Athletics Federations certified courses. Aid stations along the longer routes serve local dishes made with city shops and specialities such as red rice, celery and peaches, while finishers in the full marathon, half marathon and 10km are greeted with free sweet azuki bean soup. The day also brings a food market area for the shorter races, a local produce shop, a photo contest and a runner care service.
Bicchu Kokubun-ji five-storey pagoda, the only one of its kind in Okayama Prefecture
Kinojo castle ruins
Iyama Hofuku-ji temple
Bicchu Soja Shrine
Tsukiyama and Tsukuriyama burial mounds
Kibiji cycling road
Local runner food at every aid station
Qualification
Start / Finish
Soja Chamber of Commerce East intersection (総社商工会館東交差点), Soja City, Okayama
Full marathon, half marathon and 10km finish inside the Soja City Sports Centre car park. The 5km, 3km, 1.5km and 800m finish at the Soja Chamber of Commerce East intersection
Race Day
What you get
Chip timing
Race photos
Towel participation award
Photo contest
Discounts at participating shops in the city
Runner care service
Childcare service
Accommodation and sightseeing packages
Sports injury insurance taken out by the organiser
Massage and taping at the medical service
On the day
Bag drop
Food vendors
Merchandise
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
No. There is no reception desk at any distance. Your number card and timing chip are posted to you in mid-February and you must bring them on the day.
Check the card as soon as it arrives. If anything is incorrect, contact the entry office on 0463-35-6691 within one week. The line is open 9:00 to 16:00 and is closed at weekends, on public holidays and from 26 December to 5 January. Re-issuing a card costs extra.
Children in primary school or above can enter the 1.5km and 800m events, and children of primary school age or younger must run with a parent or guardian. Enter in the guardian's name, and note that one guardian may accompany up to three primary school children.
Yes. One item of baggage can be stored free of charge, and valuables can be left for a 500 yen fee.
Full marathon, half marathon and 10km runners find local runner food at the aid stations and a free sweet azuki bean soup service after the finish. The 5km and shorter races finish into a marche aid food area. The venue also has a local produce shop, a local gourmet corner and a photo contest, and there are discounts at participating shops in the city along with a runner care service.
Entry fee
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Expected February 2028
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