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The half marathon is the longest race of the day and carries a time limit of 3 hours 20 minutes. The organisers describe the course as a hard one, so it rewards sensible pacing rather than a fast start. Entry is open to junior high school age athletes and above.
Tea fields of Yame, one of Japan's best known tea regions
Rural Kurogi scenery and nearby sights such as Kurogi Oto wisteria and Reiganji temple
Dagojiru soup and Yame tea served after the race
A genuinely hard course despite the relaxed, at-home atmosphere
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Near Yame City Kurogi Sports Centre, Kurogi, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Near Yame City Kurogi Sports Centre, Kurogi, Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture
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What you get
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
Race photos
Yame tea
Towel
Assorted discount coupons
Entry into the participant prize draw with travel vouchers worth 100,000 yen, accommodation vouchers for local sightseeing inns and local specialities
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Bag drop
Food vendors
First aid on course
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Other questions
Entries are handled on RUNNET between 3 August and 11 September 2026. The organisers close each field as soon as it fills, so entering early is advisable.
No, there is no on the day entry. Number cards, timing tags and commemorative gifts are posted to entrants in mid November, so you must enter in advance and bring what arrives.
Contact the event entry office. Nothing is issued at the venue, so any problem with the postal pack needs to be sorted out beforehand.
Everyone should be at the venue by 08:30. The opening ceremony is at 09:00, the half marathon starts at 10:00 and the 10 km and 5 km start at 10:20.
Paid coin lockers are planned, but numbers are limited, so travelling light is recommended.
Yame, Japan
Sunday, November 22, 2026
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