Distance
Start Time
Cutoff
Terrain
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Max Runners
The headline event of the day, run on a JAAF-certified road course with a 2 hour 25 minute limit. There is a cut-off gate near the 15 km point that closes 1 hour 45 minutes after the gun, and starting blocks are assigned from declared times so slower runners set off at the back.
Certified course looking out over the broad Kitakami River
Very little climbing, a course where personal bests come easily
Passes through Toyoma, the Meiji Village of Miyagi and filming location for the drama Okaeri Mone
Start / Finish
S&B Foods Toyoma Kura Stadium, Toyoma, Tome City, Miyagi
S&B Foods Toyoma Kura Stadium, Toyoma, Tome City, Miyagi
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What to bring
Health insurance card (or My Number health insurance card / qualification confirmation certificate)
What you get
Chip timing
Participation prize (commemorative gift, drink, number card)
Online finisher certificate
Live results posted at the venue
Baggage storage for valuables (A4-size envelope only)
On the day
Bag drop
Food vendors
Merchandise
Marshals on course
Other questions
No. There is no athlete check-in on the day. Number cards, timing chips and prize exchange vouchers are sent to you by post in advance, and the voucher is exchanged for your participation prize at the opening ceremony venue. If you prefer, the prize can be sent to you cash on delivery.
Bring your health insurance card, My Number health insurance card or qualification confirmation certificate. You should also be in the call-up area at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
There are no roll calls or announcements. Runners must be in position in the call-up area 15 minutes before their start and follow the officials' instructions. In the half marathon and 10 km, starting blocks are assigned from your declared time, and anyone who leaves the time blank starts in the final block. If you arrive after the call-up closes, you cannot start.
Yes, but only for valuables, and only items that fit inside an A4-size envelope.
The Toyoma local products festival is planned to run at the same time, and there are shops on site.
Tome, Japan
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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