Sunday, December 6, 2026
Distance
Start Time
Cutoff
Terrain
Difficulty
The half marathon starts at 09:30 on a road course that leaves Hibari-ga-hara Athletics Stadium and meets a steep climb just past the halfway point before returning to the stadium.
Course through the home of the Soma Nomaoi horse-chasing festival
Steep climb just past halfway in the half marathon
Gentle closing slope on the 5km and 10km
Warm roadside support from local spectators
Start and finish at Hibari-ga-hara Athletics Stadium
Qualification
Start / Finish
Marathon: Minamisoma City Hibari-ga-hara Athletics Stadium. Walking: Minamisoma City Hibari-ga-hara Festival Grounds
Marathon: Minamisoma City Hibari-ga-hara Athletics Stadium. Walking: Minamisoma City Hibari-ga-hara Festival Grounds
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Chip timing
Event original towel (participation gift)
Record booklet
WEB-issued completion certificate for runners and on-the-day walking certificate
Sports injury insurance arranged by the organiser
On the day
Bag drop
Merchandise
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
There are six marathon divisions (half marathon, 10km, 5km, 3km, 2km and 1.5km) and three walking divisions (10km, 5km and 3km).
Entries are open from 00:00 on 15 June 2026 to 23:59 on 25 September 2026. The closing date was extended to 25 September.
No. Each person may enter only one event.
No. There is no race-day application or race-day check-in.
Athlete bibs (number cards), runner chips (all divisions except walking) and the event programme are sent out by mid-November and must be brought on race day. If they have not arrived one week before the event, contact the race office on 0244-24-5280.
Minamisoma, Japan
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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