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The main open field of the race, with 2,600 places that go to a ballot if demand exceeds the limit. Entry requires a marathon under 4:00:00 or a half marathon under 1:33:00 recorded at an official race since 1 December 2022, and a record certificate must be uploaded by the entry deadline.
Start on Prefectural Route 58 in front of the Salt Arena Hofu
Stadium finish on the athletics track at Daikyo Nishikawa Square
JAAF, World Athletics and AIMS certified course
Low elevation change with one turnaround and long straight sections
Around 30 percent of finishers improve their entry time
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Prefectural Route 58 in front of the Daikyo Nishikawa Square Salt Arena Hofu
Athletics stadium at Daikyo Nishikawa Square Salt Arena Hofu
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What you get
Finisher t-shirt
Chip timing
Race photos
Event programme
T-shirt and other participation gifts
Official certified record certificate (600 yen)
Web finisher certificate on race day
Marathon insurance taken out by the organiser
Baggage storage (valuables only)
Live TV and radio coverage on KRY and streaming on Hulu for spectators
On the day
Toilets
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Other questions
The race is open to men and women aged 19 or over on race day who have recorded a marathon under 4:00:00 or a half marathon under 1:33:00 at an official domestic or international race since 1 December 2022, with net times accepted for general entries. Elite men need a marathon under 2:30:00 or a half under 1:10:00, and elite women a marathon under 3:10:00 or a half under 1:25:00, and both elite categories are limited to JAAF-registered athletes.
Entries run from 10:00 on 22 June 2026 to 23:59 on 6 July 2026.
A ballot is held if the field is oversubscribed. Results are published on 17 August in the entry history on My Page and sent to the email address registered with RUNNET at the entry deadline.
Reception is open from 7:30 to 10:00 on race day at the Daikyo Nishikawa Square Salt Arena Hofu, 174-1 Hamagata, Hofu City. There is no reception on the day before the race.
Elite men and elite women cannot enter through RUNNET. They must apply through the Japan Association of Athletics Federations entry system at https://athleticfamily.jaaf.or.jp/user/login/.
Hofu, Japan
Sunday, December 6, 2026
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