Kakogawa Relay Marathon (Substitute Event for the 37th Kakogawa Marathon, Reiwa 8)

Kakogawa, Japan

Sunday, December 13, 2026

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Marathon· €16

Distance

42.2km

Start Time

11:30

Cutoff

5 hours

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

Teams of 3 to 15 runners hand over a tasuki sash over 29 laps of a roughly 1.45km loop, with each team free to decide how many laps and changes it makes. Teams may adjust the first leg to cover the full distance.

Stadium start and finish
Short 1.45km lap that teams can split however they like
Prizes for the bravest running and best costumes
Prize draw with a gift chance for every participant

The practical side

Qualification

Must be healthy enough to take part and able to run at least one lap of about 1.45km. Elementary school children and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The half relay is open only to middle and high school entrants from the Higashiharu area.

Terrain

Lapped course on the athletics stadium ground and surrounding park paths

Route

Start and finish at the SHOWA Group Athletics Stadium, running 29 laps of approximately 1.45km each

Getting There

By train: 2.7 km north of JR Hōden Station. By bus: about 10 minutes by Shinki Bus from Hōden Station north exit (get off at 'Tōban Kōgyō Kōkō-mae', then a 20-minute walk). By car: 5 minutes north from the Kakogawa Bypass Kakogawa-nishi Ramp, or 10 minutes south from the Sanyo Expressway Kakogawa-kita Interchange.

Good to know

On the day

ParkingParking tickets are issued for the number of cars entered at registration. Without a ticket, you cannot park. Tickets cannot be issued after entry is completed, and they are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited space. Parking on roads around the venue or at nearby commercial facilities is strictly prohibited. Be sure to indicate your car count when you register.

Public transportBy train: 2.7 km north of JR Hōden Station. By bus: about 10 minutes by Shinki Bus from Hōden Station north exit (get off at 'Tōban Kōgyō Kōkō-mae', then a 20-minute walk). By car: 5 minutes north from the Kakogawa Bypass Kakogawa-nishi Ramp, or 10 minutes south from the Sanyo Expressway Kakogawa-kita Interchange. Plan accordingly.

Marshals on courseThe course is a lapped loop around the stadium. It will be clearly marked. Marshals will be present to guide runners and ensure safety. Stay on the designated course and follow their directions.

First aid on courseThe event information does not detail medical support, but as a stadium-based relay, there will likely be first aid stations and emergency personnel. If you have a medical condition, inform your team and consider wearing a medical ID. Follow instructions from marshals in case of emergency.

Aid stationsA sports drink is given to every participant; tasuki, bibs, the event magazine and the participation prize are handed over at reception. · Food and drink booths will be set up at the venue.

Before you enter

RefundsNo refunds are made for cancellations for personal reasons. If the event is cancelled because of an unforeseen disaster such as an earthquake, storm or flood, snow, an incident, an accident or an epidemic, the executive committee will discuss the matter and decide on measures such as refunding entry fees.

TransfersProxy running by anyone other than the members registered on the day is not permitted. No event change or member addition is possible after entry; reducing team members is allowed but the reduction is not refunded, and if the team falls below the minimum number for its category it will still be timed but will not be eligible for awards. Teams found cheating (proxy running, course shortcuts, etc.) will be timed but excluded from awards.

€16

per person · entry fee

Kakogawa, Japan

Sunday, December 13, 2026

Qualification required: Must be healthy enough to take part and able to run at least one lap of about 1.45km. Elementary school children and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The half relay is open only to middle and high school entrants from the Higashiharu area.

Kakogawa Marathon Tournament Executive Committee (加古川マラソン大会実行委員会)

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