Niigata Half Marathon 2027

Niigata, Japan

Sunday, March 14, 2027

Distance

21.1km

Start Time

09:00

Cutoff

3 hours (with cut-off points)

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Runners

3,500

Overview

Runners cover 21.0975 km on a flat, certified road course with a three-hour time limit and cut-off points along the way, so first-timers can line up alongside corporate and student athletes. Times are measured as net times, with gross times also recorded for JAAF-registered runners.

Start at Niigata Prefectural Sports Park
Finish inside Denka Big Swan Stadium
Flat course that suits fast times
World Athletics certified and JAAF approved course
Three-hour limit with cut-off points, welcoming to first-timers

The practical side

Qualification

Open to men and women aged 18 and over. Wheelchairs are not permitted; runners who cannot run alone may take part with a guide runner.

Start / Finish

Start

Niigata Prefectural Sports Park, Niigata City

Finish

Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata City

Terrain

Flat, paved road course. The route is certified by World Athletics and approved by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations.

Route

The race starts at Niigata Prefectural Sports Park and finishes inside Denka Big Swan Stadium. The full course map is published by the organiser closer to race day.

Race Day

There is no athlete reception on the day. Bibs, timing chips and other items are sent by post in advance, and participation information is notified by email.

Good to know

What to bring

Timing chip (mailed in advance, must be attached before the start and kept on until the finish)

What you get

Finisher certificate

Participation prize: choose one of a running cap, arm warmers, or a charity donation (no gift)

Marathon insurance taken out by the organiser

Web-based record certificate

Chip timingThe chip is mailed to you beforehand. Attach it before the start and never remove it before you finish, as runners without a chip are disqualified. After finishing you must return it following the officials' instructions. It must also be returned if you do not start or do not finish, and lost or unreturned chips are charged at cost.

PrizesYou choose one of a running cap, arm warmers, or a charity donation (no gift). Quantities are limited, and once a gift runs out it can no longer be selected.

On the day

Merchandise

AccessibilityWheelchair participation is not permitted. Runners who cannot run unaided, including visually impaired runners, may take part with a guide runner.

Bag dropYes, baggage storage is available on race day, and there is a shop at the venue.

Before you enter

TransfersRace entries can be transferred through RUNNET's Yuzureru service. The transfer window runs from 00:00 on 21 October 2026 to 23:59 on 13 January 2027, and opens only after the entry deadline or once the field is full.

Time limitThe limit is three hours, with cut-off points along the course.

Collecting your numberNo. There is no athlete reception on the day. Your number card and timing chip are posted to you in advance, and race information from the organising committee is sent by email.

€42

per person · entry fee

Niigata, Japan

Sunday, March 14, 2027

Qualification required: Open to men and women aged 18 and over. Wheelchairs are not permitted; runners who cannot run alone may take part with a guide runner.

Niigata Association of Athletics Federations (一般財団法人新潟陸上競技協会)

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