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The half marathon is the main event, run on a course submitted for Japan Association of Athletics Federations certification. It starts and finishes at the same point and carries a 2 hour 45 minute time limit, with intermediate cut-offs at 13.7km (1 hour 55 minutes) and 18.6km (2 hours 20 minutes). Entry is open to men and women aged 18 and over, and high school students and wheelchair users cannot take part.
JAAF certified half marathon course (application in progress)
Start and finish in front of the Autobacs Sanda store
Loop through Sanda city and the surrounding countryside
Venue aid service with sports drinks, tea and pork soup
Same-day Sanda Seimonbarai street festival near Sanda Station
Qualification
Start / Finish
In front of the Autobacs Sanda store (オートバックス三田店前)
Same point as the start, in front of the Autobacs Sanda store
Terrain
Route
Getting There
Race Day
What you get
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
Race photos
Participation prize: half marathon runners receive local specialty products and a JAAF certification commemorative item (planned); fun runners also receive a prize
Record certificate and record booklet
WEB completion certificate download from the official website
Baggage storage (size restrictions apply, check the website or web race programme)
Runner prize draw after the awards ceremony with special Sanda memorabilia
Guest runners Eric Wainaina (Olympic silver medallist) and Watari 119 (former firefighter comedian)
Health checks: vascular age and blood pressure measurement (planned)
Sports injury insurance arranged by the organiser
On the day
Bag drop
Food vendors
Merchandise
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
No. There is no athlete reception on the day. Your athlete bib, timing chip and participation prize are sent to you by post in advance, so please bring them with you.
The half marathon is open to men and women aged 18 and over, and high school students cannot enter. Wheelchairs are not permitted on the half marathon course.
Anyone from elementary school age upwards can take part. Wheelchairs are allowed and walking poles are permitted. Elementary school children must be accompanied by a guardian before the start and after the finish.
The entry form asks for your Masters Association registered prefecture and your Masters Association registration number, so please have these to hand. Masters Association registration is different from JAAF registration and the two must not be confused. If you hold JAAF registration, add the details to your member profile on My Page before entering.
Yes. Guide runners are issued with a guide athlete bib, which you can request from the race headquarters.
Sanda, Japan
Sunday, December 20, 2026
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