The 43rd Moriya Half Marathon [Entry with accommodation]

Moriya, Japan

Sunday, February 7, 2027

Choose your distance

Half Marathon· €35

Distance

21.1km

Start Time

10:00

Cutoff

2:30:00 (checkpoints: 6.0km in 51 min, 12.8km in 1:35, 16.5km in 2:02, 19.5km in 2:23)

Terrain

Road

Difficulty

Beginner

Max Runners

5,800

Overview

The half marathon runs on a JAAF certified course through the green, open country beside the Tsukuba Express line. Runners must finish inside 2 hours 30 minutes, passing checkpoints at 6.0km, 12.8km, 16.5km and 19.5km.

JAAF certified half marathon and 5km courses
Course runs alongside the Tsukuba Express line
Green, open scenery
Start and finish in the streets around Moriya City Hall
Fast, speed-oriented 1 mile races for children

The practical side

Qualification

Half marathon: high school age or older and able to finish within 2 hours 30 minutes. 5km: high school age or older and able to finish within 38 minutes. 1 mile: primary or middle school pupil able to finish within 15 minutes. Wheelchairs and similar aids cannot be used in any race. Runners entering the JAAF registered division must hold current JAAF registration and a JAAF ID.

Start / Finish

Start

Around Moriya City Hall

Finish

Around Moriya City Hall

Terrain

JAAF certified road course on city and suburban streets, green and open, running alongside the Tsukuba Express line.

Route

Starts and finishes in the streets around Moriya City Hall, heading out along the Tsukuba Express line corridor before returning to the city hall area. Checkpoints sit at 6.0km, 12.8km, 16.5km and 19.5km.

Getting There

The course runs alongside the Tsukuba Express line, which is the natural way to reach the start area. The accommodation plan is at Hotel Route Inn Grand Moriya Ekimae, in front of Moriya Station.

Race Day

Opening ceremony at 8:15. There is no athlete reception on race day: bibs, timing chips and participation gifts are mailed in advance, with dispatch planned for mid-January 2027.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher t-shirt

Finisher certificate

Chip timing

Original colour T-shirt for half marathon and 5km entrants

Original knapsack for 1 mile entrants

Record certificate issued online after the race

Timing chip mailed in advance

Baggage storage (valuables excluded)

Massage booth (planned)

Sports injury insurance taken out by the organiser

Food after the finishDrinks, miso soup and other sponsor-provided items are served after the race. Local specialities such as sweets, beer, yoghurt and strawberries are planned.

PrizesThe top three in each division receive awards, with prizes going down to sixth place in each division.

On the day

Bag drop

Food vendors

Merchandise

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Public transportThe course runs alongside the Tsukuba Express line and the event is promoted as easy to reach from across the Kanto area. The accommodation plan is at Hotel Route Inn Grand Moriya Ekimae, right by Moriya Station, which makes travelling by train straightforward.

AccessibilityNo. For safety and operational reasons, wheelchairs and similar aids cannot be used in any of the races.

Before you enter

Collecting your numberNo. This event has no athlete reception. Your bib (number card), timing chip and participation gift are mailed to you in advance, with dispatch planned for mid-January 2027. If your advance mailing has not arrived by late January 2027, contact the race office without delay.

€35

per person · entry fee

Moriya, Japan

Sunday, February 7, 2027

Registration closes in 17 days

Qualification required: Half marathon: high school age or older and able to finish within 2 hours 30 minutes. 5km: high school age or older and able to finish within 38 minutes. 1 mile: primary or middle school pupil able to finish within 15 minutes. Wheelchairs and similar aids cannot be used in any race. Runners entering the JAAF registered division must hold current JAAF registration and a JAAF ID.

Moriya City, Moriya City Board of Education, Moriya City Sports Association (General Incorporated Association), Ibaraki Athletics Association

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