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302 upcoming races in Japan.

226 cities
Busiest: November
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6th OSJ Kami 100 - 101km

6th OSJ Kami 100

Kami, Japan
Oct 31·Tomorrow·Closed·From €52
Universe Cup 2026 The 26th Hachinohe Chibikko Marathon - 3K

Universe Cup 2026 The 26th Hachinohe Chibikko Marathon

Hachinohe, Japan
Oct 31·Tomorrow·Closed·Free
Donald MacDonald House Charity Run & Walk - approx. 5K

Donald MacDonald House Charity Run & Walk

Chofu, Japan
Oct 31·Tomorrow·Closed·From €3
3rd Owari Mikawa Ultra Walking - 100km
100K

3rd Owari Mikawa Ultra Walking - 100km

Aichi, Japan
Oct 31·Tomorrow·Registration TBC
Toyama Marathon 2026 [Toyama Prefecture Residents Priority Frame] (42.195km only)

Toyama Marathon 2026 [Toyama Prefecture Residents Priority Frame] (42.195km only)

Toyama, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €5
Nishimera Skytrail 2026 - Long
38.4km

Nishimera Skytrail 2026 - Long

Nishimera, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend
3rd Sea Alps Trail Journey - 49km
49K

3rd Sea Alps Trail Journey - 49km

Fudai, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €82
Nakanoto Treasure Trailrun 2026 - 50km
47.8km

Nakanoto Treasure Trailrun 2026 - 50km

Nakanoto, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend
11th Hachinohe Relay Marathon in Higashi Sports Park - Full Relay Marathon

11th Hachinohe Relay Marathon in Higashi Sports Park

Hachinohe, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €8
SEA ALPS TRAIL JOURNEY 2026 - 49km
49K

SEA ALPS TRAIL JOURNEY 2026 - 49km

普代村 (Fudai Village), Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €82
2026 Aino Tsuchiyama Marathon

2026 Aino Tsuchiyama Marathon

Koka, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €5
11th Ryoma Dappan Trail Race - 70K

11th Ryoma Dappan Trail Race

Tsuno, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend
8th Ninja Trail Run - IGAGOE 50km

8th Ninja Trail Run

Iga, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €27
18th Mt. Fuji Primeval Forest Trail Run in Lake Shoji and Lake Motosu - 22K

18th Mt. Fuji Primeval Forest Trail Run in Lake Shoji and Lake Motosu

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €30
12th Nakanoto Treasure Trail Run Festival - 50km

12th Nakanoto Treasure Trail Run Festival

Nakanoto, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €22
2nd Hotaru-no-Sato Relay Marathon - Half Marathon (21km)
Half Marathon

2nd Hotaru-no-Sato Relay Marathon - Half Marathon (21km)

Tatsuno, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €16
SALT ROAD TRAIL RACE 2026 - Otari Salt Road 80km Pair

SALT ROAD TRAIL RACE 2026 - Otari Salt Road 80km Pair

Otari, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend
Toyama Marathon 2026 [42.195 km General Category]

Toyama Marathon 2026 [42.195 km General Category]

Toyama, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €5
SEA ALPS TRAIL JOURNEY 2026 - Michinoku shiokaze Trail - 48.29 km
48.3km

SEA ALPS TRAIL JOURNEY 2026 - Michinoku shiokaze Trail - 48.29 km

Fudai, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed
39th Niimi City Shingo Lakeside Marathon - Half Marathon (21.0975km)

39th Niimi City Shingo Lakeside Marathon

Niimi, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €8
20th Kagamiishi Ekiden and Road Race - 19.8km Relay

20th Kagamiishi Ekiden and Road Race

Kagamiishi, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €8
43rd Matsubara Marathon - 10K

43rd Matsubara Marathon

Matsubara, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €3
43rd Hakuryuko Fureai Green Marathon - 20K

43rd Hakuryuko Fureai Green Marathon

Mihara, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €5
57th Towa Road Race - 10K

57th Towa Road Race

Nihonmatsu, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €8
Chikugo River Marathon 2026 - Half Marathon

Chikugo River Marathon 2026

Kurume, Japan
Nov 1·This weekend·Closed·From €5
36th Gunma Marathon - Full Marathon

36th Gunma Marathon

Maebashi, Japan
Nov 3·In 4 days·Closed·From €11
1st Mukogawa Yurikamome 35km

1st Mukogawa Yurikamome 35km

宝塚市, Japan
Nov 3·In 4 days·Closed·From €16
7th Tokyo Great Race - 250km

7th Tokyo Great Race

Tokyo, Japan
Nov 6·In 7 days·Closed·From €82
5th Tokyo 100 - 100K
100K

5th Tokyo 100 - 100K

Tokyo, Japan
Nov 7·In 8 days·Closed·From €54
Diamond Trailrun 2026 - 33.39 km
33.4km

Diamond Trailrun 2026 - 33.39 km

Katsuragi, Japan
Nov 7·In 8 days
7th Tokyo Great Race 120km
120K

7th Tokyo Great Race 120km

Tokyo, Japan
Nov 7·In 8 days·Registration TBC
13th Sun-In Future 100 km - 100K
100K

13th Sun-In Future 100 km - 100K

Tottori, Japan
Nov 7·In 8 days·Closed·From €54
5th Asakusa Riverside Relay Marathon - Relay Marathon 42.195 km

5th Asakusa Riverside Relay Marathon

Taito City, Japan
Nov 7·In 8 days·Closed·From €20
Sadamisaki Marathon 2026 - Half Marathon

Sadamisaki Marathon 2026

Ikata, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €16
49th Nagaizumi Town Yotsumizo Kaki Cross Country Road Race - 9.2K

49th Nagaizumi Town Yotsumizo Kaki Cross Country Road Race

Nagaizumi, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €11
39th Hikone City Marathon - approx. 10K

39th Hikone City Marathon

Hikone, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €10
29th Ichikawa Riverside Marathon - Half Marathon

29th Ichikawa Riverside Marathon

Ichikawa, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €19
12th Saku AC Makomanai Marathon (1st Entry Period) - 42.195km

12th Saku AC Makomanai Marathon (1st Entry Period)

Sapporo, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €11
Bando City Masakado Half Marathon - 21.10km

Bando City Masakado Half Marathon

Bando, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Registration TBC
40th Miyako Salmon Half Marathon

40th Miyako Salmon Half Marathon

Miyako, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €12
8th Saioto Colors - 52km

8th Saioto Colors

Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €54
Ibigawa Marathon 2026 [Local (Ibigawa Town Residents) Category] - Half Marathon
Half Marathon

Ibigawa Marathon 2026 [Local (Ibigawa Town Residents) Category] - Half Marathon

Ibigawa, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €41
Fukuoka Marathon 2026 - Full Marathon 42.195km

Fukuoka Marathon 2026

Fukuoka City, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €12
Watari Marathon 2026: Home of Harakomeshi - 10K

Watari Marathon 2026: Home of Harakomeshi

Watari, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €14
21st Setagaya 246 Half Marathon - Half Marathon (Disabled Division)

21st Setagaya 246 Half Marathon

Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €5
SAIOTO COLORS 2026 - 52K
53.1km

SAIOTO COLORS 2026 - 52K

Kitahiroshima, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Registration TBC
Ibigawa Marathon 2026 - Half Marathon
Half Marathon

Ibigawa Marathon 2026 - Half Marathon

Ibigawa, Ibi District, Japan
Nov 8·In 9 days·Closed·From €41
KUMAGAWA REVIVAL TRAIL 2026 - kumagawa course 167km
154.8km

KUMAGAWA REVIVAL TRAIL 2026 - kumagawa course 167km

Yatsushiro, Japan
Nov 14·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €228
24th Hirosaki Shirakami Apple Marathon - 5K

24th Hirosaki Shirakami Apple Marathon

弘前市 (Hirosaki), Japan
Nov 14·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €8
16th Sendai Relay Marathon - 42.195km

16th Sendai Relay Marathon

Sendai, Japan
Nov 14·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €10
27th Hitachiota City Nishikanasa Mountain Climbing Marathon - 14km

27th Hitachiota City Nishikanasa Mountain Climbing Marathon

Hitachiota, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €30
2nd Sakurayama trail - 52km
52K

2nd Sakurayama trail - 52km

Fujioka, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed
18th Tsuwabuki Half Marathon in Nichinan

18th Tsuwabuki Half Marathon in Nichinan

Nichinan, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €8
4th Saiki Full Marathon

4th Saiki Full Marathon

Saiki, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €16
Kawasaki Tamagawa Marathon 2026 [Wheelchair Run (1km)] - Half Marathon

Kawasaki Tamagawa Marathon 2026 [Wheelchair Run (1km)]

Kawasaki, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €15
Hitachi Seaside Marathon 2026 [Hitachi Citizens / Hitachi Sakura Road Race Participants Category] - 42.195km
Marathon

Hitachi Seaside Marathon 2026 [Hitachi Citizens / Hitachi Sakura Road Race Participants Category] - 42.195km

Hitachi, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €54
Minato Ward Administration 80th Anniversary MINATO City Half Marathon 2026 [Fun Run] (Minato Ward Residents Only)

Minato Ward Administration 80th Anniversary MINATO City Half Marathon 2026 [Fun Run] (Minato Ward Residents Only)

Minato City, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €3
Sakurayama Trail 52k

Sakurayama Trail 52k

Fujioka, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks
8th Mitoyo City Urashima Marathon - Half Marathon

8th Mitoyo City Urashima Marathon

Mitoyo, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €5
33rd Nyuzen Alluvial Fan Marathon (Nyuzen) - Half Marathon

33rd Nyuzen Alluvial Fan Marathon (Nyuzen)

Nyuzen, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €5
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Your guide to running races in Japan

There are 302 upcoming running races in Japan, spread across 226 cities. Filter by distance or terrain to narrow things down, and save the races you like the look of.

Most take place in November, December and February. Next up is 6th OSJ Kami 100 - 101km in Kami on 31 October 2026.

Questions runners ask

How many running races in Japan are there?

Finndu lists 302 upcoming running races in Japan, across 226 towns and cities. The list is updated twice a day as organisers announce new races.

When is the next one?

6th OSJ Kami 100 in Kami, on 31 October 2026.

Which month has the most running races in Japan?

November, followed by December and February.

How much does it cost to enter?

Entry starts from JP¥135. Fees vary from race to race, so check each race page for its current price.

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