
Half marathons in Japan
86 upcoming half marathons in Japan.
78 cities
Busiest: November
From €3
Upcoming races
Your guide to half marathons in Japan
There are 86 upcoming half marathons in Japan, spread across 78 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 39th Niimi City Shingo Lakeside Marathon - Half Marathon (21.0975km) in Niimi on 1 November 2026.
Questions runners ask
How many half marathons in Japan are there?
Finndu lists 86 upcoming half marathons in Japan, across 78 towns and cities. The list is updated twice a day as organisers announce new races.
When is the next one?
39th Niimi City Shingo Lakeside Marathon in Niimi, on 1 November 2026.
Which month has the most half marathons in Japan?
November, followed by December and February.
How much does it cost to enter?
Entry starts from JP¥500. Fees vary from race to race, so check each race page for its current price.








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![46th Gunma Safari Tomioka Marathon [3km] - Half Marathon](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.finndu.app%2Fassets%2Fimg%2F3e28618fb522252bc662a52db33854b1d0433e5e3e9e0306a9b477972a2e23f3.jpg&w=3840&q=70)





![PILLAR Co., Ltd. Presents the 38th Sanda International Masters Marathon [JAAF Certification Applied For] - Half Marathon](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.finndu.app%2Fassets%2Fimg%2F55069566dc4ff89fdb840341af85b8af2b8a0bebfa4dce84ae4976bb49dead9f.jpg&w=3840&q=70)













![The 49th Kanagawa Marathon [10km] - Half (General)](/_next/image/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.finndu.app%2Fassets%2Fimg%2Fca166522cdc6087bc96ed5654b0888da587b55ac849e77fee144cfdb63ec754c.jpg&w=3840&q=70)