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93 upcoming marathons in Japan.

74 cities
Busiest: November
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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
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
2026 Aino Tsuchiyama Marathon

2026 Aino Tsuchiyama Marathon

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

36th Gunma Marathon

Maebashi, Japan
Nov 3·In 5 days·Closed·From €11
5th Asakusa Riverside Relay Marathon - Relay Marathon 42.195 km

5th Asakusa Riverside Relay Marathon

Taito City, Japan
Nov 7·In 9 days·Closed·From €20
12th Saku AC Makomanai Marathon (1st Entry Period) - 42.195km

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

Sapporo, Japan
Nov 8·In 10 days·Closed·From €11
Fukuoka Marathon 2026 - Full Marathon 42.195km

Fukuoka Marathon 2026

Fukuoka City, Japan
Nov 8·In 10 days·Closed·From €12
16th Sendai Relay Marathon - 42.195km

16th Sendai Relay Marathon

Sendai, Japan
Nov 14·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €10
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
Fujisan Marathon

Fujisan Marathon

Fuji Kawaguchiko, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed
4th Saiki Full Marathon

4th Saiki Full Marathon

Saiki, Japan
Nov 15·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €16
10th Matsuyama Okajoka Relay Marathon 2026 - 42.195km relay, teams of 2 to 4

10th Matsuyama Okajoka Relay Marathon 2026

Matsuyama, Japan
Nov 21·In 3 weeks·Closed·From €5
The 46th Tsukuba Marathon (Advance Entry for Tsukuba City Residents, Workers and Students)
Marathon

The 46th Tsukuba Marathon (Advance Entry for Tsukuba City Residents, Workers and Students)

Tsukuba, Japan
Nov 22·In 3 weeks·Closed·From €65
34th Fukuchiyama Marathon [Advance Entry Slot] - 42.195km

34th Fukuchiyama Marathon [Advance Entry Slot]

Fukuchiyama, Japan
Nov 22·In 3 weeks·Closed·From €54
34th Fukuchiyama Marathon - Full Marathon

34th Fukuchiyama Marathon

Fukuchiyama, Japan
Nov 22·In 3 weeks·Closed·From €11
Naha Marathon - 26.2M
Marathon

Naha Marathon - 26.2M

Naha, Japan
Nov 22·In 3 weeks·Registration TBC·From €49
4th Kento Relay Marathon @ Suita

4th Kento Relay Marathon @ Suita

Suita, Japan
Nov 23·In 3 weeks·Closed·From €5
Ohtawara Marathon 2026 (36th Ohtawara Marathon) - Marathon (42.195 km)

Ohtawara Marathon 2026 (36th Ohtawara Marathon)

Ohtawara, Japan
Nov 23·In 3 weeks·Closed·From €16
5th Kenko Toshi Kusatsu Run Festival - 2-hour relay

5th Kenko Toshi Kusatsu Run Festival

Kusatsu, Japan
Nov 28·In 4 weeks·Closes Nov 3·From €19
Ashiya United Relay Marathon 2026 - 42.195km relay / teams of 4 to 15

Ashiya United Relay Marathon 2026

Ashiya, Japan
Nov 29·Closes Nov 13·From €8
13th Sawayaka Kenko Relay Marathon in Aichi Kenko no Mori Park - Full Relay

13th Sawayaka Kenko Relay Marathon in Aichi Kenko no Mori Park

Obu, Japan
Nov 29·Closes Nov 1·From €3
The 33rd Yoron Marathon 2026 - Full Marathon (42.195km)

The 33rd Yoron Marathon 2026

与論町（Yoron Town）, Japan
Nov 29·Closed·From €54
35th Hiroshima Bay Marathon - Full Marathon

35th Hiroshima Bay Marathon

Saka, Japan
Nov 29·Closed·From €5
Aotai Pacific International Marathon - 26.2M

Aotai Pacific International Marathon

Miyazaki, Japan
Dec 6·Closed·From €16
National Treasure Matsue Castle Marathon 2026

National Treasure Matsue Castle Marathon 2026

Matsue, Japan
Dec 6·Closed·From €22
The 21st Shonan International Marathon [Training Frame (Full Marathon)] - 42.195 km

The 21st Shonan International Marathon [Training Frame (Full Marathon)]

Oiso, Naka District, Japan
Dec 6·Closed·From €5
57th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon (General) - 42.195km (General, Shiawase-masu Hofu)
Marathon

57th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon (General)

Hofu, Japan
Dec 6·Closed·From €71
Shonan International Marathon
Marathon

Shonan International Marathon

Oiso, Japan
Dec 6·From €1
The 57th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon (Shiawase-masu Hofu Quota) - 42.195km Elite Women
Marathon

The 57th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon (Shiawase-masu Hofu Quota)

Hofu, Japan
Dec 6·Closed·From €71
Mt. Fuji International Marathon - 26.1 mi

Mt. Fuji International Marathon

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Dec 12·From €5
15th Mt. Fuji Marathon - 42.195 km

15th Mt. Fuji Marathon

Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Dec 12·Closed·From €18
Kawasaki International EKIDEN 2026 - 42.195km relay, 7 stages

Kawasaki International EKIDEN 2026

Kawasaki, Japan
Dec 13·Closes Nov 15·From €54
4th Biwako Global Citizens' Forest Relay Marathon - 3-hour relay marathon

4th Biwako Global Citizens' Forest Relay Marathon

Moriyama, Japan
Dec 13·Closes Oct 31·From €3
Kakogawa Relay Marathon (Substitute Event for the 37th Kakogawa Marathon, Reiwa 8) - 42.195km / 29 laps

Kakogawa Relay Marathon (Substitute Event for the 37th Kakogawa Marathon, Reiwa 8)

Kakogawa, Japan
Dec 13·Closed·From €3
Year-End Kakogawa Running High 2026 - Full Marathon

Year-End Kakogawa Running High 2026

Kakogawa, Japan
Dec 20·From €5
Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2026 (Mie Prefecture Residents Priority Entry) - Full Marathon

Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2026 (Mie Prefecture Residents Priority Entry)

Matsusaka, Japan
Dec 20·Closed·From €5
Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2026 - 42.195 km (Full Marathon)

Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2026

Matsusaka, Japan
Dec 20·Closed·From €5
44th Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon PLUS Entry (Final Block Start Limited Slot) - Full Marathon
Marathon

44th Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon PLUS Entry (Final Block Start Limited Slot) - Full Marathon

指宿市, Japan
Jan 10, 2027·Closes Nov 20·From €60
5th Nishio Marathon [GakuRUN Slot] - Full Marathon (42.195 km)

5th Nishio Marathon [GakuRUN Slot]

Nishio, Japan
Jan 17, 2027·Closes Oct 31·From €11
45th Seto Inland Sea Turtle Full Marathon National Championships

45th Seto Inland Sea Turtle Full Marathon National Championships

Tonosho, Japan
Jan 17, 2027·Closes Nov 27·From €33
7th 2-Hour Endurance Relay Marathon Monkey Park - 2-Hour Relay (General)
Marathon

7th 2-Hour Endurance Relay Marathon Monkey Park

Inuyama, Japan
Jan 23, 2027·From €14
Osaka Women’s Marathon - 42 km

Osaka Women’s Marathon

Osaka, Japan
Jan 24, 2027·Registration TBC
Tokyo Challenge Marathon 2027 [JAAF Certified] - Marathon (42.195 km)

Tokyo Challenge Marathon 2027 [JAAF Certified]

Adachi City, Japan
Jan 24, 2027·From €48
8th Chiba Marathon Festa - Full Marathon

8th Chiba Marathon Festa

Chiba, Japan
Jan 30, 2027·From €10
Nagasaki Music Fest Marathon 2027 [Nagasaki Prefecture Residents' Category] - Full Marathon

Nagasaki Music Fest Marathon 2027 [Nagasaki Prefecture Residents' Category]

Isahaya, Japan
Jan 31, 2027·Closed·From €19
74th Katsuta National Marathon

74th Katsuta National Marathon

Hitachinaka, Japan
Jan 31, 2027·Closes Oct 31·From €22
Nagasaki Music Fest Marathon 2027 - Marathon (42.195km)

Nagasaki Music Fest Marathon 2027

Isahaya, Japan
Jan 31, 2027·Closed·From €19
Ota Ward 80th Anniversary Project: Ota Running Festival 2027 - 60-minute Relay Marathon

Ota Ward 80th Anniversary Project: Ota Running Festival 2027

Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Jan 31, 2027·Closes Nov 16·From €5
Fukuhara Arinobu Cup 47th Tateyama Wakashio Marathon - Full Marathon

Fukuhara Arinobu Cup 47th Tateyama Wakashio Marathon

Tateyama, Japan
Jan 31, 2027·Closed·From €22
Shinjuku City Half Marathon / Kochi Ryoma Marathon [Collaboration Agreement Slot]

Shinjuku City Half Marathon / Kochi Ryoma Marathon [Collaboration Agreement Slot]

Shinjuku (Tokyo) and Kochi City, Japan
Jan 31, 2027·Closed·From €71
The 75th Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon (Category 1) - Marathon (42.195 km)
Marathon

The 75th Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon (Category 1) - Marathon (42.195 km)

Beppu, Japan
Feb 7, 2027·From €98
64th Ehime Marathon (General Entry) - Marathon (42.195 km)
Marathon

64th Ehime Marathon (General Entry) - Marathon (42.195 km)

Matsuyama, Japan
Feb 7, 2027·Closed·From €4
Osaka Full & Relay Marathon Festival 2027 - 42.195 km relay

Osaka Full & Relay Marathon Festival 2027

Osaka, Japan
Feb 7, 2027·From €16
11th Kashiwanoha Park Marathon - 42.195km

11th Kashiwanoha Park Marathon

Kashiwa, Japan
Feb 11, 2027·From €10
Saitama Marathon 2027 [Saitama City / Koshigaya City Priority Slot]
Marathon

Saitama Marathon 2027 [Saitama City / Koshigaya City Priority Slot]

Saitama City, Japan
Feb 14, 2027·Closed·From €82
Shonan International Marathon - 26.2M

Shonan International Marathon

Shonan, Japan
Feb 14, 2027·Closed
Saitama Marathon 2027
Marathon

Saitama Marathon 2027

Saitama, Japan
Feb 14, 2027·Closes Oct 31·From €82
31st Okinawa Marathon 2027 (reception Saturday 20 February)

31st Okinawa Marathon 2027 (reception Saturday 20 February)

Okinawa City, Japan
Feb 20, 2027·From €8
31st 2027 Okinawa Marathon

31st 2027 Okinawa Marathon

Okinawa City, Japan
Feb 20, 2027·From €8
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Your guide to marathons in Japan

There are 93 upcoming marathons in Japan, spread across 74 cities. Filter by distance or terrain to narrow things down, and save the races you like the look of.

Most take place in November, March and February. Next up is 11th Hachinohe Relay Marathon in Higashi Sports Park - Full Relay Marathon in Hachinohe on 1 November 2026.

Questions runners ask

How many marathons in Japan are there?

Finndu lists 93 upcoming marathons in Japan, across 74 towns and cities. The list is updated twice a day as organisers announce new races.

When is the next one?

11th Hachinohe Relay Marathon in Higashi Sports Park in Hachinohe, on 1 November 2026.

Which month has the most marathons in Japan?

November, followed by March 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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