【Updated on 2025/07/22】Marathons held in Japan exceed 100 every year, ranging from the northern city of Wakkanai in Hokkaido to Ishigaki Island in the south. They are found throughout the country, including the Kanto and Kansai regions, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Japan is a paradise for both road and trail running enthusiasts. If you are a marathon lover, you will always find one that you want to participate in. Will it be the Tokyo Marathon, Kyoto Marathon, Mt. Fuji Marathon, or an ultramarathon?

If you are not a fan of long-distance running but enjoy traveling, you may also discover some lesser-known destinations for a more immersive travel experience.

Marathons Map in Japan

(The map and content above are compiled by FAY Travel Corner and provided for reference only. The map indicates the months when the marathons are held, but the information may not be regularly updated.)

Marathons in Japan 2025
(The following list includes only a selection of marathons in Japan, not all of them.)

【April】
2025/04/20  Nagano Marathon
2025/04/20  Kasumigaura Marathon & International Blind Marathon
2025/04/20  Aomori Sakura Marathon
2025/04/20  Tohoku Food Marathon
2025/04/27  Ihatovo Hanamaki Half Marathon
2025/04/27  Sado Toki Marathon

【May】
2025/05/11  Sendai International Half Marathon
2025/05/18  Iwate Oshu Kirameki Marathon
2025/05/18  Toyako Marathon
2025/05/18  Karuizawa Half Marathon
2025/05/25  Kurobe Meisui Marathon

【June】
2025/06/01  Chitose JAL International Marathon
2025/06/29  Hakodate Marathon

【July】

【August】
2025/08/31  Hokkaido Marathon

【September】
2025/09/07  Wakkanai Heiwa Marathon
2025/09/28  Okhotsk Abashiri Marathon
2025/09/28  Harunako Marathon

【October】
2025/10/05  Sapporo Marathon
2025/10/05  Hirosaki Shirakami Apple Marathon
2025/10/05  Yamagata Marugoto Marathon
2025/10/12  Niigata City Marathon
2025/10/19  Iwate Morioka City Marathon
2025/10/19  Nagai Marathon
2025/10/19  Omachi Alps Marathon
2025/10/26  Yokohama Marathon
2025/10/26  Kanazawa Marathon
2025/10/26  Mitokomon Manyu Marathon
2025/10/26  Shimada Oigawa Marathon in Liberty

【November】
2025/11/02  Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon
2025/11/02  Toyama Marathon
2025/11/02  Chikugo River Marathon
2025/11/02  Aino Tsuchiyama Marathon
2025/11/03  Gunma Marathon
2025/11/08  Iheya Moonlight Marathon
2025/11/09  Fukuoka Marathonv
2025/11/09  Okayama Marathon
2025/11/09  Ibigawa Marathon
2025/11/16  Kobe Marathon
2025/11/23  Yoron Marathon
2025/11/23  Fukuchiyama Marathon

【December】
2025/12/07  Shonan International Marathon
2025/12/07  Naha Marathon
2025/12/07  Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
2025/12/07  Matsue Castle Marathon
2025/12/14  Mt. Fuji International Marathon
2025/12/14  Nara Marathon
2025/12/21  Mie Matsusaka Marathon


【2026】
2026/01/18  Ishigaki Island Marathon
2026/02/01  Ehime Marathon
2026/02/15  Kyoto Marathon
2026/02/15  Kitakyushu Marathon
2025/02/22  Osaka Marathon
2026/03/01  Tokyo Marathon
2026/03/08  Shizuoka Marathon
2026/03/08  Nagoya Women's Marathon



2024 Events with Unannounced Dates

【2024/11】

2024/11/03  Tohoku-Miyagi Revive Marathon
2024/11/10  Chiba Aqualine Marathon
2024/11/10  Matsumoto Marathon

【2024/12】
2024/12/07  Izu Oshima Marathon
2024/12/08  Aoshima Taiheiyou Marathon
2024/12/15  Yodogawa Kanpei Marathon
2024/12/17  Kakogawa Marathon

【2025/01】

(Only for Japanese students)
2025/01/02 and 03  Hakone Ekiden

2025/01/12  Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon
2025/01/26  Katsuta Marathon
2025/01/26  Tateyama Wakashio Marathon

【2025/02】
2025/02/02  Kagawa Marugame International Half Marathon
2025/02/02  Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon
2025/02/02  Kishu Kuchikumano Marathon
2025/02/09  KIX Senshu International Marathon
2025/02/16  Kochi Ryoma Marathon
2025/02/16  Kumamoto Castle Marathon
2025/02/16  Okinawa Marathon
2025/02/23  World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon
2025/02/23  Iwaki Sunshine Marathon
2025/02/23  Soja Kibiji Marathon

【2025/03】
2025/03/02  Tamba Sasayama ABC Marathon
2025/03/02  Miura International Citizens' Marathon
2025/03/02  Kagoshima Marathon
2025/03/02  Okanosato Meisui Marathon
2025/03/09  Biwako Marathon
2025/03/09  Asuka Half Marathon
2025/03/16  Saitama Marathon
2025/03/16  Itabashi City Marathon
2025/03/16  Tottori Marathon
2025/03/23  Saga Sakura Marathon
2025/03/23  Shimanto River Sakura Marathon
2025/03/23  Tokushima Marathon
2025/03/30  Fukui Sakura Marathon
2025/03/30  Sakura Marathon


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