Kagoshima Marathon 2026
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Date 举办日 舉辦日 March 1 2026 Location 举办地 舉辦地 Kagoshima City and Aira City (Kagoshima) , Japan Entry Period 报名期间 報名期間 August 8 2025 18:00 - November 16 2025 23:59 Web Site 網站 网站 https://www.kagoshima-marathon.jp -
- With the theme “Kagoshima Sets You Free! Run with Hope in Your Heart,” immerse yourself in breathtaking views of Kinko Bay and the majestic Sakurajima volcano. Feel the vibrant energy of Tenmonkan, southern Kyushu’s premier shopping and entertainment district. Discover history as you pass landmarks like the Meiji Industrial Revolution heritage sites and the iconic Saigo Takamori statue. This is more than just a race — it’s a journey through the heart and soul of Kagoshima. Join us for an inspiring experience you’ll never forget!
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Race Information 赛事基本信息 賽事基本信息
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- Date 举办日 舉辦日
- March 1 2026
- Location 举办地 舉辦地
- Kagoshima City and Aira City (Kagoshima) , Japan
- Organizers 主办 主辦
- Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Marathon Executive Committee, and the Kagoshima Athletics Association Foundation
- Event/Eligibility 项目・参加资格 項目・參加資格
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- Marathon―42.195KM (certified)
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Men/Women: Aged 18 and over
Time Limit：Total of 7 hours with 9 cutoff points
- Fun Run―8.9KM
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Men/Women: Aged 12 and over
Time Limit：Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with 1 cutoff point
- Participation Fee 参加费 參加費
- 42.195KM: 18,000 JPY｜8.9KM: 7,000 JPY
- Check-in Time 参赛物资领取时间 參賽物資領取時間
- February 28th ※Day Before Race Day｜10 AM to 7 PM ―No check-in on race day.
- Check-in Location 参赛物资领取场所 參賽物資領取場所
- Chuo Park
- Check-in Address 参赛物资领取场所地址 參賽物資領取場所地址
- 4-1 Yamashita-cho, Kagoshima City
- Start Time 开始时间 開始時間
- 8:30(Marathon―42.195KM) 8:45(Fun Run―8.9KM)
- Start Line 起点 起點
- Former Dolphin Port Site
- Finish Line 终点 終點
- 42.195KM: Kagoshima City Hall｜8.9KM: Yamakataya Department Store
- Participant’s Prize 参与奖 參與獎
- 42.195KM: Choose two items from the commemorative T-shirt, commemorative medal, or a 500 JPY coupon (usable at food and merchandise booths in the hospitality area).｜8.9KM: Commemorative T-shirt and face towel.
- Award Ceremony 表彰项目 頒獎項目
- Marathon Overall Category: Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers (awards presented up to 8th place)｜Marathon Age Group Category: Top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in each age group ※Additional prizes may be awarded by lottery.
- Capacity 限额 限額
- 42.195KM: 10,000 participants｜8.9KM: 3,000 participants
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Start Times 开始时间 開始時間
Please confirm the start time released by the official organizer. 开始时间，请务必确认主办方公布的最新通知。 開始時間，請務必確認主辦單位公佈的最新通知。
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Access 交通方式 交通方式
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Inquiry 查询 洽詢
- For Inquiries 申请人 申請人
- Kagoshima Marathon Executive Committee Secretariat
- E-mail Address 申请人邮箱 申請人郵箱
- spo-kouryu@city.kagoshima.lg.jp
- Official Race Website 大会主页 大會主頁
- https://www.kagoshima-marathon.jp
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race report 参赛报告 參賽報告
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Registration and Payment
- Registration may close early if the event reaches capacity before the deadline.
- Credit card and PayPal payments are not available for participants in Turkey.
- The race guide will be distributed via email to all registered participants in early February before the event.
Starting Block Assignments (S Block Eligibility)
- Starting blocks are assigned based on declared finish times submitted during registration.
Runners may request placement in the front-row S Block if they meet the following criteria:
Men: Completed in 3 hours or less (on or after February 1, 2022).
Women: Completed in 3 hours 20 minutes or less (on or after February 1, 2022).
Proof of eligibility must be submitted electronically to the Kagoshima Marathon Executive Committee Secretariat by November 21, 2025.
*Application details are available here.here.
Fun Run Details
- The 8.9KM fun run will start after a designated interval following the marathon.
- No official time will be recorded for the fun run.
Costume and Gear Restrictions
- Runners placed in the S Block are not permitted to run in costume.
- While there are no specific restrictions, participants may be prohibited from wearing costumes or gear that could interfere with other runners.
Additional Services
- Storage for valuables is available for a fee of 500 JPY.
Participation Requirements
- Participants must complete the marathon within 6 hours and 40 minutes.
- Each participant may register for only one event.
- Wheelchair participation is not permitted in either the marathon or the fun run.