MATSUE CASTLE MARATHON 2026
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Date 举办日 舉辦日 December 6 2026 Location 举办地 舉辦地 Matsue City (Shimane) , Japan Entry Period 报名期间 報名期間 June 1 2026 09:00 - September 30 2026 23:59 Web Site 網站 网站 https://www.matsuejo-marathon.jp -
- Join us for an unforgettable race experience in Matsue, a breathtaking city where history meets nature! Set against the stunning backdrop of picturesque waters and the majestic Matsue Castle, this race promises to be a truly emotional journey. Feel the excitement, embrace the beauty, and create lasting memories in one of Japan’s most enchanting cities!
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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
- December 6 2026
- Location 举办地 舉辦地
- Matsue City (Shimane) , Japan
- Organizers 主办 主辦
- Matsue City, (General Incorporated Foundation) Shimane Athletics Association, San'in Chūō Shimbun Company, and the Matsue Castle Marathon Organizing Committee
- Event/Eligibility 项目・参加资格 項目・參加資格
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- Full Marathon (42.195 km) (certified)
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Male/Female: 19-29 years old, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70 years and older
Time Limit：Total of 6 hours with cutoff points
- Fun Run (4.5 km)
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Male/Female: 13-29 years old, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70 years and older
Time Limit：Total of 50 minutes
- Participation Fee 参加费 參加費
- Full Marathon: 13,500 JPY (including marathon insurance fee) ／ Fun Run: 4,000 JPY (including marathon insurance fee)
- Check-in Time 参赛物资领取时间 參賽物資領取時間
- December 5th ※Day Before Race Day: 9:30 AM - 7:00 PM ／ December 6th ※Race Day: 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
- Check-in Location 参赛物资领取场所 參賽物資領取場所
- Matsue City General Sports Gymnasium
- Check-in Address 参赛物资领取场所地址 參賽物資領取場所地址
- 1-21-1 Gakuen Minami, Matsue City, Shimane Prefecture
- Opening Ceremony 开幕式时间 開幕式時間
- 8:15 AM ※Tentative
- Start Time 开始时间 開始時間
- 08:30(Full Marathon (42.195 km)) 08:40(Fun Run (4.5 km))
- Start Line 起点 起點
- Matsue City General Sports Gymnasium (1-21-1 Gakuen Minami, Matsue City)
- Finish Line 终点 終點
- Matsue City General Sports Gymnasium (1-21-1 Gakuen Minami, Matsue City)
- Participant’s Prize 参与奖 參與獎
- Full Marathon: T-shirt (you can choose between long-sleeve and short-sleeve)／ Fun Run: To be determined (will be posted on the event website as soon as they are finalized)
- Award Ceremony 表彰项目 頒獎項目
- Full Marathon: Top 8 overall by gender, Top 3 in each category by gender (certificates and souvenirs) ／ Fun Run: Top 3 in each age category, by gender
- Capacity 限额 限額
- Full Marathon (42.195 KM): 5,000 participants ／ Fun Run (4.5 KM): 300 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
- Matsue Castle Marathon Organizing Committee
- E-mail Address 申请人邮箱 申請人郵箱
- info@matsuejo-marathon.jp
- Official Race Website 大会主页 大會主頁
- https://www.matsuejo-marathon.jp
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race report 参赛报告 參賽報告
.Notice
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◆Important Announcement◆
Credit card and PayPal payments are not available in Turkey and Russia.
- Please note that the entry will be closed once the maximum capacity has been reached.
- The Race Guide will be sent via email from the race organizers around mid-November.
Time Limits
- Full Marathon (42.195 KM) : 6 hours
- Fun Run (4.5 KM): 50 minutes
Participation Eligibility
【Full Marathon (42.195 KM)】
- Participants must be 19 years or older on the race day
- Must complete the race within the designated time limit.
- Participants with disabilities who have difficulty running alone may have one escort runner.
※A change of escort runner is permitted at the 20 KM point.
【Fun Run (4.5 KM)】
- Participants aged 13–18 must have guardian consent to register.
Cancellation Policy
- If the event is canceled due to circumstances beyond the organizers' control (e.g., natural disasters, severe weather, accidents, or epidemics), the organizers will decide whether to issue refunds.
- If approved, refunds will be processed after deducting incurred expenses and may be provided as cash, QUO cards, or points on the registration site.
Event Updates
For the latest information regarding weather or traffic disruptions, please check the official event website.
Completion Rewards
Participants who finish the full marathon within the time limit will receive a completion certificate, a completion towel and completion medal.