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Nagano

Full Marathon

The 43rd Omachi Alps Marathon

第43回大町アルプスマラソン

Date
October 18, 2026
Entry Deadline
July 31, 2026
Location
Nagano
Distance
Full Marathon
EventEntry FeeTime LimitCapacity
Full Marathon¥8,000——
Half Marathon¥6,000——
10km¥4,000——
Finish Rate
—
Last updatedJune 18, 2026·13 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026
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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedJapan Association of Athletics Federations-Certified Course

Course profile

A rural course around Lake Kizaki at the foot of the Northern Alps

Cutoffs & time limit

Full Marathon: 15 km checkpoint—1 hour 50 minutes; 30 km checkpoint—4 hours; 39.2 km checkpoint—5 hours 20 minutes; finish line closes after 6 hours. Half Marathon: 15 km checkpoint—1 hour 50 minutes; finish line closes after 3 hours. 10 km: No checkpoints; finish line closes after 2 hours.

Water stations

7 water stations (full marathon). Refreshments include apples, mushroom soup, tofu, and more.

Start method

Full marathon: 8:50, Half marathon: 10:00, 10 km: 10:20 (details unknown)

Finisher rewards

Participation Prize: A large, event-exclusive towel. Finishers will receive a certificate of completion showing their net time on the day of the event.

Changing & baggage

Luggage storage available (please keep an eye on your valuables). Free shuttle buses run from JR Shinano-Omachi Station and the event parking lot.

Summary for guidance. Always confirm details on the official site. Last verified: June 22, 2026

Access

ACCESS

Note: the map shows the approximate area. Check the official site for the exact start/venue.

Score

RATINGSAuto-calculated from market research, official data, and online voicesSome scores unavailable（3/6）

Course Appeal

コースの魅力

N/A

Organization & Support

運営・サポート

N/A

Finishability

完走しやすさ

2.6

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

N/A

Access

アクセス

3.0

Value for Money

コスパ

4.7
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishability2.6AtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money4.7

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Possible via an entry platform

How to enter

Online via RUNNET, or by postal transfer form (postal transfer requires a Japanese post office visit and is not practical for overseas runners).

Entry platform

RUNNET (https://runnet.jp/cgi-bin/?id=386494)

What you need

RUNNET membership required (free registration). No explicit overseas-runner restrictions stated, but a Japanese address may be needed for bib mailing, as bibs and timing chips are posted to participants about 4 weeks before race day.

Payment

Credit card, convenience store payment, or ATM via RUNNET. An entry handling fee applies (¥240 for totals under ¥4,000; 6% for ¥4,000 or more).

Bib pickup

Bibs and timing chips are mailed to participants approximately 4 weeks before the race; no on-site pickup process is described. Overseas mailing is not mentioned.

Entry period

20 March 2026 – 31 July 2026 (RUNNET); postal transfer deadline 24 July 2026. First-come, first-served until capacity is reached.

On race day

Free shuttle buses operate from JR Shinano-Omachi Station and race parking areas. Post-race finisher certificates are issued on the day.

Notes

The site makes no specific mention of overseas runners. The bib postal-mailing system may pose difficulties for those without a Japanese address; contact the organiser (omachi-taikyou@bj.wakwak.com / TEL 0261-22-7664) to clarify.

Summary for guidance. Always confirm details on the official site. Last verified: June 22, 2026

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Overall Score

3.4

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