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Gunma

Full Marathon

Ansei Excursion Samurai Marathon

安政遠足侍マラソン

Date
May 10, 2026
Entry Deadline
February 2, 2027
Location
Gunma
Distance
Full Marathon
Entry Fee
¥8,000
Time Limit
—
Capacity
1,600 runners
Finish Rate
—
Last updatedJune 29, 2026·3 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 29, 2026
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AI summary

COURSE

Course profile

HillyThe Mountain Pass Course (28.97 km) winds through the mountains and ends at Kumano Shrine. The Sekisho-Sakamoto-juku Course (20.15 km) also features ups and downs.

Cutoffs & time limit

First Checkpoint (Matsuda Branch Office Entrance Intersection): 9:45 a.m., Second Checkpoint (in front of the former Usui Elementary School): 10:20 a.m., Third Checkpoint (next to the Sakamoto Water Treatment Plant): 10:45 a.m., Fourth Checkpoint (Yamanaka Tea House): 12:40 p.m.

Pacers

No

Start method

8:00 a.m. Simultaneous Start (Samurai Row Houses)

Finisher rewards

All participants will receive a participation prize. There will also be awards for best costume ideas, finishing order, and more.

Changing & baggage

Baggage Check-in: 6:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. (Annaka City Cultural Center parking lot); you may change clothes inside the gymnasium near the registration desk. Pick up your baggage at the finish line.

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（4/6）

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

N/A

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

N/A

Access

アクセス

3.0

Value for Money

コスパ

4.0
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishabilityN/AAtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money4.0

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Possible via an entry platform

How to enter

Online entry via RUNNET (free registration required).

Entry platform

RUNNET

What you need

Participants must be high school age or older and able to complete the course in costume. A RUNNET account (free) is needed to register.

Payment

Credit card, convenience store payment, or ATM. A handling fee of 6.0% (tax included) applies for entries of ¥4,001 or more.

Bib pickup

Bib sets, participation goods, and parking passes are mailed to registrants in late April. No race-day entry is permitted.

Entry period

February 2, 2026 (10:00) to February 27, 2026 (17:00). Closes early if capacity is reached.

On race day

Baggage transport to the goal and return transport by bus/train to parking areas are provided after the race.

Notes

Overseas runners face practical hurdles: RUNNET may require a Japanese address for postal bib delivery, as bibs are mailed domestically in late April. No specific overseas entry provision is mentioned on the site.

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

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Overall Score

3.5

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