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Aomori

Full Marathon

2026 Aomori Cherry Blossom Marathon

2026あおもり桜マラソン

Date

April 19, 2026

Location

Aomori

Distance

Full Marathon

Event	Entry Fee	Time Limit	Capacity
10km	¥3,000	1h 20m	—
Full Marathon	¥7,000	5h 30m	—
Half Marathon	¥5,000	3h	—

Finish Rate

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Last updatedJune 18, 2026·14 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026

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COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedThe full marathon and half marathon courses are certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations.

Cutoffs & time limit

Full Marathon: Checkpoint 1 10.90 km / 10:26, Checkpoint 2 15.25 km / 11:00, Checkpoint 3 21.45 km / 11:48, Checkpoint 4: 26.51 km / 12:28, Checkpoint 5: 28.37 km / 12:42, Checkpoint 6: 31.15 km / 13:04, Checkpoint 7: 35.10 km / 13:35, Checkpoint 8: 38.66 km / 14:03, Finish: 14:30. Time limits: Full Marathon 5 hours 30 minutes, Half Marathon 3 hours, 10 km 1 hour 20 minutes (based on the starting gun for the final wave)

Water stations

15 full marathon aid stations, 9 half marathon aid stations, and 5 10km aid stations (water, sports drinks, and food provided). Food: 15.2km mark (bite-sized castella cake, apple chocolate, salt tablets, protein bars), 26.1 km mark (sweet inari sushi, electrolyte tablets), 37.6 km mark (dried apple, electrolyte tablets), Finish Line (salmon roe rice ball, Body Maintenance Drink, Aquarius, Coca-Cola)

Start method

Wave Start (Full Marathon: Wave 1 at 8:50, Wave 2 at 9:00; 10km: Wave 1 at 9:10, Wave 2 at 9:20; Half Marathon: Wave 1 at 9:40, Wave 2 at 9:50)

Finisher rewards

Participation Gift: A T-shirt for all participants (sent in advance). Finisher’s Prize: A finisher’s towel for those who complete the race within the time limit. Finisher’s Certificate: Issued online.

Changing & baggage

Baggage Check: Baggage will be collected at the start line and transported to the finish line (designated bag: 70 × 50 cm; one bag per person). Restrooms: Located at the start and finish venues and along the course. No information provided regarding changing rooms.

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

0.2

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

N/A

Access

アクセス

3.0

Value for Money

コスパ

4.9

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Possible via an entry platform

How to enter

Online entry via RUNNET, Sports Entry, or Pomitto; postal transfer and phone entry (Japanese only) are also available.

Entry platform

RUNNET, Sports Entry (スポーツエントリー), Pomitto (ポみっと！)

What you need

No overseas-specific requirements are mentioned; standard health declarations apply. No mention of a Japanese address being required.

Payment

Payment is handled through the chosen entry platform. Postal transfer (払込取扱票) is also available but requires obtaining a leaflet from Aomori city facilities, which is impractical for overseas runners.

Entry period

2025年11月1日（土）～2026年1月30日（金）(November 1, 2025 – January 30, 2026). Entry for the 2026 race has already closed.

Notes

The page makes no specific mention of overseas runners. Entry via Japanese platforms (RUNNET etc.) may require a Japanese phone number or address depending on the platform's registration requirements. Confirm directly with each platform before registering.

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

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Overall Score

2.7

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