Shiga

Full MarathonENJAAF Certified

Lake Biwa Marathon 2027

びわ湖マラソン 2027

Date

March 14, 2027

Location

Shiga

Distance

Full Marathon

Entry Fee

¥10,000

Time Limit

6h 00m

Capacity

15,000 runners

Finish Rate

approx. 86% (3-year avg.)

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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedJapan Association of Athletics Federations-Certified Course

Course profile

RollingAlthough there are some minor ups and downs, the course is basically flat.

Cutoffs & time limit

Time limit: 6 hours (starting from the starting gun). There are five time checkpoints along the course.

Pacers

YesAt the 2026 race, 43 pacers will help participants achieve their target times and finish the race

Start method

Set the starting blocks according to the declared time (block start)

Finisher rewards

Participation Prize: One of the following: a T-shirt, a long-sleeve T-shirt, or a sports backpack. Finisher’s Prize: A medal and a towel

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 voices

Course Appeal

コースの魅力

4.2

Organization & Support

運営・サポート

4.3

Finishability

完走しやすさ

3.1

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

4.1

Access

アクセス

4.0

Value for Money

コスパ

4.5

English Support

INBOUND

English entry available via official website. Basic English signage on course.

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Open to overseas runners

How to enter

Overseas runners can enter via the Run Japan platform (separate from the domestic RUNNET entry).

Entry platform

Run Japan

What you need

A free Run Japan membership is required to enter.

Bib pickup

Bibs and timing chips are mailed in advance to the representative runner (based on domestic entry info); overseas arrangements are not explicitly stated.

Entry period

August 8, 2025 – October 31, 2025 (for the 2026 edition; 2027 dates not yet announced).

Notes

The 2027 race (March 14, 2027) has been announced but entry details are not yet published. Information above reflects the 2026 edition. Check the official site and Run Japan for 2027 entry updates.

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

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Overall Score

4.0

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