Gunma

Full Marathon

The 14th Lake Haruna Marathon

第14回榛名湖マラソン

Date

September 27, 2026

Entry Deadline

August 2, 2026

Location

Gunma

Distance

Full Marathon

Entry Fee

¥8,000

Time Limit

Capacity

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Finish Rate

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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedJapan Association of Athletics Federations-Certified Course (Japan’s highest-altitude certified course, at over 1,000 meters above sea level)

Course profile

HillyA high-altitude area exceeding 1,000 meters in elevation, with a course featuring significant elevation changes

Cutoffs & time limit

Time limit: 6 hours (starts at 9:00 a.m., ends at 3:00 p.m.). If you take more than 4 hours and 45 minutes to reach the finish line, you will not be allowed to proceed to the next lap (checkpoint closes at 1:45 p.m.).

Water stations

There are two aid stations along the loop course (in front of the Visitor Center and near Haruna Lake Onsen Yusuge) and two water stations (behind Mount Haruna Fuji and near Haruna Lake So). Water and sports drinks will be provided. The variety and quantity of food items are limited.

Start method

Starting Block System (Classified based on JAAF registration status and declared projected times)

Finisher rewards

Participation Prize: A 1,000-yen shopping voucher redeemable at stores in the Haruna area and Takasaki City, as well as at event booths. Certificates of participation will be issued online.

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

AI summary

RELAY

Team format & legs

There are two events: the full marathon and the pair relay. The specific legs and distances for the relay are not listed in the main text.

Team composition rules

It appears to be a pair relay (teams of two), but details are listed on the tournament guidelines page (unknown as the main text has not been obtained).

Summary for guidance. Always confirm team rules 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

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Possible via an entry platform

How to enter

Online entry via RUNNET (free registration required). Bibs and chips are mailed to your registered address in mid-September; there is no race-day pickup.

Entry platform

RUNNET

What you need

Born on or before April 1, 2008; good health. No explicit restriction on overseas residents, but a valid mailing address is needed to receive the pre-mailed race pack.

Payment

Entry fee is ¥8,000 (full marathon) or ¥13,000 (pair relay). Payment by credit card, convenience store, or ATM. A handling fee of 6% (incl. tax) applies for entries over ¥4,001.

Bib pickup

No race-day reception. Bibs, timing chips, participation gifts, and parking pass (if requested) are mailed to your registered address around mid-September.

Entry period

April 24, 2026 (Friday) to August 2, 2026 (Sunday); closes earlier if capacity is reached.

On race day

Free shuttle bus available between Takasaki Station East Exit and the venue (approx. 75 min); must be requested at entry. Aid stations and water stations are provided on course.

Notes

Entry is via RUNNET, which requires a Japanese-language registration process. Overseas runners must ensure they have a reliable delivery address in Japan for the mailed race pack, as there is no on-site bib collection.

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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