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Hyogo

Full Marathon

The 35th Ako Loyalists Marathon

第35回 赤穂義士マラソン大会

Date
November 29, 2026
Entry Deadline
November 8, 2026
Location
Hyogo
Distance
Full Marathon
Entry Fee
¥6,500
Time Limit
7h
Capacity
Finish Rate
Last updatedJune 18, 2026·13 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026

AI summary

COURSE

Course profile

Flat (PB-friendly)A special 5-kilometer loop course within Ako Seaside Park (a safe course within the park)

Cutoffs & time limit

Time limit: 5:00 p.m. (sunset). If you do not begin your final lap by 4:20 p.m., the race will end.

Water stations

Aid stations are set up near the automatic timing points.

Start method

Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K: Start at 10:00 a.m. (all at once)

Finisher rewards

All participants will receive a T-shirt (tentative). Finishers will receive an online certificate (paper copies available for 250 yen). The top 8 finishers in the overall men’s and women’s divisions will receive certificates, medals, and prizes.

Changing & baggage

After the tournament, you may use the hot showers in the tennis clubhouse.

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 unavailable3/6

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

4.9

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

N/A

Access

アクセス

3.0

Value for Money

コスパ

5.0
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishability4.9AtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money5.0

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Overseas entry not available

How to enter

Entry requires bank transfer to a Japanese bank account (Sumitomo Mitsui Bank or postal transfer) before submitting an online form or mailing a paper application. Bib pickup is in person on race day only.

Entry platform

RUNNET and Sports Entry are listed as available platforms, in addition to the organizer's own online form.

What you need

A Japanese postal address is required on the entry form. A domestic phone number and Japanese bank account for payment are effectively required.

Payment

Entry fee must be transferred in advance to a Japanese bank account (Sumitomo Mitsui Bank, Sumiyoshi branch) or via postal transfer. Transfer fees are the participant's responsibility.

Bib pickup

Bibs are distributed at the venue on race day (8:00–9:30 for Full/Half/5 km; until 10:30 for 10 km). There is no advance or mail delivery of bibs.

Entry period

Applications open now; deadline is Sunday, 8 November 2026.

On race day

Shower facilities are available after the race. Aid stations are set up near timing mats. Taxi-sharing assistance is offered at HQ for the return journey.

Notes

Overseas runners will face significant hurdles: payment requires a Japanese bank transfer, the entry form requires a Japanese address, and bibs must be collected in person on race day. No overseas-specific entry process is described.

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

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Overall Score

4.3

/ 5.0 · 6-axis avg

Overseas entry not available