Hyogo

Full Marathon

THE CHALLENGE RACE KOBE 1 in 2026

Date

March 21, 2027

Location

Hyogo

Venue

HAT Kobe

Distance

Full Marathon

Event	Entry Fee	Time Limit	Capacity
Full Marathon	¥11,000	—	—
30km	¥7,700	—	—
Half Marathon	¥7,700	—	—

Finish Rate

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Last updatedSeptember 21, 2026·8 days agoOfficial site checkedSeptember 28, 2026

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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedJapan Association of Athletics Federations-Approved Race (Officially Confirmed)

Course profile

Flat (PB-friendly)A high-speed course with an elevation difference of 5 meters or less (a 4-kilometer loop course)

Cutoffs & time limit

Time limits: 4 hours 30 minutes for the full marathon, 2 hours 30 minutes for the half marathon, and 3 hours 12 minutes for the 30km race. Full Marathon and 30 km Checkpoints: 5 km (32 min), 10 km (1:04), 15 km (1:36), 20 km (2:08), 25 km (2:40), 30 km (3:12), 35 km (3:44), 40 km (4:16)

Water stations

One station at the 1.8 km mark near the start (one per 4 km loop). Hydration: Amino Vital GOLD; Gel: Amino Shot Perfect Energy (set up 1 hour after the start)

Pacers

YesPacers will be assigned to all 12 groups. Times range from 2:40 to 4:30 (in 10-minute increments). As a general rule, they will run alongside participants up to the 25 km mark.

Start method

Runners will be lined up in order of fastest target times, with a mass start at 9:30 a.m. (Full Marathon, 30km, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km)

Finisher rewards

Online Certificate (Available for download approximately 2 hours after the event ends)

Changing & baggage

Changing rooms and restrooms in the venue area are available. There is no luggage storage service (a bag drop area is available; please keep an eye on your belongings yourself).

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.

Find a place to stay

STAY

Opens an external booking site with check-in set to the day before the race.

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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

0.0

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

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Overseas entry not available

Bib pickup

Bibs are not mailed in advance. Runners must collect them on race day at the venue (8:00–9:00). Late arrivals cannot participate.

On race day

Pacers for 12 target times, hydration and gels on course, and emergency first aid are provided.

Notes

In-person bib pickup is mandatory and no advance mailing is offered, making this race effectively inaccessible to overseas runners who cannot attend on race day.

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

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REVIEWS

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Overall Score

2.3

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