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Wakayama

Full Marathon

The 28th Kishu Kuchikumano Marathon

第28回紀州口熊野マラソン

Date

February 1, 2026

Location

Wakayama

Distance

Full Marathon

Event	Entry Fee	Time Limit	Capacity
Full Marathon	¥8,000	—	—
Half Marathon	¥6,500	—	—
2km	¥1,000	—	—

Finish Rate

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

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COURSE

Course certification

Not certifiedRegarding the Discontinuation of Officially Recognized Competitions (Japan Association of Athletics Federations official recognition to be discontinued as of October 1, 2025)

Course profile

Course elevation profile included (no detailed figures provided)

Cutoffs & time limit

[Full Marathon] Time limit: 6 hours. First checkpoint at 11:00 (in front of Hiko-gorō Park, 12.5 km); second checkpoint at 12:20 (south end of Ikuma Bridge, 22.6 km); third checkpoint at 13:50 (in front of Ōtō Gymnasium, 33.9 km). [Half Marathon] First checkpoint at 10:26 (in front of Ichinose Elementary School, 9.5 km), second checkpoint at 10:58 (in front of Ohtou Gymnasium, 12.8 km)

Start method

Half Marathon starts at 9:10 a.m., Full Marathon starts at 9:20 a.m. (No detailed information on waves or blocks is provided.)

Finisher rewards

Participation Prize: Original towel (adults only). Finisher’s Prize: Assortment of local specialties (adults), snack set (elementary school students). Awards: The overall first-place finishers in the full and half marathons (men and women) will be honored on the day of the event; first through third place in each age group will receive certificates mailed at a later date.

Changing & baggage

Changing Rooms: Kamitomita Junior High School Gymnasium; Small Hall on the 2nd floor of the Cultural Center; 2nd floor of the Chamber of Commerce Building (boys); 2nd floor of the Kamitomita Welfare Center; 2nd floor of the Health Center (girls). Valuables Storage: Cultural Hall on the 1st floor of the Cultural Center. There are designated areas for personal belongings inside the 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

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

Entry is via RUNNET (internet) or in-person at the race office. Overseas runners would need to use RUNNET, which requires registration and Japanese payment methods.

Entry platform

RUNNET

What you need

RUNNET membership (free registration) is required for online entry. Minors need a guardian's signature.

Payment

Entry fees range from ¥1,000 (elementary) to ¥8,000 (full marathon general). RUNNET handling fee is ¥240 for totals up to ¥4,000, or 6% for ¥4,001 and above.

Bib pickup

Race numbers and goods are distributed on race day (February 1) from 7:00 at the Kamitonda Cultural Hall. No advance bib pickup is mentioned; bibs appear to be mailed (T-shirt exchange ticket sent with bib).

Entry period

September 26 – November 16, 2025 (RUNNET); September 26 – November 14, 2025 (in-person office).

Notes

The race has been confirmed as non-certified (公認大会の廃止). No explicit overseas runner provisions are mentioned. In-person office entry requires visiting the secretariat in Wakayama Prefecture, making it impractical for overseas runners.

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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