Kyoto

Full MarathonENJAAF Certified

Kyoto Marathon 2027

京都マラソン 2027

Date
February 16, 2027
Entry Deadline
October 28, 2026
Location
Kyoto
Distance
Full Marathon
Entry Fee
¥15,000
Time Limit
7h 00m
Capacity
20,000 runners
Finish Rate
approx. 89% (3-year avg.)
Last updatedJuly 13, 2026·33 days agoOfficial site checkedAugust 10, 2026Info may be outdated

AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedA course certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and accredited by WA and AIMS

Course profile

RollingA course that winds through the hilly areas of Kyoto City, including Arashiyama, Sagano, and the Kinukake-no-Michi path

Cutoffs & time limit

Time limit: 6 hours (starting from the starting gun). There are time-limit checkpoints (specific locations not listed).

Start method

9:00 a.m. Simultaneous Start of the Marathon and Pair Relay (Details not yet available)

Finisher rewards

Awards and certificates will be presented to the top 1–20 finishers overall (men and women), the top 1–3 finishers in each age group (men and women), and the top 8 finishers in Kyoto. No mention of participation awards or finisher medals.

Summary for guidance. Always confirm details on the official site. Last verified: June 19, 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.

Links to external booking sites (affiliate programs may be used). Reservations and payments are handled on each site.

Score

RATINGSAuto-calculated from market research, official data, and online voices

Course Appeal

コースの魅力

4.3

Organization & Support

運営・サポート

4.7

Finishability

完走しやすさ

4.2

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

4.5

Access

アクセス

4.5

Value for Money

コスパ

3.3
Course Appeal4.3Organization & Support4.7Finishability4.2Atmosphere4.5Access4.5Value for Money3.3

English Support

INBOUND
EN

English entry available. English guidebook provided. Limited overseas slots available.

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Overseas entry not available

How to enter

Internet entry with lottery if oversubscribed. However, bib pickup is in-person only (no proxy allowed) at Miyako Messe on Feb 19–20, with ID verification required.

What you need

Runners must have been born on or before April 1, 2008, and be able to finish within 6 hours. Overseas entry fee is ¥35,000.

Bib pickup

In-person only at Kyoto City Kangyokan (Miyako Messe) on February 19 (Fri) and 20 (Sat). No race-day pickup. Proxy pickup is not permitted; ID verification required.

Notes

Because bib pickup requires in-person attendance with ID and no proxy is allowed, overseas runners must travel to Kyoto before race day to collect their bib. Race date is February 21, 2027.

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

No runner reviews for this race yet.

Overall Score

4.3

/ 5.0 · 6-axis avg

Overseas entry not available

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