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Nagano

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Nagano Marathon

長野マラソン

Date
April 19, 2026
Location
Nagano
Distance
To be determined
Entry Fee
¥14,300
Time Limit
5h
Capacity
10,000 runners
Finish Rate
—
Last updatedJune 17, 2026·15 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026
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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedJapan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF)-certified course (AIMS-certified). Times recorded will be recognized by the JAAF.

Course profile

RollingHighest point: 383 m, lowest point: 340 m, elevation difference: 43 m. The course is relatively flat, but there is a series of ups and downs around the 30 km mark known as the “two-humped camel.”

Cutoffs & time limit

Time limit: 5 hours. In principle, there will be 9 checkpoints spaced approximately every 5 km. If you pass a checkpoint after its closing time, you will not be allowed to continue the race.

Water stations

Water stations are available (at multiple locations, such as the 19 km mark). Energy gels are also distributed at the 25 km and White Ring water stations. Special drinks are available only to invited and elite athletes.

Start method

Block assignments. Block A is for invited, elite, and near-elite athletes; Blocks B and beyond are assigned based on declared projected times and personal bests.

Finisher rewards

Participation Prize: Original event T-shirt. Finisher’s Prize: Finisher’s towel and finisher’s medal.

Changing & baggage

There is a baggage check area at the starting venue (please keep an eye on your valuables yourself). A map of restrooms along the course is available (please use public restrooms).

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

0.2

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

N/A

Access

アクセス

3.0

Value for Money

コスパ

3.2
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishability0.2AtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money3.2

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Possible via an entry platform

How to enter

Foreign runners (including foreigners residing in Japan) enter via the race's English page, which links to RUNNET for registration.

Entry platform

RUNNET — free membership registration required before entry opens.

What you need

Runners submitting a predicted time of 3:30:00 or faster must upload a certified marathon finish certificate (gross time) from an overseas or domestic race held on or after 1 October 2022. Sub-elite entrants need a certificate showing 2:40:00 or faster.

Payment

Entry fee is ¥14,300 (without parking) or ¥15,300 (with parking), plus a separate RUNNET registration fee. An optional ¥1,000 charity add-on is available.

Entry period

General entry ran from 13 September 2025 (10:00) to 3 November 2025 (23:59); entry for the 2026 race is now closed.

On race day

A hotel-and-entry pack (including shuttle bus from hotel to start) was available but is now sold out.

Notes

The race explicitly welcomes foreign runners and provides an English entry path. Entry is first-come, first-served up to a capacity of 9,700 runners.

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

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Overall Score

2.1

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