Tochigi

To be determined

Otawara Marathon

大田原マラソン

Date

November 23, 2026

Location

Tochigi

Distance

To be determined

Entry Fee

¥10,000

Time Limit

Capacity

3,000 runners

Finish Rate

—

Last updatedJune 11, 2026·21 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026

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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedCourse Certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation)

Course profile

RollingA bowl-shaped course. The first half is downhill (from 8 to just before 25 km), and the second half is uphill (from 25 to 33 km). The elevation difference between the highest and lowest points is within 90 meters. Be careful of the headwind from the Nasu Oroshi.

Cutoffs & time limit

Marathon: Checkpoint 1 (15.6 km) → 1 hour 30 minutes, Checkpoint 2 (20.1 km) → 1 hour 55 minutes, Checkpoint 3: 26.3 km → 2 hours 29 minutes, Checkpoint 4: 35.7 km → 3 hours 22 minutes, Checkpoint 5: 40.5 km → 3 hours 50 minutes, Time limit: 4 hours.

Water stations

Marathon: 7 special stations (8.6, 12.9, 17.7, 21.5, 26.5, 31.5, 35.4 km), 9 general stations, and 2 sponge stations. 10 km: 2 general stations.

Pacers

Yes3-hour-30-minute Pacer Schedule (Announced June 1, 2026)

Start method

Invited and specially selected athletes will line up in the front row; the rest will line up in order of their declared times. Mixed gender.

Finisher rewards

Finishers will receive a commemorative gift. All participants will receive an original event participation prize.

Changing & baggage

22 restrooms along the course (marathon). No need to register on the day of the event (bibs will be mailed in advance). No information provided regarding bag check or 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

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

4.2

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Possible via an entry platform

How to enter

Online entry only, via RUNNET (general entry) or furusato nozei donation sites.

Entry platform

RUNNET (free membership required for general entry)

What you need

Must be able to finish the marathon within 4 hours (or 10 km within 1 hour). Must be born on or before April 1, 2011. No explicit overseas-runner restriction is stated, but entry requires a RUNNET account and a registration address for bib mailing.

Payment

Entry fees: Marathon ¥10,000 (general) / ¥3,000 (high school); 10 km ¥5,500 (general) / ¥3,000 (high school). RUNNET handling fee applies (¥240 up to ¥4,000; 6% for over ¥4,000). No refunds.

Bib pickup

No race-day check-in needed. Bibs and timing chips are mailed in advance to the address registered at entry.

Entry period

General entry: June 6, 2026 (20:00) – August 17, 2026. Furusato nozei entry opens June 6 at midnight on participating sites.

On race day

Aid stations (water/sports drink) at multiple points on both courses; special personal drink stations available for marathon runners; toilets at 22 points on the marathon course.

Notes

Prize money for record-breaking winners is limited to Japanese nationals. Bibs are mailed to the entry address, so overseas runners must provide a valid mailing address. No on-site bib pickup option is mentioned.

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

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Overall Score

2.4

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