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Oita

Full Marathon

The 37th Okanosato Famous Water Marathon

第37回岡の里名水マラソン

Date
March 1, 2026
Location
Oita
Venue
竹田市総合運動公園
Distance
Full Marathon
EventEntry FeeTime LimitCapacity
Full Marathon¥7,000
Half Marathon¥6,000
10km¥4,000
Finish Rate
Last updatedJune 18, 2026·14 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026

AI summary

COURSE

Course profile

HillyThe course is said to have the greatest elevation change in Kyushu.

Cutoffs & time limit

Full Marathon: 6 hours from the starting gun; all races end at 3:30 p.m. Cutoff times: 12:30 p.m. at the 21 km mark, 2:00 p.m. at the 32.2 km mark, and 2:45 p.m. at the 37.2 km mark.

Water stations

Water stations will be set up at the venue and along the course. Water stations will offer famous local spring water and kabosu juice. The water station at the 10km turnaround point will close at 12:10.

Start method

Full Marathon: 9:30 a.m., Half Marathon: 10:00 a.m., 10km: 10:30 a.m. (Please be at the starting line at least 10 minutes before the start of each event.)

Finisher rewards

All participants will receive a participation prize of their choice: an original T-shirt or towel. All finishers will receive a certificate of achievement and a completion certificate. Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each event.

Changing & baggage

A valuables check-in desk will be set up inside the Takeda Marufuku Track and Field Stadium. Athlete bibs and participation prizes will be mailed in advance around mid-February.

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 unavailable3/6

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

4.9
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishability2.6AtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money4.9

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Possible via an entry platform

How to enter

Online entry via RUNNET or Sports Entry platforms (entry fee surcharge applies). Deadline is 16 January 2026.

Entry platform

RUNNET (runnet.jp) or Sports Entry

What you need

No overseas-specific requirements stated, but platforms are Japanese-language and may require a Japanese address or phone number.

Payment

Entry fee paid through the chosen platform (RUNNET or Sports Entry); surcharge applies. Full marathon ¥7,000, half ¥6,000, 10km ¥4,000, walk ¥2,000.

Bib pickup

Bib, timing chip, and participation gift are mailed to registrants in mid-February, so a valid Japanese mailing address is needed.

Entry period

Entry opened 17 November 2025; deadline 16 January 2026.

Notes

Bibs are posted in mid-February, which effectively requires a Japanese mailing address. Overseas runners should confirm whether the platforms accept non-Japanese addresses before registering.

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

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Overall Score

3.5

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