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Osaka

Full MarathonENJAAF Certified

Osaka Marathon 2027

大阪マラソン 2027

Date
January 31, 2027
Location
Osaka
Distance
Full Marathon
Entry Fee
¥12,000
Time Limit
7h 00m
Capacity
38,000 runners
Finish Rate
approx. 91% (3-year avg.)
Last updatedJune 29, 2026·2 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 29, 2026

AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedCourse certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), World Athletics (WA), and the International Association of Marathon and Distance Races (AIMS)

Cutoffs & time limit

Marathon: Time limit of 7 hours (based on the starting gun for Wave 1; race ends at 4:15 p.m.)

Start method

Wave (staggered) start. The organizers will determine the starting blocks based on personal bests and estimated times. The first wave starts at 9:15 a.m., followed by the second and third waves in sequence.

Finisher rewards

Finisher medals and towels will be provided (designs have already been released). An online certificate of completion will be available for download.

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 voices

Course Appeal

コースの魅力

3.9

Organization & Support

運営・サポート

4.6

Finishability

完走しやすさ

4.4

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

4.8

Access

アクセス

4.5

Value for Money

コスパ

4.0
Course Appeal3.9Organization & Support4.6Finishability4.4Atmosphere4.8Access4.5Value for Money4.0

English Support

INBOUND
EN

English entry available. Multilingual staff at registration. Overseas runner quota: 3,000.

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Open to overseas runners

How to enter

Overseas runners apply via JTB Sports Station (https://jtbsports.jp) online. A separate charity runner category for overseas entrants is also available.

Entry platform

JTB Sports Station for overseas general runners; RUNNET for domestic runners.

What you need

Must be born on or before April 1, 2007. Overseas charity runners must pay the entry fee plus 2 units of charity donation (1 unit = 5 USD) and a minimum donation of 475 USD.

Payment

Overseas general entry fee is 145 USD. Overseas charity runners pay the entry fee plus charity contributions.

Entry period

General entry: July 30 – August 29, 2025. Charity runner entry: July 30 – October 20, 2025. Note: overseas runner entry opens in the early hours of July 30.

Notes

This information is for Osaka Marathon 2026 (February 22, 2026). Details for Osaka Marathon 2027 (February 28, 2027) are expected to be announced around July 2026. Always check the official site for updated information.

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

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Overall Score

4.4

/ 5.0 · 6-axis avg