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Osaka

Full Marathon

THE CHALLENGE RACE OSAKA 4

THE CHALLENGE RACE OSAKA 4

Date
March 7, 2026
Location
Osaka
Distance
Full Marathon
EventEntry FeeTime LimitCapacity
Full Marathon¥11,000——
30km¥7,700——
Half Marathon¥7,700——
Finish Rate
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Last updatedJune 18, 2026·14 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026
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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedJapan Association of Athletics Federations-certified course (a 10-km loop course along the Yodo River floodplain with an elevation change of no more than 2 meters)

Course profile

Flat (PB-friendly)A flat high-speed course with an elevation difference of 2 meters or less

Cutoffs & time limit

Full marathon: 4 hours 30 minutes; 30 km: 3 hours 12 minutes; half marathon: 2 hours 15 minutes; 10 km: 90 minutes; 5 km: 40 minutes. Checkpoints every 5 km: 5 km = 32 minutes, 10 km = 1 hour 04 minutes, 15 km = 1 hour 36 minutes, 20 km = 2 hours 08 minutes, 25 km = 2 hours 40 minutes, 30 km = 3 hours 12 minutes, 35 km = 3 hours 44 minutes, 40 km = 4 hours 16 minutes

Water stations

Three water stations per 10-km lap. All stations offer hydration (Amino Vital GOLD), and one station offers energy gels (Amino Shot Perfect Energy, located at the 0.9-km mark one hour after the start).

Pacers

YesPacers will be assigned to all 14 groups for the full marathon, ranging from 2 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes

Start method

Line up in order of fastest target times and start (mass start; line up 5 minutes before the start)

Finisher rewards

Online Certificate (Available for download approximately 2 hours after the event ends)

Changing & baggage

Changing rooms and restrooms are available. A blue tarp will be set up for luggage storage (please keep your valuables with you).

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

4.0
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishability0.0AtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money4.0

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Possible via an entry platform

How to enter

Entry via the race's official website or third-party entry sites (e-moshicom, Lawson DO Sports, Sports Entry).

Entry platform

e-moshicom, Lawson DO Sports, Sports Entry

What you need

Open to elementary school age and above; no overseas-specific restrictions mentioned, but all information is in Japanese.

Payment

Entry fees range from ¥3,300 (5km/1 mile) to ¥11,000 (full marathon); R.LEAGUE members receive 10% off. Payment is handled through the entry platforms.

Bib pickup

Bibs are not mailed in advance. Runners must collect them at the venue on race day by showing their payment confirmation page. Only the participant, their guardian, or a group representative may collect bibs.

Entry period

Entry closes one week before the race start. The race covered here (Series 4) was held on 7 March 2026.

On race day

Pacers for full marathon groups from 2:30 to 4:15; aid stations every ~3.3km with water and energy gels; warm-up area available until 5 minutes before start; medical/first-aid support on course.

Notes

The chip must be returned at the finish line or a ¥10,000 replacement fee may be charged. All race communications and the website are in Japanese only, which may be a barrier for overseas runners.

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

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Overall Score

2.3

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