Osaka

Full Marathon

THE CHALLENGE RACE OSAKA 7

Date

February 13, 2027

Location

Osaka

Distance

Full Marathon

Event	Entry Fee	Time Limit	Capacity
Full Marathon	¥11,000	—	—
30km	¥7,700	—	—
Half Marathon	¥7,700	—	—

Finish Rate

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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedJapan Association of Athletics Federations-certified course (10-km loop course along the Yodo River floodplain)

Course profile

Flat (PB-friendly)A fast, flat 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 in 32 minutes / 10 km in 1:04 / 15 km in 1:36 / 20 km in 2:08 / 25 km in 2:40 / 30 km in 3:12 / 35 km in 3:44 / 40 km in 4:16

Water stations

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

Pacers

Yes11 groups for the full marathon (2:30–4:15): 2:30, 2:40, 2:50, 3:00, 3:07, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4:00, and 4:15. The minimum distance for pacers is 25 km.

Start method

Line up in order of fastest target times (mass start; 9:30 for the full marathon, 30km, half marathon, 10km, and 5km; 9:35 for the 1-mile race)

Finisher rewards

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

Changing & baggage

Changing rooms and restrooms are available. Luggage storage is provided on blue tarps (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.

Find a place to stay

STAY

Opens an external booking site with check-in set to the day before the race.

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Links to external booking sites (affiliate programs may be used). Reservations and payments are handled on each site.

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

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Overseas entry not available

Bib pickup

Bibs are distributed at the venue on race day only; no postal delivery is available.

Entry period

Entry closes one week before the race via the official website (https://race.rdc-run.com/osaka).

On race day

Pacers, on-site first aid, and free same-day/next-day photos are provided.

Notes

Because bib pickup is in-person on race day only, overseas runners must travel to Osaka to participate. The entry site appears to be Japanese-language only.

Summary for guidance. Always confirm details on the official site. Last verified: August 10, 2026

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REVIEWS

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Overall Score

2.3

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