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Kochi

Full Marathon

The 18th Shimanto River Cherry Blossom Marathon

第18回四万十川桜マラソン

Date
March 29, 2026
Location
Kochi
Distance
Full Marathon
Entry Fee
¥12,000
Time Limit
6h
Capacity
1,000 runners
Finish Rate
Last updatedJune 18, 2026·14 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026

AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

Not certifiedUncertified Course (42.195 km Full Marathon, Uncertified)

Cutoffs & time limit

25 km mark: Closed 3 hours and 30 minutes after the start (12:30). Race end: 6 hours after the start (15:00)

Start method

Mass start. The starting order is based on the declared estimated times.

Finisher rewards

Participation Prizes: Event-branded towel, local products, and an event-branded tote bag. Finisher Medals: All participants who finish within the time limit will receive an event-branded finisher medal.

Changing & baggage

Baggage Check (6:30–8:20; bags will be transported to the finish area). A free shuttle bus runs from the finish area to the start area.

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

3.7
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishability2.6AtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money3.7

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Possible via an entry platform

How to enter

Online entry via RUNNET (internet entry system). A free RUNNET membership account is required before applying.

Entry platform

RUNNET

What you need

Must be 18 or older on race day (high school students excluded) and capable of finishing 42.195 km within the 6-hour time limit.

Payment

Entry fee is ¥12,000 plus a ¥720 entry handling fee. Payment options include credit card, convenience store, or ATM, selected at the time of entry.

Bib pickup

Race numbers are mailed out in late February to early March. In-person check-in (showing a participation ticket) is required either the day before (28 March, 13:00–17:00) or on race day morning (29 March, 06:30–08:20).

Entry period

20 October 2025 – 30 January 2026 (or until the 1,000-runner capacity is reached).

On race day

A free shuttle bus runs from the goal venue back to the start venue. Medical first-aid is provided on course; runners are advised to carry their health insurance card.

Notes

The race is already sold out / closed for the 2026 edition. The website also has a 'Run Japan' page which may offer overseas-specific information. No-show refunds are not available.

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

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Overall Score

3.1

/ 5.0 · 6-axis avg