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Tanba Sasayama Marathon

丹波篠山ABCマラソン大会

Date
March 1, 2026
Location
Hyogo
Venue
篠山城跡三の丸広場
Distance
To be determined
Entry Fee
¥20,000
Time Limit
—
Capacity
8,000 runners
Finish Rate
—
Last updatedJune 18, 2026·14 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026
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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedSasayama Castle Ruins Marathon Course (Japan Association of Athletics Federations-certified)

Cutoffs & time limit

6.8 km → 10:40, 18.2 km → 12:05, 24.1 km → 12:55, 30.6 km → 1:55 PM, 36.3 km → 2:55 PM, Finish → 4:00 PM (Finishing after 4:00 PM is considered a DNF)

Start method

Mass start (9:30 a.m.); participants will be assigned to blocks based on their declared times

Finisher rewards

All participants will receive a race uniform, and finishers will be presented with a Tamba-yaki finishers’ medal.

Changing & baggage

Luggage storage available (items must fit in the provided bag)

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

AI summary

RELAY

Team format & legs

The relay marathon consists of two legs: each team has two runners, with the first leg covering approximately 19 km and the second leg approximately 23 km (for a total of 42.195 km).

Team composition rules

Teams of two; participants must have been born on or before April 1, 2010

Solo / small team

Not allowed

Course format

Stage relay (ekiden)

Time limit

6.8 km checkpoint at 10:40, 18.2 km checkpoint at 12:05, 24.1 km checkpoint at 12:55, 30.6 km checkpoint at 1:55 PM, 36.3 km checkpoint at 2:55 PM, Finish at 4:00 PM (Time limit: 6 hours 30 minutes)

Summary for guidance. Always confirm team rules 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（4/6）

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

N/A

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

N/A

Access

アクセス

3.0

Value for Money

コスパ

1.8
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishabilityN/AAtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money1.8

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Open to overseas runners

How to enter

There is a dedicated 'Overseas Entry' route via JTB Sports Station, separate from the standard Japanese RUNNET entry.

Entry platform

JTB Sports Station (for overseas runners); domestic runners use RUNNET.

What you need

Runners must be born on or before April 1, 2007 (full marathon). A higher entry fee applies for overseas entrants (¥20,000 vs ¥10,000 for domestic).

Payment

Payment options are selected at time of entry; specific overseas payment methods are not detailed on the page.

Bib pickup

Bibs and timing chips are mailed to participants in mid-February 2026. No in-person pickup requirement is mentioned.

Entry period

1st entry: October 1 – December 20, 2025; 2nd entry: December 21, 2025 – January 31, 2026. Both periods are now closed for the 2026 race.

On race day

No specific overseas runner support is mentioned beyond standard race-day operations.

Notes

The overseas entry fee is ¥20,000, double the domestic fee of ¥10,000. No cancellations or refunds are permitted for any reason, including race cancellation due to natural disasters.

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

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Overall Score

2.4

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