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Tokushima

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Tokushima Marathon

とくしまマラソン

Date
March 22, 2026
Location
Tokushima
Distance
To be determined
Entry Fee
¥11,000
Time Limit
7h
Capacity
8,500 runners
Finish Rate
Last updatedJune 17, 2026·15 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026

AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedCourse certified by World Athletics (WA)/AIMS and the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF)

Course profile

Flat (PB-friendly)A flat course along the Yoshino River. It includes some uphill and downhill sections on bridges.

Cutoffs & time limit

Time limit: 7 hours (race ends at 4:00 p.m.). Seven checkpoints: Checkpoint 1 at 4.8 km (10:15 a.m.), Checkpoint 2 at 11.0 km (11:10 a.m.), Checkpoint 3 at 16.9 km (12:05 p.m.), Checkpoint 4: 24.4 km (1:15 PM), Checkpoint 5: 29.2 km (1:55 PM), Checkpoint 6: 35.2 km (2:45 PM), Checkpoint 7: 38.9 km (3:20 PM)

Pacers

YesPacesetter available (see the Pacesetter page for details)

Start method

Block system (wave starts have been eliminated for this competition; all participants will start at the same time). Except for the Athlete category, blocks are determined based on past performance and projected times.

Finisher rewards

Participation Prize: Original T-shirt (optional; 2,000 yen extra). Finisher’s Prize: Original finisher’s medal and finisher’s towel (40 cm × 110 cm).

Changing & baggage

Baggage Check-in: Only designated bags will be transported by the organizers from the start venue to the finish venue. There is no shelter from the rain or wind at the start or finish venues.

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

4.9

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/AFinishability4.9AtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money4.0

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Open to overseas runners

How to enter

Entry is via RUNNET (online). A dedicated overseas runner quota of 200 spots exists within the 8,500-runner field.

Entry platform

RUNNET (ランネット) — free membership registration required.

What you need

Runners must be 18 or older on race day (excluding those still in high school at time of application). No other overseas-specific requirements are stated.

Payment

Entry fee is ¥11,000 plus 6% handling fee (¥660). Optional commemorative T-shirt costs an additional ¥2,000. Payment by convenience store, credit card, or bank transfer.

Bib pickup

Race bibs and participation goods are mailed out in early-to-mid March, so overseas runners should receive them by post before the race.

Entry period

Entry for the 2026 race opened 30 September 2025 and closed 31 December 2025 (first-come, first-served; now closed).

Notes

The 2026 race has already concluded. The page notes that runners must carry their health insurance card on race day, which may be difficult for overseas participants to fulfil — check with the organiser.

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

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Overall Score

4.0

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