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Hyogo

Full Marathon

World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon

世界遺産姫路城マラソン

Date

February 22, 2026

Location

Hyogo

Distance

Full Marathon

Entry Fee

¥13,000

Time Limit

—

Capacity

9,000 runners

Finish Rate

—

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AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedJapan Association of Athletics Federations-Certified Course

Course profile

Flat (PB-friendly)The course has few elevation changes and is mostly flat. It’s a fast course with a completion rate of over 90%.

Cutoffs & time limit

Checkpoint 1: 6.9 km (10:07), Checkpoint 2: 12.7 km (10:55), Checkpoint 3: 18.1 km (11:40), Checkpoint 4: 23.2 km (12:23), Checkpoint 5: 26.8 km (12:52), Checkpoint 6: 29.0 km (13:11), Checkpoint 7: 35.6 km (14:05), Checkpoint 8: 38.2 km (14:27), Checkpoint 9: 39.8 km (14:40), Finish: 42.195 km (15:00). Time limit: 6 hours (based on the starting gun).

Start method

9:00 a.m. Mass start. Starting blocks will be assigned based on the declared times.

Finisher rewards

Participation Prizes: Free admission ticket to Himeji Castle and an original T-shirt. Finishers will receive a finisher’s medal and a finisher’s towel.

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（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

3.5

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Open to overseas runners

How to enter

A dedicated overseas entry quota (300 spots) is available. Entry is via the race's official website, likely through a separate overseas entry link listed on the participation page.

Entry platform

RUNNET is used for general (domestic) entries; the overseas quota has a separate entry link (

What you need

Must be born on or before April 1, 2007. No other overseas-specific eligibility requirements are stated beyond the general participation rules.

Payment

Entry fee is ¥13,000 plus a RUNNET handling fee (¥780). Payment by credit card, convenience store, or Pay-easy at time of registration.

Bib pickup

Marathon runners must pick up their bib in person at Eagle Himeji on February 21, 2026 (10:30–20:00). Runners cannot race without completing this in-person check-in; ID is required.

Entry period

August 4, 2025 (10:00) to October 31, 2025 (23:59). Places are allocated on a first-come, first-paid basis.

On race day

Emergency first aid is provided on course. No race-day bib pickup is available.

Notes

The overseas quota is 300 of the 9,000 total marathon spots. The mandatory in-person bib pickup the day before the race (with photo ID) is a significant logistical consideration for overseas runners traveling to Himeji.

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