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Osaka

Full Marathon

Yodogawa Kanpei Marathon

淀川寛平マラソン

Date
November 28, 2026
Entry Deadline
October 19, 2026
Location
Osaka
Distance
Full Marathon
Entry Fee
¥2,500
Time Limit
4h
Capacity
Finish Rate
Last updatedJune 11, 2026·20 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 12, 2026

AI summary

COURSE

Course profile

It is noted that the half marathon, 10K, and ekiden are not wheelchair-accessible due to unpaved sections and hills on the course.

Cutoffs & time limit

Half Marathon: 2 hours 30 minutes (Cutoff: 1 hour 30 minutes after the starting gun, near the 10 km mark) / 10 km: 1 hour 30 minutes / Ekiden: 2 hours (advanced to 3:05 p.m.) / Walk: 4 hours / Elementary School 3 km: 30 minutes / Pairs 5 km: 50 minutes

Finisher rewards

Commemorative gloves (tentative) will be mailed in advance to all participants in all events. Walkers who complete the course will receive a completion certificate after crossing the finish line. Runners who complete the race can print out their completion certificates from the website at a later date.

Changing & baggage

Temporary changing rooms for men and women and a self-managed luggage storage area will be set up inside Yodogawa Stadium (the organizer is not responsible for lost or stolen items).

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

AI summary

RELAY

Team format & legs

The ekiden consists of 5 legs totaling approximately 17 km, with a maximum of 6 runners per team (250 teams; 1,500 participants sought). The relay baton will be passed forward (1 hour and 35 minutes after the starting gun).

Team composition rules

Teams consisting of middle school students or older who can complete the race within two hours. A women’s category is available. Awards will be presented separately for the Open and Women’s categories.

Solo / small team

Not allowed

Course format

Stage relay (ekiden)

Venue & setup

The main venue is Yodogawa Stadium in the Hirakata area of Yodogawa River Park. Changing rooms and a luggage storage area are available. There will be an opening stage featuring comedians and a finale.

Time limit

Ekiden: Time limit is 2 hours. If the relay baton is not passed by 3:05 p.m. (1 hour and 35 minutes after the starting gun), the handoff is not permitted, and the team will be moved up in the starting order. Teams moved up in the starting order will be treated as DNF.

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 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

0.0

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

N/A

Access

アクセス

4.5

Value for Money

コスパ

5.0
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishability0.0AtmosphereN/AAccess4.5Value for Money5.0

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Overseas entry not available

Bib pickup

Bibs are mailed to registered addresses around November 20. If not received by November 25, replacements can be collected on race day at the bib reissue desk.

Entry period

Entry opened April 18, 2026; deadline is October 19, 2026 (or when capacity is reached).

Notes

Bibs are mailed out after the entry deadline, implying a Japanese delivery address is required. No mention of overseas entry support. Overseas runners would face significant hurdles.

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

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Overall Score

3.2

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Overseas entry not available