Kyoto Marathon

5 (5 Reviews)
Kyoto, Japan
18 Feb, 2024 (Sun)
Event size: 10000 - 24999 participants

Running

42.195 km

About the event

***The Kyoto Marathon is brought to you by the Chinese tour operator zx42195 as a guaranteed entry for international runners.***

Experience a thrilling journey through the historical city of Kyoto on this grand course. The tour will take participants past the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites and many other tourist attractions, with spectacular views of the area. Experience the charm of the urban setting on this annual event. Enjoy the sights of the stunning Nishikyogoku Athletic Park, Teryu-ji Temple, Seiryo-ji Temple, Daikaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Botanical Garden, Hirosawa-no-ike Pond, Ninna-ji Temple, Kyoto Concert Hall, Ryoan-ji Temple and Kyoto Botanical Garden. All of these attractions and more await participants of this grand course.

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Kyoto Marathon

18 Feb, 2024 (Sun) - 09:00
Running
42.195 km
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The course of the marathon takes the runners though the gorgeous city of Kyoto, passing by seven UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites and several other highlights.
Solo
On site
Road
UNESCO World Heritage Site
City

Course details

Course highlights

Experience the Delights of Kyoto On the path, you will find seven UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites including Tenryu-ji Temple, Ninna-ji Temple, Ryoan-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kamigamo-jinja Shrine, Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, and Ginkaku-ji Temple. In addition, the route is adorned with other captivating tourist attractions including Umenomiya-taisha Shrine, Matsunoo-taisha Shrine, Seiryo-ji Temple, Daikaku-ji Temple, Hirano-jinja Shrine, Wara-tenjin Shrine, Daitoku-ji Temple, Imamiya-jinja Shrine, and Heian-jingu Shrine. Notable modern landmarks such as the recently renovated ROHM Theatre Kyoto and Kyoto City Hall also grace the course. Kyoto, known for its beautiful scenery, offers runners a breathtaking course. Starting along the Katsura River, participants are treated to a stunning view of the Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama. The route then meanders through the picturesque Sagano area and past the serene Hirosawa-no-ike Pond. Runners will then find themselves on the renowned Kinukake-no-michi Road, revered for its scenic beauty for centuries. As they continue, the course takes them through the Kyoto Botanical Gardens, along the iconic Kamo River, and into the lush and historic Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, also known as the Kyoto Imperial Palace. A highlight of the Kyoto Marathon is the opportunity to witness the five mountains that take center stage during the Gozan no Okuribi festival. These mountains are illuminated with enormous bonfires in the shape of the Chinese characters for "large" and "Buddha's teachings," as well as familiar shapes like a torii shrine gate and a boat. City of Road Races The Kyoto Marathon is an annual marathon race held in Kyoto, Japan. The course begins at TAKEBISHI Stadium Kyoto (Nishikyogoku Athletic Park) and takes runners through the historic city streets of Kyoto. The marathon showcases the beauty and cultural heritage of Kyoto, with runners passing by landmarks such as Nishioji-dori Street, Higashioji-dori Street, and Marutamachi-dori Street.

Start address

Kyoto,jp

Finish address

Kyoto,jp

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Finisher medal
Drink Stations
Bag drop
Timing chip (single use)
Toilets
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance

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Sophia Freckmann
Feb 2020
42.195 km

It was an incredible experience running in Kyoto. Having lived an hour away from Kyoto city for a year, I felt that running this marathon gave me the opportunity to get to know the city even better. The course was hilly causing some challenges, but overall the event was very well organized. The highlight for me was getting cheered on by Maiko in the Botanical Gardens! A great experience!

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Wang Chin Wah
Feb 2020
42.195 km

This is the race to go beside Tokyo and Osaka. Amazing crowds, beautiful countryside scenery, and cool weather. The route can be challenging and hilly at some points but runners will definitely enjoy it if well prepared.

Marathon!

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Kyoko Koshi
Country flag of JP
Feb 2019
42.195 km

You can see many traditional spots in Kyoto. You will be able to feel special at the goal of Heian Shrine.

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Dan Walding
Country flag of AU
Feb 2019
42.195 km

This is the race to run if you don't get the ballot entry to Tokyo Marathon and can't fork out the $1000 for the charity entry. Kyoto is a lovely city and this is a very fun race. It starts on the west side of the city, heads north, then east, before following the river south and ending near Higashiyama station. It's a mid-sized race (maybe 15,000?), predominantly Japanese crowd. Great atmosphere, and you run past temples that you expect to see master yoda meditatiing out the front of. This race is great because they give you the option to get your name translated into Japanese on your bib. It was so great to hear people cheer me on in Japanese. It's a quite flat race, mainly roads but there's a short section (a few Km) on gravel while the course follows the river path. Lots of drink stations and great crowd support. Mainly on dual carriageway so PB hunters will want to get to the front at the start. Only some small hills here and there. I loved it and will do it again!

Weather is quite cold this time of the year. Keep that in mind when choosing outfit to run in. Signposting at the start is predominantly in Japanese. There are very few foreigners. But it's easy enough to work out as you just follow everyone else to the start line. Very enjoyable race!

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