Japan Marathon & Running Events 2027: Complete Race Calendar
2027-01-20 · 10分鐘閱讀
Tokyo Marathon's lottery, Nagoya Women's registration, Osaka Marathon, Hokkaido, Naha — the full 2027 Japan marathon calendar with entry dates for foreign runners.
Japan hosts five of the world's most oversubscribed marathons: Tokyo (World Marathon Majors member), Osaka, Nagoya Women's, Kyoto, and Hokkaido. Lotteries open 6-10 months pre-race, charity bibs cost ¥100,000+, and overseas entry windows close early. This 2027 Japan marathon calendar maps every major race with its registration window and the realistic path for a foreign runner to get a bib.
💡Last content review: November 2026
Dates sourced from each race's 2026 edition schedule and official announcements. Lottery results typically mid-September; charity bibs open October. Confirm at each race's English site before transferring funds.
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Golden Week, Obon, New Year and the sakura and autumn-leaf peaks fill up fast. Once your dates are set, check availability now. Every week you wait, there are fewer rooms to choose from.
Quick facts: 2027 marathon calendar
| Race | Date 2027 | Field size | Foreign-runner path | 預訂 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Marathon | Feb 28 (Sun) | ~35,000 | Lottery open Jul-Aug 2026; charity bib ~¥50,000 | 🏨 預訂 |
| Tokyo Marathon | Mar 7 (Sun) | 38,000 | Lottery closed Aug 2026; charity bib ¥500,000 | 🏨 預訂 |
| Nagoya Women's Marathon | Mar 14 (Sun) | 22,000 | Women-only; lottery Sep-Oct 2026 | 🏨 預訂 |
| Kyoto Marathon | Feb 21 (Sun) | ~16,000 | Lottery open Aug 2026 | 🏨 預訂 |
| Hokkaido Marathon | Aug 29 (Sun) | ~16,000 | First-come May 2027 (summer race) | 🏨 預訂 |
| Kobe Marathon | Nov 14 (Sun) | ~20,000 | Lottery open May 2027 | 🏨 預訂 |
| Yokohama Marathon | Oct 24 (Sun) | ~25,000 | Lottery open Apr 2027 | 🏨 預訂 |
| Naha Marathon (Okinawa) | Dec 5 (Sun) | ~26,000 | First-come Jul 2027 | 🏨 預訂 |
All races above are IAAF-certified; Tokyo and Osaka have WR-qualifying flat courses; Nagoya Women's and Hokkaido run in challenging weather windows but attract elites.
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3 Japan hotels to start your trip (Tokyo / Kyoto / Osaka)
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1. The Peninsula Tokyo
Our top Tokyo splurge — Hibiya Park views + Imperial Palace moat sakura. Michelin dining on-site. Perfect first-night-in-Japan arrival.
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Higashiyama's best 5-star location. Walking distance to Sanjusangendo, Kiyomizu-dera. Our Kyoto base pick.
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Nakanoshima 40th-floor views across Osaka. 5-star service, Michelin restaurants, Mandarin + Korean concierge. Great Namba access.
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3 Tokyo experiences worth reserving ahead
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1. Mt. Fuji + Hakone Day Tour from Tokyo
Full-day guided bus tour with English guide. Hits 5 highlights, includes Owakudani cable car.
Reserve on Klook →2. Tokyo Tsukiji Food + Culture Walking Tour
Half-day guided eating tour — 10+ tastings, bypasses the tourist menu stalls. Small group.
Reserve on Klook →3. teamLab Planets Tokyo Admission
The barefoot immersive-art experience in Toyosu. Timed entry — mobile voucher saves 90-min queue.
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The 3 entry paths
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- ●Overseas lottery (General) — Enter via each race's English site; pay ¥16,500-18,500 entry fee; results in 2-6 weeks; 10-15% success rate for Tokyo, 30-40% for others
- ●Charity bib — Guaranteed entry if you raise minimum funds; Tokyo ¥500,000, Osaka ¥50,000, Nagoya ¥90,000; apply via race partner charity site
- ●Qualifying time (RRT / 'Run as One') — Sub-2:45 men / sub-3:30 women for Tokyo + Osaka elite non-elite bib; must submit certificate from major IAAF race
Tokyo Marathon — the big one
- ●World Marathon Majors member (alongside Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London, NYC)
- ●Flat course from Shinjuku to Tokyo Station; usually 10-12°C race-morning
- ●Lottery entry fee ¥16,500 non-refundable; apply August 2026 for March 2027
- ●Overseas RUN as ONE charity bib ¥500,000; sold out by early October
- ●Expo at Tokyo Big Sight, mandatory pickup Thu-Sat before race
- ●Finish is Tokyo Station; walk to any JR station for transport
Osaka Marathon — easier than Tokyo
- ●Field 35,000; lottery success 25-30%; English entry at osaka-marathon.com
- ●Loop course finishing at Osaka Castle; flat; February race morning 5-10°C
- ●Charity bib ¥50,000 — 10x cheaper than Tokyo
- ●Course closures stricter — 7-hour cutoff
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Nagoya Women's Marathon — Tiffany finisher pendant
- ●Women-only, world's largest women-only marathon at 22,000
- ●Finisher medal is a Tiffany & Co. silver pendant — famous collector's item
- ●Lottery Sep-Oct 2026 for March 2027; success ~40%
- ●Hilly first half, flat finish; 5-8°C typical race morning
- ●Nagoya Dome finish — tons of merchandise + photos
Hokkaido Marathon — Japan's only summer major
- ●Last Sunday of August; mild Hokkaido weather 18-22°C race morning
- ●First-come-first-served registration May 2027; no lottery
- ●Fast flat course through Sapporo
- ●Combine with 2 weeks post-race lavender/sunflower touring
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Running events beyond the marathons
- ●Fuji Mountain Race — July, half-marathon from Fuji Base to Summit; ¥10,500; elite athletic challenge
- ●Lake Kawaguchiko Marathon — November, 42k lap of Lake Kawaguchiko with Mt Fuji views
- ●Honolulu Marathon JALHM pairing (Jan 10) — many JAL packages combine Honolulu run + Tokyo stopover
- ●Shimanami Kaido Cycling + Running — October, 70k island-hopping race
- ●Marathons in major prefectures — Fukuoka Marathon Nov, Shizuoka Mar, Nagano Apr, Kagoshima Mar — all accept foreign entries
What to pack + know
- ●Expo bib pickup is mandatory in-person — allow 2 days before race
- ●No GPS watches in Tokyo elite corrals (hobby runners OK)
- ●Elevation gain for 'flat' Tokyo course: 70m total
- ●Water stations every 2-3km, Pocari Sweat (Japan's version of Gatorade)
- ●Hydration vests allowed in most races; no personal pacers
- ●Public transport free to runners on race morning (show bib)
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FAQ
- ●Can foreigners enter all Japan marathons? Yes, every major has English entry portal; some smaller regional races Japanese-only.
- ●When does [Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Marathon 2027 lottery open? August 2026 — closed by publication.
- ●Is [Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) Marathon Boston qualifier? Yes, World Marathon Majors member; sub-3:00 M35 is BQ.
- ●What's a charity bib? Guaranteed entry in exchange for charitable fundraising ¥50-500K.
- ●Do I need a Japan running license? No — bring your home-country medical clearance if asked.
- ●Can I defer my entry? Tokyo yes to following year; others usually no.
- ●Where do runners stay for [Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity)? Shinjuku start / Marunouchi finish — both work.
- ●What's typical weather for [Tokyo](https://www.booking.com/searchresults.html?ss=Tokyo&aid=8095781&label=auto-tokyo-autolink&nflt=review_score%3D80&order=popularity) race day? 10-12°C start, 15°C finish; perfect running conditions.
- ●Is there a half-marathon? Separate events — Tokyo Marathon has no half; Osaka has 10K companion race.
- ●Can non-runners spectate? Yes, course lined with free viewing spots; cheer squads at every km.
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