Overview
The Mito Komon Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each October on an urban road in Mito, Japan. The race honors the famous Mito Komon figure and leans strongly into local history. The route passes Kodokan approaches, city parks, and broad Ibaraki roads connected to the Tokugawa-era Mito heritage. Kodokan approaches, city parks, and broad Ibaraki roads honor Tokugawa-era Mito heritage on a largely flat October course with strong local history.
Mito Komon Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Mito Komon Marathon 2026 race day
The next Mito Komon Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 4 October 2026 with a 9:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 100 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
Mito Komon Marathon course route
Starts and finishes in central Mito. The route passes Kodokan approaches, city parks, and broad Ibaraki roads connected to the Tokugawa-era Mito heritage. Mostly flat with gentle undulations. Very flat throughout.
Mito Komon Marathon elevation profile
The Mito Komon Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.
Entry requirements
The Mito Komon Marathon uses a lottery system through mitokomon-manyu-marathon.com and RUNNET, with applications typically accepted during a window that opens in April for the October race. The field of roughly 10k runners is capped and domestic demand through RUNNET makes lottery acceptance uncertain. International runners can apply through Run Japan or official travel packages when general lottery entry is oversubscribed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Mito Komon Marathon elevation profile?
- The Mito Komon Marathon has 100 metres of total climbing and 95 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is mostly flat with gentle undulations, with 5 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Mito Komon Marathon?
- The Mito Komon Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Starts and finishes in central Mito.
- What time does the Mito Komon Marathon start?
- The 2026 Mito Komon Marathon starts at 9:00 am local time on Sunday, 4 October 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on mitokomon-manyu-marathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Mito Komon Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in central Mito. Updated course maps are published at https://mitokomon-manyu-marathon.com/ each year.
- When is the Mito Komon Marathon and how do I register?
- Mito Komon Marathon is typically held in October. Registration opens through https://mitokomon-manyu-marathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Mito Komon Marathon course flat?
- Yes. Mito Komon Marathon is known for a largely flat profile with only minor undulations, making it popular with runners chasing steady pacing.
- What landmarks does the Mito Komon Marathon pass?
- The route passes Kodokan approaches, city parks, and broad Ibaraki roads connected to the Tokugawa-era Mito heritage.
- What weather should runners expect at Mito Komon Marathon?
- Typically mild with light humidity and comfortable autumn air.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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