Overview
The Toyama Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 13k finishers each November on a bay-to-city road in Toyama, Japan. Clear-weather views of the Northern Alps are the signature visual payoff of the race. The route passes Toyama Bay views, river crossings, and long roads with the Tateyama mountain range as a backdrop. Toyama Bay views, river crossings, and long roads with the Tateyama range as backdrop reward runners on a bay-to-city course with subtle grade changes.
Toyama Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Toyama Marathon 2026 race day
The next Toyama Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 1 November 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.
Toyama Marathon course route
Starts near the bay side and finishes in central Toyama. The route passes Toyama Bay views, river crossings, and long roads with the Tateyama mountain range as a backdrop. Mostly flat with gentle undulations. Very flat throughout.
Toyama Marathon elevation profile
The Toyama 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 Toyama Marathon uses a lottery system through toyamamarathon.com and RUNNET, with applications typically accepted during a window that opens in May for the November race. The field of roughly 13k 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 Toyama Marathon elevation profile?
- The Toyama 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 Toyama Marathon?
- The Toyama Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Bay-to-city road starts near the bay side and finishes in central Toyama.
- What time does the Toyama Marathon start?
- The 2026 Toyama Marathon starts at 9:00 am local time on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.toyamamarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Toyama Marathon start and finish?
- Starts near the bay side and finishes in central Toyama. Updated course maps are published at https://www.toyamamarathon.com/ each year.
- When is the Toyama Marathon and how do I register?
- Toyama Marathon is typically held in November. Registration opens through https://www.toyamamarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Toyama Marathon course flat?
- Yes. Toyama Marathon is known for a largely flat profile with only minor undulations, making it popular with runners chasing steady pacing.
- What landmarks does the Toyama Marathon pass?
- The route passes Toyama Bay views, river crossings, and long roads with the Tateyama mountain range as a backdrop.
- What weather should runners expect at Toyama Marathon?
- Usually cool and crisp with occasional sea breeze and excellent autumn racing temperatures.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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