Yokohama Marathon

Yokohama Marathon course route

The Yokohama Marathon is a bayfront loop starting and finishing near Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in Minato Mirai, passing Yamashita Park, Chinatown, Kannai, and the promenade with views of Tokyo Bay and the Yokohama Bay Bridge. The waterfront sections are the easiest because they stay flat and scenic, while the minor overpass rises and exposed bayfront straights become tougher in the second half. Spectators gather in Minato Mirai, around Yamashita Park and Chinatown, and along the bayfront finish.

Yokohama Marathon elevation profile

The Yokohama Marathon course is very flat over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 50 metres of climbing and 50 metres of descent, with minimal net elevation change from start to finish.

Entry requirements

The Yokohama Marathon takes place on the first Sunday of March. Registration is handled through https://www.yokohamamarathon.jp/en/. Entries typically sell out quickly given the race's popularity in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Yokohama Marathon course video

Race-day footage from the course to help you picture the route, crowds, and key landmarks on marathon day.

Introducing running spots in Yokohama.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Yokohama Marathon elevation profile?

The Yokohama Marathon has 50 metres of total climbing and 50 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is very flat, with 0 metres of net change from start to finish.

How long is the Yokohama Marathon?

The Yokohama Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. Urban coastal road starts near Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in the Minato Mirai waterfront district and finishes in the same area.

What time does the Yokohama Marathon start?

The 2027 Yokohama Marathon starts at 9:15 am local time on Sunday, 7 March 2027. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.yokohamamarathon.jp/en/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.

Where does the Yokohama Marathon start and finish?

The race starts and finishes in the Minato Mirai waterfront district near the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Runners loop through the bayfront, Chinatown, and central Yokohama before returning to the harbour finish.

When is the Yokohama Marathon held?

The Yokohama Marathon takes place on the first Sunday of March. Registration is handled through https://www.yokohamamarathon.jp/en/. Entries typically sell out quickly given the race's popularity in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Is the Yokohama Marathon a flat course?

Yes. The coastal loop through Minato Mirai and Yamashita Park is one of Japan's flatter major marathons, with negligible climbing beyond short overpass ramps. It suits runners targeting personal bests in cool spring weather.

What landmarks does the Yokohama Marathon pass?

Runners see the Red Brick Warehouse, Yokohama Landmark Tower, Yamashita Park, Yokohama Chinatown, and the bayfront with views toward Tokyo Bay and the Yokohama Bay Bridge.

What is Yokohama weather like on race day in March?

Early March in Yokohama is cool to mild, often 8–14 °C (46–57 °F) at the start with a chance of brisk bay breezes along the waterfront. A light jacket or throwaway layer is useful for the pre-dawn corrals.