Marathons in Aichi

Aichi has one marathon in our database in Japan, centred on Nagoya. Nagoya Women's Marathon typically draws around 19,000 finishers. Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line. Plan by month on our marathon calendar or filter by country and region.

Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Nagoya Women's Marathon

The Nagoya Women's Marathon is the world's largest women-only marathon, with nearly 20,000 female finishers each March. Every finisher receives a Tiffany & Co. pendant at the finish — a tradition that has made Nagoya a bucket-list race for women worldwide. The flat urban course runs through central Nagoya past Nagoya Castle and the Sakae district, and the race weekend atmosphere centres entirely on celebrating women's running.

Next race: Sunday, 14 March 2027

Nearby Marathons

Other races closest to Aichi.

Matsusaka, Mie, Japan· 75 km away

Mie Matsusaka Marathon

The Mie Matsusaka Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each December on an urban and rural road in Matsusaka, Japan. Local food culture is a major part of the race identity and post-race atmosphere. The route passes castle-town streets, open countryside, and roads linked to the city famous for Matsusaka beef. Castle-town streets and open countryside linked to Matsusaka beef carry December's race through a region where local food culture shapes the post-race atmosphere.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

Otsu, Shiga, Japan· 97 km away

Biwako Marathon

The Biwako Marathon is one of Japan's oldest and most prestigious marathons, drawing approximately 5,367 finishers each March around Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. The course follows Japan's largest lake with views of the Hira mountains and the Otsu waterfront. March's cool Kansai spring and flat lakeside paths make it a favourite tune-up before the Tokyo Marathon.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan· 106 km away

Kyoto Marathon

The Kyoto Marathon brings roughly 17,000 runners through Japan's ancient capital each February. The course links UNESCO-listed temples, the Kamo River, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace with views of forested hills on the city's eastern edge. Kyoto's cultural landmarks and spring-adjacent race date make it one of Japan's most scenic urban marathons despite a largely flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 21 February 2027

Nara, Japan· 115 km away

Nara Marathon

The Nara Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each December on a historic urban road through Japan's ancient capital. The route passes temple precinct approaches, the Nara Park edge, and roads with glimpses of wooded hills above the old city. Modest climbs through the middle miles reward runners with shifting views of shrines, deer-filled parkland, and Nara's rolling skyline.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

Fukui, Fukui, Japan· 116 km away

Fukui Sakura Marathon

The Fukui Sakura Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each March on an urban road in Fukui, Japan. The event was launched to showcase Fukui during cherry-blossom time and immediately drew a large field. The course passes castle ruins, river sections, and streets that line up with the city's sakura season. Castle ruins, river sections, and sakura-lined March streets showcase Fukui during cherry-blossom season on a course that stays largely level.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027