Marathons in Okinawa

Okinawa has one marathon in our database in Japan, centred on Naha.

Naha Marathon typically draws around 14,000 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.

NahaOkinawaJapan

Naha Marathon

The Naha Marathon brings roughly 14,000 runners to Okinawa's capital each December for a subtropical marathon experience unique in Japan. The course runs along the East China Sea coast and through Naha's urban centre with warm winter temperatures and ocean breezes. For runners seeking a December marathon in shorts and a vest, Naha is Japan's answer.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

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IbusukiKagoshimaJapan· 629 km away

Ibusuki Marathon

The Ibusuki Marathon in southern Kyushu attracts about 14,000 runners each January to a course along Kagoshima Bay with views of Sakurajima volcano. Ibusuki is famous for its natural hot-sand baths, and the marathon showcases the subtropical Satsuma Peninsula coastline. Warm winter temperatures and volcanic backdrop make it one of Japan's most distinctive regional marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 17 January 2027

TaipeiTaiwan· 630 km away

Taipei Marathon

The Taipei Marathon draws approximately 9,000 finishers on an urban road in Taipei, Taiwan. The course starts and finishes at Taipei City Hall. The route passes Taipei 101, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and the Keelung River embankment. Mostly flat with minor rises on river bridges.

Next race: Sunday, 20 December 2026

KagoshimaKagoshimaJapan· 658 km away

Kagoshima Marathon

The Kagoshima Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each March on a scenic bay road in Kagoshima, Japan. Running with the active volcano Sakurajima in sight makes the course instantly recognizable. The course passes Sakurajima views, Kinko Bay roads, and palm-lined city boulevards in the southern port city. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

WenzhouZhejiangChina· 722 km away

Wenzhou Marathon

The Wenzhou Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 12k finishers each December on an urban road in Wenzhou, China. Its combination of river scenery and warm winter timing suits southeast-coast marathoners. The route passes the Ou River, modern financial districts, and bridges linking the city's river islands. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

NingboZhejiangChina· 726 km away

Ningbo Marathon

The Ningbo Marathon draws approximately 15k runners each March through Zhejiang's ancient port city on the East China Sea. The course passes Tianyi Pavilion — China's oldest private library — the Old Bund waterfront, and the Hangzhou Bay bridge approach area on a flat coastal loop. March's mild Zhejiang spring showcases Ningbo's maritime trading heritage.

Next race: Sunday, 28 March 2027

MiyazakiMiyazakiJapan· 731 km away

Aoshima Pacific Marathon

The Aoshima Pacific Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each December on a coastal urban road in Miyazaki, Japan. Its warm southern-Japan setting makes it a popular contrast to colder mainland December races. The route passes palm-lined boulevards, Aoshima approaches, and broad roads under a subtropical coastal sky. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

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