Marathons in Wakayama

Wakayama has one marathon in our database in Japan, centred on Kamitonda.

Kishu Kuchikumano Marathon typically draws around 4,500 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.

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Kishu Kuchikumano Marathon

The Kishu Kuchikumano Marathon draws approximately 4,500 finishers each February on a rural road in Kamitonda, Japan. It is the established full marathon of Wakayama's Kumano gateway region and has a long history of large local support. The route passes Kumano foothill roads, farm villages, and open Wakayama valley scenery. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 7 February 2027

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TokushimaTokushimaJapan· 88 km away

Tokushima Marathon

The Tokushima Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each March on a river road in Tokushima, Japan. Its levee-road profile makes it one of Japan's steadier pacing courses. The course passes Shinmachi River areas, wide embankment roads, and open views toward the surrounding low mountains. The course is very flat throughout.

Next race: Sunday, 7 March 2027

OsakaOsakaJapan· 107 km away

Osaka Marathon

The Osaka Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 32k finishers on an urban road in Osaka, Japan. The course starts and finishes at Osaka Castle Park. The route passes Osaka Castle, Nakanoshima, Umeda, and Namba through central Osaka. Mostly flat with gentle undulations on bridge approaches over the city's rivers.

Next race: Sunday, 28 February 2027

KobeHyogoJapan· 109 km away

Kobe Marathon

The Kobe Marathon draws around 18,000 runners each November on a course that celebrates the port city's recovery and waterfront identity. The route crosses the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge area and follows Kobe's harbourfront with views of the Rokko mountains and Osaka Bay. Kobe's mild autumn climate and enthusiastic local crowds make it one of western Japan's most popular marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 15 November 2026

NaraNaraJapan· 111 km away

Nara Marathon

The Nara Marathon is one of the world's largest marathons, drawing approximately 10k finishers each December on a historic urban road in Nara, Japan. It is one of Japan's most atmospheric history-rich marathons because the route runs beside so many heritage zones. The course passes temple precinct approaches, the Nara Park edge, and roads with glimpses of the ancient capital's hills. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

MatsusakaMieJapan· 138 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. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 6 December 2026

KyotoKyotoJapan· 146 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

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