Kitakyushu Marathon 2027 – Japan

• February 21, 2027
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What to expect

Kitakyushu Marathon is a full marathon of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and AIMS official course, running through tourist spots of Kitakyushu, a major industrial port city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu. The race is organized by Kitakyushu City and Kitakyushu City Athletics Association, with support from Kitakyushu Marathon Executive Committee, and is known for gorgeous finishing medals designed by manga artist Reiji Matsumoto and traditional Kokuraori cloth ribbon loved by Ieyasu Tokugawa.

The course starts at Kitakyushu City Hall and finishes near Kitakyushu International Conference Hall and West Japan General Exhibition Center, both in Kokura district, following around Kokura Castle, turning at Moji port, and finishing at waterfront. The course is certified by Japan Association of Athletics Federations and AIMS, marathon field capped at 10,800 including both lottery and first-come places, and time limit is 6 hours measured from gun with 10 cutoff points, making it BQ-eligible Boston Qualifier.

The race was first held in 2014, with 2021 and 2022 editions cancelled, and recent edition drew 12,638 participants across four events, a record for race, per Mainichi Shimbun. This year race introduces new 1.5-kilometer Fun Run open to wheelchair users, expanding participation opportunities alongside full marathon and other existing events.

Expect cool coastal winter conditions with average temperature 8.8C, median humidity 72%, peak wind 28.9 km/h, typical conditions cool coastal winter across last 20 years average 8.8C with 10th to 90th percentile band 5.7 to 12.1C. Wind is variable most runners underestimate, median wind speed 28.9 km/h and 90th percentile reaches 40.4 km/h, affecting pace by 5 to 15 seconds per kilometer in exposed stretches along Kanmon Strait in second half.

Entry features eight separate entry routes, only three of them ballots, with overseas runners allocation of 100 marathon places first-come open from July 31 at 10:00 JST until November 6 at 20:00 JST for applicants resident outside Japan, fee 20,000 yen, places go in order of application rather than by draw, closing six weeks later than general lottery.

Match/event dates

Event Date: February 21, 2027

Event Name: Kitakyushu Marathon 2027

Start Time: 09:00 Asia/Tokyo timezone

Location: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka, Japan, Kokura district

Official Site: Kitakyushu Marathon Organizing Committee

Contact: toiawase@kitakyushu-marathon.jp, 1-1 Jonai Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu, T +81 93 582 2831, E toiawase@kitakyushu-marathon.jp

Website: https://en.kitakyushu-marathon.jp/ and https://kitakyushu-marathon.jp/

Field Size: Approximately 10,800 runners marathon, includes lottery and first-come places

Time Limit: 6 hours measured from gun, 10 cutoff points, cutoff pace 8:32 per km

Fee Trend: 2025 14,500 Yen, 2026 14,500 Yen, 2027 15,500 Yen, 2-year increase 6.9% below industry average, International 20,000 Yen 1.3x domestic

Course Type: City road course from Kokura with western and eastern out-and-back legs, certified by JAAF and AIMS, Boston Qualifier

Race Week Climate: Average temperature 8.8C, humidity 72%, peak wind 28.9 km/h, rain chance 39%, runnability 71/100 based on 20 years race-week weather

Exact packet pick-up and opening ceremony times announced via official website closer to event.

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Stadium & sports venue

Start Location: Starting in front of Kitakyushu City Hall, Kokura district, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. City Hall is central landmark near Kokura Castle.

Finish Location: Finishing near West Japan General Exhibition Center and Kitakyushu International Conference Center, also called Kitakyushu Messe convention complex, address 3-8-1 Asano Kita-ku Kokura Kitakyushu City. Also listed as finish outside Kitakyushu International Conference Center.

Course Layout: City road course from Kokura with western and eastern out-and-back legs. First half west to Higashida Steel Heritage District, with 7.5 km checkpoint named for Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History in Higashida area of Yawatahigashi ward, home to surviving first blast furnace of former government-run Yawata Steel Works. Route swings west out of Kokura first, then comes back into city centre at 20.3 km checkpoint outside Kokura Station. Coverage of previous race singled out Higashida blast furnace site and Mojiko retro district as two landmarks.

Second Half: Second half heads east toward strait, 25.5 km checkpoint at Mojieki-mae-kita, 28.8 km at Seaside Plaza, official course map marks turnaround at Mojiko Retro near 30 km point. Return leg runs coast back toward Kokura through checkpoints at 32.0 km West Coast car park, 35.8 km and 39.9 km Akasaka Kaigan junction. Closing stretch long, exposed and beside water, which is why median wind 28.9 km/h matters more than flat profile.

Terrain: Road terrain, official elevation chart scaled 0-60 m, only sustained rise high point roughly 40 m around km 5-6. Everything else runs close to sea level, both start and finish near zero. Terrain not limiting factor, progressively tightening cutoff schedule and coastal wind are.

Facilities: West Japan General Exhibition Center used for bib collection and check-in, with address 3-8-1 Asano. Kitakyushu City Hall start area has warm-up space.

AIMS Certification: Course certified by Japan Association of Athletics Federations and AIMS, Boston Qualifier.

Full fixture or event schedule

Race Weekend Schedule Based on Official Guidelines:

Saturday Before Race – Bib Collection: Runner check-in happens Saturday from 9:00 to 20:00 only at Kitakyushu Messe convention complex, guidelines state plainly no collection two days before race and none on race morning. If cannot be in city on Saturday, domestic pre-shipping route will not help overseas runners as limited to residents of Japan, so build travel around arriving no later than afternoon.

Race Day Morning:

Early Morning: Venue opens near Kitakyushu City Hall for warm-up, baggage drop.

09:00: Marathon start from Kitakyushu City Hall, gun time.

Cutoff Points: 10 cutoff points with closing times: 3 km checkpoint 3.1 km closing 9:40 requires cumulative pace 12:54 per km, 8 km checkpoint 7.5 km 10:16 needs 10:08, 11 km checkpoint 11.3 km 10:47 needs 9:28, 15 km checkpoint 15.3 km 11:20 needs 9:09, 20 km checkpoint 20.3 km 12:00 needs 8:52. Clearing comfortably does not mean banked time, schedule tightens every checkpoint. Second half: 25 km checkpoint closing 12:43 needs 8:44, 29 km 13:10 needs 8:40, 32 km 13:36 needs 8:37, 36 km 14:07 needs 8:34, 40 km checkpoint 39.9 km closing 14:41 needs 8:32 per km. Flat 6-hour finish averages 8:31 per km, so 40 km checkpoint effectively demands six-hour pace outright, leaving no margin.

Finish Itself: Clear 40 km checkpoint at exactly 14:41 and have 19 minutes to cover remaining 2.295 km which works out at 8:16 per km faster than six-hour average, so plan to reach 40 km with about five minutes in hand if expect to fade late.

Finish Closure: Finish outside Kitakyushu International Conference Center closes 6 hours from gun, around 15:00.

Post-Race: Medal ceremony with gorgeous medal designed by Reiji Matsumoto and Kokuraori cloth ribbon.

Other Events: Pair Relay Marathon, 20.4 km event starting in front of Kitakyushu City Hall ending near West Japan General Exhibition Center, 3km and 5km fun runs 1,000 participants, new 1.5-kilometer Fun Run open to wheelchair users.

Teams, athletes & participants

Marathon: Capacity approximately 10,800 runners, includes lottery-based tickets and first-come first-served available slots, participants aged 18 and over by gender, able to complete run within 5 hours 40 minutes including athletes recommended by Kitakyushu Marathon, time limit total 6 hours with 10 cutoff points.

Pair Relay Marathon: Team of two complete half marathon each, available only for 100 pairs in early edition, later expanded, fee 29,000 yen per two-person team approximately $195, popular for friends and couples.

Fun Runs: 3km and 5km fun runs 1,000 participants only, plus new 1.5-kilometer wheelchair Fun Run expanding participation.

Eligibility: Marathon open to 18 and over, able to complete within time limit, international allocation 100 marathon places for applicants resident outside Japan.

Entry Routes: Eight separate entry routes, only three ballots: speed-runner ballot 1,000 places requiring performance on or after January 1, 2024 on JAAF or AIMS certified course with proof uploaded by September 4, time inside 3:30 marathon or 1:30 half or 35:00 10km earning forward start block, general ballot, Kitakyushu residents ballot, plus first-come routes: overseas runners allocation, hometown-tax, volunteer, domestic pre-shipping route.

Duplicate Applications: Duplicate applications disqualified with single exception of entering marathon and 20.7 km event together.

International Participation: Overseas runners allocation 100 places first come from July 31 at 10:00 JST until November 6 at 20:00 JST, fee 20,000 yen, applied via organizers overseas entry site rather than domestic lottery.

Tournament format & competition structure

Format: Road race on city roads from City Hall to waterfront using certified course with bridges and broad coastal roads, Boston Qualifier yes, course type city road course from Kokura with western and eastern out-and-back legs.

Competition Structure: Single marathon distance 42.195 km with net and chip timing, gun time start, 10 cutoff points with progressively tightening schedule.

Certification: Certified by Japan Association of Athletics Federations and AIMS, official measurement, eligible for personal records and Boston qualification.

Time Limit: Total 6 hours measured from gun, cutoff at check points included, final 2.295 km after 40 km checkpoint requires 8:16 per km if arriving on limit.

Course Profile: Official elevation chart scaled 0-60 m, only sustained rise roughly 40 m around km 5-6 near Higashida, rest close to sea level, not limiting factor.

Strategy: Terrain not limiting factor, progressively tightening cutoff schedule and coastal wind are main challenges, wind impact 5 to 15 seconds per km in exposed stretches, headwinds slow down exponentially 20 km/h wind costs more than twice 10 km/h wind.

Awards: Gorgeous finishing medals designed by manga artist Reiji Matsumoto and traditional Kokuraori cloth ribbon loved by Ieyasu Tokugawa for finishers, plus finisher certificates issued online only with no printed version.

Preparation: Bring-your-own-cup system for drink stations fun run excepted, so pack collapsible cup, on-course food listing promises Kokura beef.

Match/event times

Typical Race Day Timeline:

09:00: Marathon start from Kitakyushu City Hall.

Cutoff Schedule: 3.1 km closing 9:40, 7.5 km closing 10:16, 11.3 km closing 10:47, 15.3 km closing 11:20, 20.3 km closing 12:00, 25.5 km closing 12:43, 28.8 km closing 13:10, 32.0 km closing 13:36, 35.8 km closing 14:07, 39.9 km closing 14:41.

Finish: Finish outside Kitakyushu International Conference Center closing 15:00, 6 hours from gun.

Bib Collection: Saturday 9:00 to 20:00 only at Kitakyushu Messe.

Weather Preparation: Dress for wind rather than cold, thin windproof shell or throwaway layer over race kit covers 9:00 start, long exposed stretch along Kanmon Strait in second half where unprotected torso costs you.

Pace Planning: Use splits calculator to convert each checkpoint into clock time before race morning, plan to reach 40 km with five minutes in hand.

Ticket types

Kitakyushu Marathon does not use traditional spectator tickets as roadside viewing free, but participation fees apply.

Participation Fees Converted to USD Based on Official Guidelines:

Domestic Marathon General: 15,500 Yen, approximately $104, plus separate 870 Yen administrative charge approximately $6, total 16,370 Yen approximately $110.

International Marathon Overseas Allocation: 20,000 Yen, approximately $134, premium 4,500 Yen about 29 percent over domestic. Trajectory not one-way: premium was 2,000 Yen about 14 percent in 2025 when figures were 16,500 and 14,500 Yen, peaked at 5,500 Yen about 38 percent in 2026 when overseas fee first reached 20,000 Yen, narrowed to 29 percent for 2027 as domestic fee rose while overseas held flat.

Historical Fees: 2025 fee 14,500 Yen approximately $97, 2026 same 14,500 Yen, 2020 fee 12,100 Yen approximately $81, 2019 fee 10,000 Yen approximately $67, showing gradual increase below industry average 3.4% vs 4.6% per year.

Pair Relay Marathon: 29,000 Yen per two-person team approximately $195.

20.7 km Event: 14,500 Yen approximately $97.

Fun Runs 3km and 5km: Typically 2,000 to 4,000 Yen approximately $13 to $27.

New Wheelchair Fun Run 1.5km: Fee expected similar to fun runs, expanding participation opportunities.

Optional Extras: Official T-shirt 2,000 Yen approximately $13 not included in participant pack, nicknamed bib 500 Yen approximately $3, commemorative T-shirt participation commemorative fee 1,500 Yen tax included added to entry fee for those who wish to purchase original commemorative competition participation T-shirt.

Spectator Access: Free and open to public along entire course including Kokura Castle, Higashida blast furnace site, Mojiko Retro district, and finish at waterfront.

Registration: Online only via computer smartphone tablet, via official race site.

Ticket release phases

Entry Opening: Entry opens for every route at 10:00 JST on Friday July 31, 2026, based on 2027 guidelines.

Closing Dates Differ by Route:

Speed-Runner Ballot and Seeded Route: Close September 4 at 20:00.

General Ballot, Kitakyushu Residents Ballot, Domestic Pre-shipping Route: Close September 24 at 20:00.

Hometown-Tax, Overseas, Volunteer Routes: Stay open until November 6 at 20:00.

Lottery Results: Announced October 16, successful applicants must pay by October 30.

Entry Dates for Other Marathons Reference: Same-season marathons still open for entry include Ishigaki Island Marathon first-come closes October 31, Kagawa Marathon March 21 closes November 23, Tokushima Marathon closes November 30, Itabashi City Marathon closes December 4, Tottori Marathon closes December 11.

Bib Collection: Runner check-in Saturday February 20 from 9:00 to 20:00 only at Kitakyushu Messe convention complex, no collection two days before and none on race morning.

International: International allocation 100 places first come July 31 to November 6, no draw, result not wait, window closes six weeks after domestic general entry closes September 24.

VIP & hospitality options

City Hall Hospitality: Kitakyushu City Hall area offers hospitality for invited guests with traditional Kokura hospitality.

Museum and Heritage Hospitality: Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History and Human History in Higashida area offers cultural hospitality near 7.5 km checkpoint, highlighting surviving first blast furnace of former government-run Yawata Steel Works.

Mojiko Retro Hospitality: Mojiko Retro district near turnaround offers retro hospitality with historic port buildings, food stalls, and local specialties.

Kokura Castle Area: Kokura Castle area hospitality with views of castle, traditional performances.

Finish Area Hospitality: Finish outside Kitakyushu International Conference Center and West Japan General Exhibition Center offers indoor hospitality, finisher medal ceremony, Kokura beef on-course food listing.

Sponsor Hospitality: Local sponsors and Mainichi Shimbun organization involved in producing race offer hospitality areas.

VIP Medal: Gorgeous finishing medals designed by manga artist Reiji Matsumoto and Kokuraori cloth ribbon provide VIP keepsake for all finishers.

Stadium & event rules

Regulations: Race conducted in accordance with Japan Association of Athletics Federations and AIMS rules, certified course.

Eligibility: Participants aged 18 and over by gender, those who can complete run within 5 hours 40 minutes including athletes recommended by Kitakyushu Marathon, time limit total 6 hours with 10 cutoff points.

Entry Rules: Eight entry routes, duplicate applications disqualified except marathon and 20.7 km event together, online only, personal information handling per guidelines.

Course Rules: No outside assistance, no pacing by non-participants, must wear official bib, bring-your-own-cup system for drink stations fun run excepted, pack collapsible cup, no littering, follow police and volunteer instructions, follow emergency vehicle instructions to temporarily stop or change course.

Bib Collection Rule: No collection two days before race and none on race morning, only Saturday 9:00 to 20:00 at Kitakyushu Messe, domestic pre-shipping limited to residents of Japan.

Health and Safety: Marathon is grueling sport, runners may have unexpected accidents due to lack of physical fitness, medical check recommended, medical support along course.

Personal Belongings: Baggage handling at start area, collection at finish.

Awards: Finisher certificates issued online only, no printed version, gorgeous medal and Kokuraori ribbon for finishers.

New Fun Run: New 1.5-kilometer Fun Run open to wheelchair users expanding participation opportunities.

How to get there

Address: Start at Kitakyushu City Hall 1-1 Jonai Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu, finish near West Japan General Exhibition Center 3-8-1 Asano Kita-ku Kokura Kitakyushu City.

Nearest Stations: Kokura Station is main JR station, 20.3 km checkpoint outside Kokura Station, short walk from City Hall start, served by JR Kagoshima Main Line, JR Nippo Main Line, Sanyo Shinkansen.

From Fukuoka: From Hakata Station Fukuoka, take Sanyo Shinkansen to Kokura Station about 20 minutes, or JR limited express about 60 minutes.

From Tokyo: From Tokyo, take Tokaido Sanyo Shinkansen to Kokura via Nozomi about 4.5 hours, or flight to Kitakyushu Airport or Fukuoka Airport.

From Airport: Kitakyushu Airport 30 minutes bus to Kokura Station, Fukuoka Airport 60 minutes bus or train to Kokura via Hakata.

Course Access: Course from Kokura west to Higashida Steel Heritage District then east to Mojiko, with public transport along course including JR and buses, but traffic restrictions on race day.

Race Day Access: Extensive traffic restrictions around City Hall, Higashida, Kokura Station, Mojiko Retro, West Japan General Exhibition Center, public transport and shuttle buses recommended.

Public transport & parking

Public Transport Strongly Recommended: Kitakyushu City has no official event parking at start and finish due to race operations, traffic restrictions make public transport most reliable.

Train: JR Kagoshima Main Line, JR Nippo Main Line, Sanyo Shinkansen serve Kokura Station, with local trains to Mojiko, Yawata, Higashida.

Bus: Nishitetsu Bus and city buses serve Kitakyushu City, but diverted on race day due to course closures from Kokura to Mojiko.

Car: No official event parking at City Hall or West Japan General Exhibition Center due to race operations, surrounding coin parking closed or inaccessible, avoid driving.

Taxi: Taxis from Kokura Station to City Hall about $7, to Mojiko about $20, but heavy traffic after race.

Accessibility Transport: Kokura Station fully accessible with elevators, Kitakyushu Messe accessible, City Hall area accessible.

Shuttle Buses: Shuttle buses typically operate on race day from Kokura Station to start and from finish back to Kokura Station due to linear course.

Bike: Bicycle parking available near Messe but limited, no bicycles allowed on course.

Accommodation areas

Best Areas to Stay:

Kokura District – Near Start and Finish: Closest area with business hotels such as JR Kyushu Station Hotel Kokura, Rihga Royal Hotel Kokura, APA Hotel Kokura Ekimae ranging $70 to $150 per night, walking distance to City Hall start and Messe finish, ideal for early morning and bib collection.

Mojiko Retro Area: Near turnaround point, hotels like Premier Hotel Mojiko, Mojiko Retro hotels ranging $80 to $130 per night, scenic port area, good for second-half viewing.

Higashida and Yawatahigashi Area: Near 7.5 km checkpoint and blast furnace site, hotels like The Outlets Kitakyushu area hotels ranging $60 to $110 per night.

Hakata and Fukuoka City: Major hub 20 minutes Shinkansen to Kokura, many hotels like Hotel Nikko Fukuoka, APA Hotel Hakata ranging $80 to $160 per night, more dining options but early morning travel needed.

Budget Options: Toyoko Inn, Super Hotel, APA Hotel chains near Kokura Station offer $45 to $75 per night.

Book at least one month in advance as Kitakyushu Marathon attracts 10,800 marathon runners plus fun runs and 2026 running drew 12,638 participants across four events record.

Food & drink at the venue

Inside West Japan General Exhibition Center: Exhibition center offers bento boxes, hot drinks, snacks, with indoor areas for bib collection and post-race gathering.

Kokura Specialties: Kitakyushu and Kokura famous for Kokura beef promised on-course food listing, plus yaki udon, nuki udon, and local sweets for post-race celebration.

Course Support: Official water and sports drink stations every few kilometers with bring-your-own-cup system, pack collapsible cup, plus community support with local volunteers.

Mojiko Retro Area: Along course, Mojiko Retro district offers banana man sweets, local seafood, and historic cafes for spectators.

Higashida Area: Near blast furnace site, Space World area offers food options.

Post-Race: Finisher medal and Kokuraori ribbon, plus refreshment area with recovery drinks, finisher certificates online only.

Accessibility

Venue Accessibility: Kitakyushu City Hall, West Japan General Exhibition Center, Kitakyushu Messe fully barrier-free with accessible restrooms and wheelchair spaces.

Course Viewing Accessibility: Most roadside viewing points accessible via flat sidewalks, though some bridges may be challenging, early arrival recommended for wheelchair users near City Hall start and finish.

New Wheelchair Fun Run: New 1.5-kilometer Fun Run open to wheelchair users expanding participation opportunities, announced by organizing committee, race will be held alongside full marathon and other existing events.

Accessible Participation: Full marathon open to runners with disabilities who can complete within time limit, with support from volunteers.

Contact for Accessibility: Contact Kitakyushu Marathon Organizing Committee via toiawase@kitakyushu-marathon.jp or 1-1 Jonai Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu T +81 93 582 2831 for specific accessibility needs.

Community Support: Kitakyushu community known for hospitality, with volunteers assisting all abilities.

Best matches/events to attend

Full Marathon City Hall to Waterfront: Best event to experience Kitakyushu Marathon crossing major industrial port city from City Hall to waterfront using certified course with bridges and broad coastal roads, with landmarks including Kokura Castle, Higashida blast furnace, Mojiko Retro.

Mojiko Turnaround and Kanmon Strait Coastal Stretch: Most scenic and challenging viewing along long exposed stretch beside water near turnaround at Mojiko Retro, where median wind 28.9 km/h matters, offering dramatic views of Kanmon Strait and opportunity to see runners battle wind.

Kokura Station 20.3 km Checkpoint: Key tactical point where route comes back into city centre outside Kokura Station, marking half marathon and start of tightening cutoff schedule, with strong community support.

Finish Outside International Conference Center: Best place to see dramatic finishes with 19 minutes to cover final 2.295 km after 40 km checkpoint, requiring 8:16 per km, where runners may fade or sprint, plus gorgeous medal ceremony.

Pair Relay Marathon and Fun Runs: Ideal for friends and families, pair relay team of two complete half each, 3km and 5km fun runs 1,000 participants, new 1.5km wheelchair Fun Run expanding participation, offering shorter distances but same start and finish atmosphere.

Previous year’s highlights

Record Participation: 2026 running drew 12,638 participants across four events, record for race per Mainichi Shimbun, showing growth after cancellations of 2021 and 2022 editions.

Course Landmarks: Coverage of 2026 race singled out Higashida blast furnace site surviving first blast furnace of former government-run Yawata Steel Works and Mojiko Retro district as two landmarks, offering industrial heritage experience unique among Japanese marathons.

Fee Evolution: Fee trend 2025 14,500 Yen, 2026 14,500 Yen, 2027 15,500 Yen, 2-year increase 6.9% below industry average 3.4% vs 4.6% per year, international 20,000 Yen 1.3x domestic, showing reasonable pricing despite inflation.

Wind Challenge: Typical conditions cool coastal winter with median wind 28.9 km/h and 90th percentile 40.4 km/h highlighted as main challenge, with advice to dress for wind rather than cold, thin windproof shell worth more than extra insulation, especially long exposed stretch along Kanmon Strait in second half.

Entry Innovation: Introduction of eight entry routes including overseas runners allocation 100 places first-come, speed-runner ballot 1,000 places with forward start block requiring performance on or after January 1, 2024, hometown-tax and volunteer routes staying open until November 6, providing multiple pathways avoiding lottery.

New Wheelchair Fun Run: 2027 event will introduce new 1.5-kilometer Fun Run open to wheelchair users expanding participation opportunities, announced July 10, 2026, race will be held alongside full marathon and other existing events, demonstrating inclusivity focus.

Official tickets

Official Website: https://en.kitakyushu-marathon.jp/ and https://kitakyushu-marathon.jp/

Entry Site: Official registration via Kitakyushu Marathon Organizing Committee Kitakyushu Marathon Executive Committee, official site https://kitakyushu-marathon.jp/

Contact: toiawase@kitakyushu-marathon.jp, 1-1 Jonai Kokurakita-ku Kitakyushu, T +81 93 582 2831, E toiawase@kitakyushu-marathon.jp, Kazuhisa Takeuchi organizer contact

Race Information: Race 2027 Kitakyushu Marathon, City Kitakyushu, Time Limit 6 hours, Cutoff pace 8:32 per km, Field Size ∼10,800 runners, Timezone Asia/Tokyo, Boston Qualifier Yes, Course Type City road course from Kokura with western and eastern out-and-back legs

Fee: Domestic 15,500 Yen approximately $104 plus 870 Yen administrative charge approximately $6 total $110, International 20,000 Yen approximately $134, Pair Relay 29,000 Yen approximately $195, Fun runs 2,000 to 4,000 Yen approximately $13 to $27, T-shirt add-on 2,000 Yen approximately $13, nicknamed bib 500 Yen approximately $3

Entry Schedule: Entry opens 10:00 JST July 31, 2026, speed-runner and seeded close September 4 20:00, general Kitakyushu residents domestic pre-shipping close September 24 20:00, hometown-tax overseas volunteer until November 6 20:00, lottery results October 16, payment by October 30, bib collection Saturday February 20 9:00 to 20:00 only at Kitakyushu Messe 3-8-1 Asano

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