Osaka International Women's Marathon

The organizers published the rules for the 46th edition and announced that entries open on October 13, 2026.

Applications opened on October 13, 2026 at 13:00 and close on December 8, 2026 at 17:00.

1. 01Yanmar Stadium Nagai – start and finish of the race
2. 02Osaka Castle Park – part of the route through central Osaka
3. 03Midosuji – the main boulevard the course uses
4. 04Yodoyabashi – business district on the route

• Apply through the JAAF entry system at athleticfamily.jaaf.or.jp from Oct 13 to Dec 8, 2026.
• Selection results are emailed by mid-December and payment must be made by the deadline.

• Women who are 19 or older on race day.
• Marathon qualifying time under 3:07:00.
• Alternative standards: 30 km under 2:08:00, half marathon under 1:25:00, or 10,000 m/10 km under 36:00.

• Domestic runners must bring a health insurance card; a copy is accepted.
• A photo ID such as a student ID, employee ID, driver's license or passport copy is needed for doping control.

• No refunds of the entry fee for voluntary cancellation after applying.
• If the event is cancelled for reasons beyond the organizers' control, refunds are decided case by case.