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Fukuoka Marathon

November 8, 2026 · 9:00 AMFukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

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Race Day

59°F

50–66°F · Feels cool

Total elevation gain

394ft

Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +98 ft

Participants

13K

Large field

Crowd Rating

7/ 10

Excellent spectator turnout

Entry

Registration Closed

Domestic Marathon Entry (Lottery)

¥16,000

Standard marathon entry for runners residing in Japan. Selection by lottery; results announced after the application window closes. Processing fee of ¥960 applies on top.

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Key Dates

1. Registration Opens
  Apr 20, 2026
  Application window opens April 20, 2026 at 10:00 JST.
1. Registration Closes
  May 20, 2026
  Application window closes May 20, 2026 (Japan time).
2. Race Expo / Check-in Day 1
  Nov 6, 2026
  Check-in open 12:00–20:00 on Friday, November 6.
3. Race Expo / Check-in Day 2
  Nov 7, 2026
  Check-in open on Saturday, November 7. Final check-in available morning of race day.
4. Race Day
  Nov 8, 2026
  Marathon race day — Sunday, November 8, 2026.

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The Lowdown

The Fukuoka Marathon is an annual mass-participation road marathon held in early November, organized by Fukuoka City and Itoshima City. Now in its 13th edition (2026), the race draws approximately 13,000 runners and is the largest marathon in the Kyushu region. The point-to-point course starts at the Tenjin Intersection in Chuo-ku — the vibrant commercial heart of Fukuoka — and finishes at the Itoshima City Koryu Plaza Shima-kan, with a stunning transition from urban streetscapes to the scenic coastline and mountains of Itoshima. The event is distinct from the historic elite-only Fukuoka International Marathon (a separate December race); the Fukuoka Marathon is fully open to mass participation, including 500 reserved spots for overseas runners. Entry is primarily by lottery for domestic runners. The race carries a World Athletics Elite Label and qualifies as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

Minimum Age: 18 years
Entry Methods: Online lottery application (domestic runners)
Online first-come-first-served via Google Forms (overseas runners, first 500 guaranteed)
Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older on race day
Overseas runners: must reside outside Japan and apply via Google Forms
Domestic runners: selected by lottery from applications submitted during the window
Required Documents: Photo ID
Entry confirmation / race number bib
Cancellation & Refund Policy: Review the official cancellation policy at f-marathon.jp before registering

01: Distinct event from the Fukuoka International Marathon (elite men's race held in December); this is a separate mass-participation event.
02: World Athletics Elite Label road race.
03: Point-to-point course: Tenjin (Fukuoka City) to Itoshima City.
04: 500 spots reserved for overseas runners on a guaranteed first-come basis.
05: Organized by Fukuoka City, Itoshima City, and Fukuoka Amateur Athletic Association.
06: Processing fee of ¥960 applies to the ¥16,000 domestic marathon entry (total ¥16,960).
07: Consecutive non-lottery-winners (2023–2025) receive 500 priority slots.

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