Shizuoka Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
39–55°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Participants
Large field
Crowd Rating
Excellent spectator turnout
The Lowdown
The Shizuoka Marathon is an annual city marathon held each March in Shizuoka, Japan, run on a largely flat, World Athletics-certified course between Shizuoka City Hall and the east exit of JR Shimizu Station, with views of Mount Fuji, Suruga Bay, and the historic Sunpu Castle grounds along the route. The 2026 edition, held March 8, 2026, drew a marathon field capped around 12,000 runners with a 6-hour time limit and roughly 10 checkpoints, alongside an 11.6 km Fun Run, a wheelchair division, and a parent-child division. The organizers have confirmed the next edition, Shizuoka Marathon 2027, for Sunday, March 14, 2027, with entry expected to open in autumn 2026; registration details and pricing for that edition had not yet been published, so the figures below carry forward the 2026 edition's confirmed rates. Entry fees in 2026 were JPY 16,000 for the full marathon, JPY 4,000 for the Fun Run, and JPY 2,000 each for the wheelchair and parent-child divisions.
Questions about the Shizuoka Marathon 2027
When is the Shizuoka Marathon 2027?
Sunday, March 14, 2027.
What time does the Shizuoka Marathon start?
The race starts at 8:20 AM, local time.
What is the Shizuoka Marathon time limit?
6 hours.
How do I enter the Shizuoka Marathon 2027?
Registration has not opened yet. Oct 1, 2026: Registration Opens (estimated). Ways in: Online entry via the official Shizuoka Marathon website / RUNNET.
What is the Shizuoka Marathon course like?
50 m of total elevation gain. It passes Shizuoka City Hall (start), Sunpu Castle Park and Suruga Bay coastline.
What is the weather like at the Shizuoka Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 4–13 °C (39–55 °F).
Is the Shizuoka Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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