Toyama Marathon
The Lowdown
Toyama Marathon is an annual autumn marathon in Toyama Prefecture, Japan, organized by the Toyama Marathon Executive Committee under the prefectural government. The point-to-point, JAAF-certified 42.195 km course starts near Takaoka Castle Park in Takaoka City and finishes at Fugan Canal Kansui Park in Toyama City, passing through Imizu City along the way. The toughest section is the climb over Shinminato Ohashi Bridge, which rewards runners with views of Toyama Bay and the Tateyama mountain range. Entries are capped at 13,000 runners with a 7-hour time limit; finishers receive a medal, a finisher towel, and an online completion certificate, and all entrants get a commemorative t-shirt. Entry costs 14,000 JPY. Registration for the 2026 edition ran from April 11 to June 30, 2026, ahead of the November 1, 2026 race day.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Large field
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Good crowd energy
Takaoka Castle Park (start area)
Shinminato Ohashi Bridge
Toyama Bay
Tateyama mountain range
Fugan Canal Kansui Park (finish)
Fugan Canal Kansui Park, Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
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Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Must be born on or before April 1, 2008 for the 2026 edition (18+)
Required Documents
- Photo ID
- Entry confirmation
Entry Methods
- Online registration via official site
- RUNNET / RunJapan entry platform
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are generally non-refundable per organizer policy; review the official rules before registering
Course crosses three municipalities: Takaoka City, Imizu City, and Toyama City
Course certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF)
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