Toyama Marathon
Race snapshot
Race Day
39–55°F · Feels cool
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +33 ft
Participants
Large field
Crowd Rating
Good crowd energy
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.
Questions about the Toyama Marathon 2026
When is the Toyama Marathon 2026?
Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time does the Toyama Marathon start?
The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.
What is the Toyama Marathon time limit?
7 hours.
How do I enter the Toyama Marathon 2026?
Registration is closed. Jun 30, 2026: Registration closes. Apr 11, 2026: Registration opens. Ways in: Online registration via official site; RUNNET / RunJapan entry platform.
What is the Toyama Marathon course like?
150 m of total elevation gain. It passes Takaoka Castle Park (start area), Shinminato Ohashi Bridge and Toyama Bay.
What is the weather like at the Toyama Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually 4–13 °C (39–55 °F).
Is the Toyama Marathon a Boston qualifier?
Yes. This race is a certified Boston Marathon qualifying event.
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