Yokohama Marathon
The Lowdown
Yokohama Marathon is one of Japan's major urban marathons, taking runners through Yokohama's iconic waterfront. The full marathon course traverses the Minato Mirai district, passing landmarks including the Yokohama Landmark Tower, Minato Mirai Bridge, Yokohama Central Wholesale Market, Pacifico Yokohama, and the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. With a 6-hour time limit and a capacity of approximately 20,800 full marathon runners, the race draws participants from across Japan and internationally. The 2026 edition marks the 11th running of the current format with a record total of 30,200 participants across all categories. The race is organized by the Yokohama Marathon Organizing Committee under Yokohama City.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Major marathon
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Excellent spectator turnout
Yokohama Landmark Tower
Minato Mirai Bridge
Pacifico Yokohama
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
Yokohama Central Wholesale Market
Yokohama Bay waterfront
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
JP
Average rate for 3-star accommodations near the start line
Eligibility
- Must be born on or before April 1, 2008 for full marathon
- Must be capable of finishing a full marathon within 6 hours
Required Documents
- Photo ID
- Lawson WEB membership registration
Entry Methods
- Online registration only via Lawson DO SPORTS (do.l-tike.com)
- Lawson WEB membership required to enter
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Review the official cancellation policy at en.yokohamamarathon.jp before registering
2026 edition is the 11th running with a record 30,200 total participants across all categories
Full marathon capacity: approx. 20,800 runners
Organized by Yokohama Marathon Organizing Committee under Yokohama City
Course runs through the Minato Mirai waterfront district
Entry requires registration through Lawson DO SPORTS ticketing platform
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