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Tottori Marathon 2026
Event overview
| Date of event | Sun Mar 15 2026 |
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| Location of event | Tottori city |
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| Official website | https://tottori-marathon.jp/ |
| Hotel Booking | Hotel Map |
Entry
| Application method | First come, first served |
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| Application period |
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Notices from the organizer
(1) The organizers are not responsible for any delays due to public transportation or road conditions on the day of the event.
(2) During the race, there may be situations where runners are temporarily stopped to prioritize the passage of emergency vehicles and pedestrians.
(3) Please follow the instructions of on-site police officers, course supervisors, and other authorities during the event. This also applies in case of emergencies.
(4) Only registered participants are allowed to receive assistance during the race (no bicycles, animals, etc.).
(5) Ensure that you wear your race number card and timing chip throughout the run. Timing chips will be collected after finishing. In the event of non-participation or mid-race withdrawal, return the chip without fail. You will be responsible for the cost of any unreturned, damaged, or lost chips.
(6) Place the wear with the race number card on top.
(7) If you experience any physical abnormalities during the race, please stop immediately. The organizers will provide first aid, but they are not responsible for any other liabilities, so please be aware of this in advance.
(8) It is not allowed to wear or display any advertising materials, such as logos, brand names, or trademarks, for advertising purposes on the event premises, including the course.
(9) The organizers may permit commissioned sales of items like photographs for approved items.
(10) If you discover any suspicious or hazardous objects at the event venue (including on the course), please do not approach or touch them; instead, report to on-site police officers or staff members.
Event details
| Date of event | Sun Mar 15 2026 |
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| Race Information |
◆ Start: 9:00 AM, Finish: 3:00 PM Tottori Sand Dunes Sanin Coast・Inaba Manyo-no-Sato Marathon Course (Certified by Japan Association of Athletics Federations) |
| Runners' Registration |
1．Please check in by presenting your foreign runner ID card (to be sent by e-mail at a later date) to a staff member at the registration desk at the starting point. At check-in, you will be given a number card, a measurement chip (runner's chip), and a designated bag for baggage deposit. |
| Meeting Point |
Oasis Square (Near the starting point) ※Transportation by vehicles provided by hotels, inns, or other accommodations to transfer participants (e.g., minibuses) is allowed only for vehicles that have received prior approval from the organizers. 3．Participants' baggage (excluding valuables) will be transported by the organizers from the starting venue to the finishing venue in designated bags sent in advance. |
| Time Limit |
6 hours from the start gun 1．For event management purposes, there will be time restrictions.2．The location of checkpoints and their closing times (currently under consideration) may change depending on the circumstances. 3．Participants who cannot pass a checkpoint should promptly discontinue the race, follow the instructions of the officials, and board the athlete pickup vehicle. 4．In cases of significant delays at locations other than checkpoints (where it is expected to exceed the closing time of the next checkpoint), participants will be asked to discontinue the race. 5．Objections regarding checkpoints or athlete pickups will not be accepted. ※Measures may be taken to run on sidewalks. Please follow the instructions of on-site staff. |
| Qualifications |
(1) Men and women who are 18 years of age or older as of the race day (March 17, 2026), regardless of whether they are registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations for 2025 or not. |
| Maximum Number of Participants |
4,000 participants (first-come, first-served). ※Includes 500 slots for Tottori Prefecture residents. |
| Commemorative T-shirt size |
A commemorative T-shirt (participation prize) will be given to participants who have completed the application by December 12th. |
| Awards |
Awards will be presented to the top 1st to 8th male and female finishers in the registered and general category. Age group awards (awards and prizes will be sent at a later date, not on the race day) will be given to the top 1st to 3rd male and female finishers in the following age categories: under 30, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70 years and older. |
| Regarding guide runners |
Participants with disabilities who have difficulty running alone can have one companion. A special bib number will be provided for the companion. Please contact the Organizing Committee office after applying for the race. |
Event, category, course
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Full Marathon￥20,000## Men and women who are 18 years of age or older as of the race day.
## A person who has the ability to meet checkpoint time limits.
## Persons who are healthy and able to comply with tournament regulations.
## Only the person who registered may participate on the race day.
## Persons recommended or invited by this race. -
Full Marathon(No commemorative T-shirt )￥20,000## Men and women who are 18 years of age or older as of the race day.
## A person who has the ability to meet checkpoint time limits.
## Persons who are healthy and able to comply with tournament regulations.
## Only the person who registered may participate on the race day.
## Persons recommended or invited by this race.
Inquiries
| Event Organizer’s Office | JTB sports station |
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| Email address | jtbss@jtb.com |