KYOTO MARATHON 2027

Date of event Sun Feb 21 2027
Location of event Kyoto City
Category
  • Running
Official website KYOTO MARATHON 2027
Official SNS

Entry

Application method First come, first served
Application period
Marathon for men(42.195 km) Thu Jul 16 2026 10:00～Wed Sep 30 2026 17:00
Marathon for men(42.195 km)with Nickname Bibs Thu Jul 16 2026 10:00～Wed Sep 30 2026 17:00
Marathon for women(42.195 km) Thu Jul 16 2026 10:00～Wed Sep 30 2026 17:00
Marathon for women(42.195 km)with Nickname Bibs Thu Jul 16 2026 10:00～Wed Sep 30 2026 17:00
Enjoy a course that winds through the vicinity of seven World Heritage Sites, taking in the picturesque natural scenery of Arashiyama, the Kamo River, and other scenic spots, as well as the opportunity to experience Kyoto’s traditional “Gozan no Okuribi” festival up close.
Date of event Sun Feb 21 2027
Schedule ◆Runner Check-In
Friday, February 19, 2027: 1:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m. (last entry)
Saturday, February 20, 2027: 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. (last entry)

Venue: Miyako-Messe (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)
Address: 9-1, Okazaki Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City
※11 minutes’ walk from Higashiyama Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line

・Athlete bibs will be distributed starting two days before the event, so please be sure to come to the venue.
・Note that we will not accept registrations on the day of the event or outside the hours listed above.
・A document for identity verification(original) is required to receive a race bib. Runner must register in person (no proxies allowed).

◆The Day of the Event
Sunday, February 21, 2027 (rain or shine)
9:00 a.m.: Marathon start
3:00 p.m.: Marathon finish
Course

The race course will start at TAKEBISHI Stadium Kyoto（Nishikyogoku Athletic Park） and finish in front of Heian-jingu Shrine (Course certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, World Athletics, and AIMS [Association of International Marathons and Distance Races])
Checkpoints For the purpose of traffic, security, and competition management, time-limited gates will be set.
Should significant delays occur outside of the checkpoints as well, the athlete may be disqualified.
Eligibility

• Overseas residents 
• Born on or before April 1, 2008
• Capable of completing the race within 6 hours
*Wheelchair participants are not permitted
Awards ①Men and women: First 20 runners for each
②Men and women by age group (5-year increments): First 3 runners for each
③”Miyako Top 8” men and women by residents of Kyoto City: First 8 runners for each
Commemorative Gift (for those who have checked in) Original “FUROSHIKI”(with instructions on how to use/wrap FUROSHIKI）
[What is “FUROSHIKI”?]
“FUROSHIKI”is traditional Kyoto crafts that allow you to experience Kyoto’s traditions and culture every time you use them. As sustainable items that can be reused, “FUROSHIKI” can be used in a variety of ways—as scarves, hair accessories, or for wrapping lunch boxes.
[Design]
Japanese lacquerware, a traditional Japanese craft, is adorned with “maki-e.” The gold maki-e “cherry blossoms” depicted against a jet-black background symbolize the “fulfillment of one’s greatest wishes,” while the “arabesque” pattern represents “prosperity.” The design is both chic and dazzling.
*Manufacturer: “MUSUBI”  https://www.musubi-furoshiki.com/
Participation Prize/Finisher's Prize/Souvenirs

[Participation Prize]
Towel (for all runners)
All runners who participate on the day of the race will receive a towel!
※This will not be distributed at runner registration.
[Finisher's Prize]
Medals and Medal Ribbons (for finishers only)
[Participation Souvenirs]*Select as an option
Original Neck Gaiter (Fee: 2500 yen)
Original  My Cup (Fee: 1200 yen)
Kyoto City Sports Promotion Fund (1,000 yen per) Please indicate any desired donation amount when you apply, and pay the total amount, including the participation fee and other charges.
The donations we receive will be used to fund the operation of the Kyoto Marathon, initiatives to promote sports, and the maintenance of sports facilities.
Nickname Bib (1,000 yen)

・Printing a runner’s name or nickname (up to 5 two-byte characters) on the race bib costs 1,000 yen. Names or nicknames other than the runner’s own (such as company names or product names) cannot be printed.
・To help runners receive more encouragement from spectators, we can print the runner’s name or nickname in Japanese katakana upon request. (The organizer will determine the katakana conversion. Please note that we may not be able to accommodate changes or other requests.)
・For English letters and Arabic numerals, up to 10 single-byte characters can be printed, but the font size will be smaller.

*If you wish to have a nickname printed on your bib, please select the category that includes a nickname bib when you register.
Note ・Only the person who has applied to participate in the event may run (substitute runners are not permitted).
・Participants are not allowed to participate in the event in disguise. Wearing or displaying company names, product names, trademarks, or other advertisements at the event site or on the course is not permitted.
・Luggage storage: Available (except valuables); transported to the finish line
・Inquiries about accommodation: Kyoto Marathon Accommodation Reservation Center
TEL: 050-1732-4461 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
  • Marathon for men(42.195 km)
    ￥35,000
    Qualifications for participation
    • Overseas residents
    • Born on or before April 1, 2008
    • Capable of completing the race within 6 hours
    *Wheelchair participants are not permitted
  • Marathon for men(42.195 km)with Nickname Bibs
    ￥36,000
    Qualifications for participation
    • Overseas residents
    • Born on or before April 1, 2008
    • Capable of completing the race within 6 hours
    *Wheelchair participants are not permitted
  • Marathon for women(42.195 km)
    ￥35,000
    Qualifications for participation
    • Overseas residents
    • Born on or before April 1, 2008
    • Capable of completing the race within 6 hours
    *Wheelchair participants are not permitted
  • Marathon for women(42.195 km)with Nickname Bibs
    ￥36,000
    Qualifications for participation
    • Overseas residents
    • Born on or before April 1, 2008
    • Capable of completing the race within 6 hours
    *Wheelchair participants are not permitted
Entry Office JTB Sports Station
Email address jtbss@jtb.com