Races and events in Japan
Find your next race in Japan. AthRecs lists 95 events with upcoming dates here. Open a race guide for the location, listed distances and entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include marathons, 10K races, half marathons and ultramarathons.
Events to explore include Tokyo Marathon, 20th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition and The 31st Hokushin-etsu High School Rookies' Meeting.
834 listed events · 95 with upcoming dates · 1 featured races
Upcoming races
Featured races are AthRecs editorial selections or recorded major-series events. They appear first; the list also includes local events.
Tokyo Marathon
JPNTokyo
Tokyo Marathon — City Centre, Tokyo. Listed on runABC (Japan).
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →20th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition
JPNPrefectural Stadium, Ise
20th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition — Prefectural Stadium, Ise, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →The 31st Hokushin-etsu High School Rookies' Meeting
JPNShinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto
The 31st Hokushin-etsu High School Rookies' Meeting — Shinshu SkyPark Athletic Field, Matsumoto, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →252nd Tokai University Long Distance Competition
JPNTokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka
252nd Tokai University Long Distance Competition — Tokai University Stadium, Hiratsuka, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →4th Kokushikan University Competition
JPNKokushikan University Stadium, Tama
4th Kokushikan University Competition — Kokushikan University Stadium, Tama, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →5th OUHS Meet
JPNNansho Gakuen Stadium, Osaka
5th OUHS Meet — Nansho Gakuen Stadium, Osaka, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →5th Shuhei Nishida Memorial Track and Field Tournament
JPNKimiidera Park Athletic Field, Wakayama
5th Shuhei Nishida Memorial Track and Field Tournament — Kimiidera Park Athletic Field, Wakayama, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Autumn Record Meeting
JPNHakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka
Autumn Record Meeting — Hakatanomori Athletic Stadium, Fukuoka, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Kanto Newcomers Selection Track and Field Championships
JPNInternational Stadium, Yokohama
Kanto Newcomers Selection Track and Field Championships — International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Nippon Sport Science University Track and Field Championships
JPNNITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
Nippon Sport Science University Track and Field Championships — NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →1st UTokyo & wttk-DEN-EN Middle Distance Record Challenge
JPNUniversity of Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo
1st UTokyo & wttk-DEN-EN Middle Distance Record Challenge — University of Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →23rd Tajima Naoto Memorial
JPNIshin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
23rd Tajima Naoto Memorial — Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi, Japan. World Athletics calendar (E).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →63rd All Japan Race Walking Takahata
JPNTakahata Race Walk Course, Takahata
63rd All Japan Race Walking Takahata — Takahata Race Walk Course, Takahata, Japan. World Athletics calendar (World Athletics Race Walking Tour – Bronze).
· Other
Race details, entry and past editions →EcoMarathon Futakotama October
JPNTokyo
EcoMarathon Futakotama October in Tokyo.
· Half
Race details, entry and past editions →Kanazawa Marathon
JPNKanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Kanazawa’s October city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →MDC FINAL supported by On
JPNKomazawa Olympic Park Athletic Stadium, Tokyo
MDC FINAL supported by On — Komazawa Olympic Park Athletic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Mito Komon Manyu Marathon
JPNMito, Ibaraki
Mito October city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Shimada Oigawa Marathon
JPNShimada, Shizuoka
Shimada October river marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →The 13th Tokai Sprint Games
JPNLemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
The 13th Tokai Sprint Games — Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Yokohama Marathon
JPNYokohama, Kanagawa
Yokohama October city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →The 12th Kamamoto Fumio Memorial Throwing competiton & The 9th NIHON University Competition
JPNNihon University Stadium, Tokyo
The 12th Kamamoto Fumio Memorial Throwing competiton & The 9th NIHON University Competition — Nihon University Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. World Athletics…
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →8th Kyushu Kyoritsu University Challenge Meet
JPNKyushu Kyoritsu University Stadium, Kitakyushu
8th Kyushu Kyoritsu University Challenge Meet — Kyushu Kyoritsu University Stadium, Kitakyushu, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Yokohama Grand Prix Zero
JPNLemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
Yokohama Grand Prix Zero — Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Gozenyama Trail Run
JPNShirosato
Gozenyama Trail Run: running in Shirosato, Japan.
· 10K · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon
JPNShimonoseki, Yamaguchi
Shimonoseki November strait marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Toyama Marathon
JPNToyama
Toyama November city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Women’s 4×1500m Relay Record Challenge
JPNLemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka
Women’s 4×1500m Relay Record Challenge at Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka (JPN).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Ecopa Track Games
JPNPrefectural Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi
Ecopa Track Games — Prefectural Shizuoka Stadium, Fukuroi, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Gunma Marathon
JPNMaebashi, Gunma
Gunma November city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →26th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
JPNNITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
26th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games — NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Planning your next race
Which races and events are coming up in Japan?
20th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition is listed for 23 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). The 31st Hokushin-etsu High School Rookies' Meeting is listed for 23 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). 252nd Tokai University Long Distance Competition is listed for 24 October 2026 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Japan?
Look for marathons, 10K races, half marathons and ultramarathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Japan?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.