Athletics events in Japan
Find athletics events in Japan. Compare 31 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Events to explore include 20th JAAF U18 Athletics Competition, The 31st Hokushin-etsu High School Rookies' Meeting and 252nd Tokai University Long Distance Competition.
591 listed events · 31 with upcoming dates
Upcoming athletics events
31 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
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).
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Autumn Record Meet
JPNSaga Stadium, Saga
Autumn Record Meet — Saga Stadium, Saga, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →The 2nd Miyazaki Athletics Records Meeting
JPNPrefectural Yamanokuchi Athletics Stadium, Miyakonojo
The 2nd Miyazaki Athletics Records Meeting — Prefectural Yamanokuchi Athletics Stadium, Miyakonojo, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →1st Kyushu Kyoritsu University Throwing Tournament
JPNKyushu Kyoritsu University Stadium, Kitakyushu
1st Kyushu Kyoritsu University Throwing Tournament — Kyushu Kyoritsu University Stadium, Kitakyushu, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →The University of Tokyo 6th Race Walking Challenge Games
JPNUniversity of Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo
The University of Tokyo 6th Race Walking Challenge Games at University of Tokyo Stadium, Tokyo (JPN).
· Race Walking · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →27th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games
JPNNITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama
27th NITTAIDAI Challenge Games — NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →MARCH Universities Championship
JPNMachida GION Stadium, Tokyo
MARCH Universities Championship — Machida GION Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →5th Chukyo University Saturday Competition
JPNChukyo Univ. Stadium, Toyota
5th Chukyo University Saturday Competition — Chukyo Univ. Stadium, Toyota, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →The30th Hiroshima Ken-ou walking race
JPNAthletics Stadium, Higashihiroshima
The30th Hiroshima Ken-ou walking race at Athletics Stadium, Higashihiroshima (JPN).
· Race Walking · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →110th JAAF Athletics Championships 10,000m
JPNAthletics Stadium, Setagaya, Tokyo
110th JAAF Athletics Championships 10,000m — Athletics Stadium, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. World Athletics calendar (National Senior 10,000m Championships).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka
JPNYanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
EDION Distance Challenge in Osaka — Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka, Japan. World Athletics calendar (E).
· Track & field · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
10&7 Championships Yamagata
JPNNetz Egao Field, Yamagata
10&7 Championships Yamagata — Netz Egao Field, Yamagata, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
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Race guide and recorded editions →101st Kanto Inter-University Athletics Championships
JPNTokyo
101st Kanto Inter-University Athletics Championships
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Race guide and recorded editions →104th Japan Championships
JPNOsaka
104th Japan Championships
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Race guide and recorded editions →104th Japan Championships
JPNOsaka
104th Japan Championships
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Race guide and recorded editions →104th Japan Championships
JPNOsaka
104th Japan Championships
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Race guide and recorded editions →105th Japan Championships
JPNOsaka
105th Japan Championships
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Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Japan
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Lemon Gas Stadium, Hiratsuka (3), NITTAIDAI Athletic Stadium, Yokohama (3), Kyushu Kyoritsu University Stadium, Kitakyushu (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about athletics events in Japan
Which athletics 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.
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.