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 Autumn Record Meet, 21st Setagaya 246 Half Marathon and Chiba Aqua-Line Marathon.
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.
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 →21st Setagaya 246 Half Marathon
JPNAthletics Stadium, Setagaya, Tokyo
21st Setagaya 246 Half Marathon — Athletics Stadium, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Other
Race details, entry and past editions →Chiba Aqua-Line Marathon
JPNKisarazu, Chiba
Kisarazu November Aqua-Line marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Okayama Marathon
JPNOkayama, Okayama Prefecture
Okayama’s November city marathon.
· Marathon
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 →2026 World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki
JPNMiyazaki
2026 World Triathlon Cup Miyazaki — Miyazaki, Japan. World Triathlon calendar.
· Other
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 →Kobe Marathon
JPNKobe, Hyogo Prefecture
Kobe’s coastal World Athletics / AIMS marathon.
· Marathon · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →MINATO City Half Marathon - 80th Anniversary of Minato City Administration
JPNHibiya dori Ave.～ Tokyo Tower, Tokyo
MINATO City Half Marathon - 80th Anniversary of Minato City Administration — Hibiya dori Ave.～ Tokyo Tower, Tokyo, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Other
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 →Ageo City Half Marathon
JPNAgeo
Ageo City Half Marathon — Ageo, Japan. World Athletics calendar (F).
· Other
Race details, entry and past editions →Fukuchiyama Marathon
JPNFukuchiyama, Kyoto
Fukuchiyama November city marathon.
· Marathon
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 →Tsukuba Marathon
JPNTsukuba, Ibaraki
Tsukuba November city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Otawara Marathon
JPNOtawara, Tochigi
Otawara November city marathon.
· Marathon
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 →57th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
JPNHofu
57th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon — Hofu, Japan. World Athletics calendar (World Athletics Label Road Races – Elite).
· Other
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 →Fukuoka International Marathon
JPNFukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
The historic December elite Fukuoka International Marathon.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
JPNHofu, Yamaguchi
Hofu December city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Naha Marathon
JPNNaha, Okinawa
Okinawa’s December city marathon.
· Marathon · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Okinawa Marathon
JPNOkinawa
Okinawa Marathon — marathon 42.2 km.
· Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Shonan International Marathon
JPNOiso, Kanagawa
Shonan December coastal marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →The Challenge Race 4
JPNTokyo
The Challenge Race 4 at Tokyo (JPN).
· Other · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Aoshima Taiheiyo Marathon
JPNMiyazaki
Miyazaki December Pacific marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Mt. Fuji Marathon
JPNFujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Fuji lakeside December marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Nara Marathon
JPNNara
Nara December city marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →