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Kobe Marathon

15 November 2026 · Kobe, Japan

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Marathon42.2 km · 26.2 mi
Roadterrain
14°C57°F, typical on the day

You start in front of Kobe City Hall, run to a turnaround near Okura Beach in Akashi and finish at Kobe Harborland on the Gas Lamp Street. The course is certified by JAAF, World Athletics and AIMS. The time limit is seven hours from the first gun, with closing gates along the way. Places are drawn by lottery, with separate quotas such as hometown-tax donors, overseas residents and charity runners.

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Typical weather

14°C57°F average
25%chance of rain
9 km/h6 mph wind

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