※First-come-first served (Cutoff will occur when quota has been reached)
Features of the Race
The running course is renewed
The course was changed for all events. Especially for the marathon we reduced 1 turning point which was a hard spot for runners, the course became less stressful and more fun. With the change of the course the management became more simple; we strive to further improvement in terms of ensuring safety and security. Of course, as it was before, the marathon is recognized officially by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations.
Enjoy the fascination of the city marathon and Mt.Fuji views
Shizuoka marathon has dynamic charm of city marathon with participants running in the center of Shizuoka City. One of the features of the marathon is the convenience of its location: the race starts close to JR Shizuoka Station and finishes near JR Shimizu Station. On the other hand, participants will fully enjoy the world cultural heritage spots, starting with Mt.Fuji, the Suruga Bay, Mt. Kuno to name a few, excellent scenery and rich nature, in addition, participants can experience"hospitality of Shizuoka" making the race a truly luxurious event.
The start is in the center of Shizuoka City
Enjoy the thrill of city marathon, exhilaration of running through the city, a sense of unity with the Shizuoka citizens.
Viewing Mt.Fuji, the world cultural heritage
You can see the majestic shape of sacred Mt. Fuji from almost everywhere in the course. And Mt.Fuji is constantly watching over you.
Specialties of Shizuoka are offered to you
Try Ishigaki strawberry, Shizuoka oden, rice cake with kinako and other specialties prepared for you by the supporters of the marathon.
Enjoy history and culture of the land related to Ieyasu Tokugawa
Run the course around famous places from Ieyasu history such as Sunpu Castle Park one of the main attractions of Shizuoka, Shizuoka Sengen shrine and Kunozan Tosho-gu, and feel the romance of history and culture by your skin.
More than 400 years of history
The model of modern Shizuoka City was planned by "town distribution" (urban planning) of Ieyasu Tokugawa more than 400 years ago. The participants will run in this town of Ieyasu.
Romance of history and culture
The course runs near the ruins of Sunpu Castle which were the center of politics in the Edo period, Shizuoka Asama Shrine where coming-of-age ceremony of Ieyasu Tokugawa was held, Kunozan Tosho-gu which was dedicated to Ieyasu and others.
Volunteers and cheering crowd along the course encourage the runners
It is the hospitality of Shizuoka.
Volunteers of Shizuoka marathon will encourage the runners altogether.
The town will be filled with energy and power of runners, supporters, cheering people.