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40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

JPNov 8, 202610km · 5km · 2km
くろふね, CC BY 3.0
Race date in 23 days
Nov 8, 2026 Sun
City · Distance
Miyako · 10km · 5km · 2km
Entry fee
ハーフ5500円Varies by event and entry period
Status
ClosedWed, July 1, 2026 ~ Wed, September 30, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 16, 2026
40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon race photo
くろふね, CC BY 3.0
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The 40th-anniversary Salmon half marathon follows the ria coastline of Miyako, Iwate.

Starting at the athletics stadium, runners make an out-and-back trip along the coastal seaside course.

A traditional JAAF-certified course set against the Sanriku coast during the season when salmon return.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 3
マットガファリRan in 2025 · Finish time 2:18:14
“I wrapped up all my marathon races for the year with a 2:18:14.”

The runner finished the 2025 half marathon in 2 hours 18 minutes 14 seconds. The hills along the coast and the two bridges in the latter part of the course were difficult, but the support along the shopping street and the hospitality of grilled saury, salmon soup, and salmon rice made a strong impression.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

2時間18分14秒。今年の全てのマラソン大会が終わりました。

Read the original on マットガファリによろしく
小崎 洋平Ran in 2025
“I completed the Miyako Salmon half marathon Marathon safely and finally finished in under 100 minutes.”

The runner finished the 2025 half marathon and broke the 100-minute barrier. They got over the long climb at 13 km and two more climbs late in the race, then enjoyed grilled saury after finishing.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

宮古サーモンハーフマラソン、無事完走致しました。意地の100分切り達成です。

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RUNNING STREET 365編集部Ran in 2025
“The cheering got even more intense along the shopping street in the final 1K — by then I wasn't smiling anymore, just gritting it out with a desperate look on my face, and seeing that only made the cheers louder.”

A report from the 2025 half marathon, describing the course with its small ups and downs linking the coast and residential areas, and the warm support. After finishing, the runner enjoyed salt-grilled saury, salmon soup and salmon rice.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

残り1kmの商店街から沿道の声援が力強いものになり、そこはもう笑顔ではなく必死の表情でしたが、それを見てさらに声援が力強くなる。

Read the original on RUNNING STREET 365

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Highlights

国立宮古海上技術短期大学校 · Highlights

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Wed, July 1, 2026

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Registration platform RUNNET

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon course map and elevation

Your 10km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:30
Time limit2 hours 30 minutes
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2 hours 30 minutes, cut-off point available (9.2km point: 10:40, 5km remaining: 11:30 / 40 minutes

EventStartTime limitField size
Half21.0975km09:302h 30m1,000
10K10km09:302h 30m—
5K5km08:5040m—

Half marathon 5500 yen 10 km, 5 km (general) 4400 yen Middle and high school students 2200 yen Pair 4400 yen

City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Half marathon: Tohoku Hirose Athletics Stadium (Miyako Sports Park Athletics Stadium) 10km, 5km, Pair: In front of the Miyako District Joint Government Building

FINISH

In front of the Miyako District Joint Government Building

Finish · Google Maps

Cutoff
9.2km mark 10:40, 5km-to-go mark 11:30, cut-off point closes

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Runners start · local time — (half marathon) / 09:30(10km) / 08:50(5km) / 09:40(2km)

The 10km, 5km, and half marathon events are held together.

Start line starts at half marathon: Tōhoku Hirose Track and Field Stadium (Miyako Sports Park Track and Field Stadium) for the 10km and 5km,

and in front of the Miyako District Joint Government Office for the pair event.

The start time is 9:30 AM local time.

The finish is in front of the Miyako District Joint Government Office.

Field size
Half marathon 1000 people 300 pairs
Organizer
Miyako Salmon・half marathon Tournament Executive Committee
Typical race-season temperature: around 7°C (45°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Finisher certificate

Where and when to collect your 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Pick up your bib at the expo

Details on registration and athlete bibs could not be confirmed in the publicly available information.
Since advance mailing or same-day collection is common for races in Japan, check the event guide (participant notification).

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Miyako Station (JR/Sanriku Railway)

Half marathon starts near Miyako Fire Station, with the athletic-park portion at Miyako Sports Park. From Miyako Station, take an Iwate Kenpoku Bus for roughly 25 minutes to the Nishigaoka 3-chome stop, then walk about 2 minutes.

This is the 40th edition. City: Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture.

Map

Getting to the finish

Miyako Station

Half marathon course runs from Miyako Sports Park out to the Shirahama district (turnaround) and finishes near the Miyako District Joint Government Building, closer to central Miyako and Miyako Station than the start.

Map

Start shuttle

Road closures affect areas near Sanriku Coastal Road interchanges on race day.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

In early November, Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, has the cool morning temperatures typical of a coastal area, so cold-weather preparation is necessary.

Registration is available exclusively through the Japanese running portal RUNNET, and entries for the 2026 race are accepted from July 1 through September 30.

Course is a seaside course along the coast,

turning around near Shirahama before returning to the finish in front of the Miyako District Joint Government Office.

The half marathon and 10km events are designated as Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF)-certified course.

Times are local to Miyako. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon start line in

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Miyako with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Miyako.

Total cost and budget for 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon

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Runner stories and questions about 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
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Frequently asked questions about 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon

FAQ
When does 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sun, November 8, 2026 in Miyako, Japan.

How much is the 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon 2026 entry fee?

From ¥4,400, depending on the event and registration period.

What is the time limit for 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon 2026?

2 hours 30 minutes, cut-off point available (9.2km point: 10:40, 5km remaining: 11:30 / 40 minutes.

What distances does 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon 2026 offer?

10K · 5K · Half.

What time should I arrive at the 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon 2026 start area?

Reception hours: None *Athlete bibs and timing chip pre-mailed.

Where does 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon 2026 finish?

In front of the Miyako District Joint Government Building.

What is the 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon 2026 course like?

The 10km, 5km, and half marathon events are held together.

Start line starts at half marathon: Tōhoku Hirose Track and Field Stadium (Miyako Sports Park Track and Field Stadium) for the 10km and 5km,

and in front of the Miyako District Joint Government Office for the pair event.

The start time is 9:30 AM local time.

What are the 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon 2026 cutoff times?

9.2km mark 10:40, 5km-to-go mark 11:30, cut-off point closes.

When does registration for 40th Anniversary Miyako Salmon Half Marathon 2026 open?

Registration runs from Wed, July 1, 2026 to Wed, September 30, 2026.

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