Runners start · local time — (half marathon) / 08:55(10km competition wheelchair) / 09:10(10km) / 08:50(Fureai walking (4km)) / 11:20(3km) / 11:40(2.5km➀) / 11:55(2.5km➁) / 12:10 (2.5km family)
The Fukuyama Marathon is a road running competition held in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture with the purpose of improving the health of citizens.
In addition to half marathon and 10km,
we also provide short distance events and family/elementary school student events so that children and adults can participate.
Competition for records in long-distance racing and daily sports for local residents meet in the same program.
Half marathon uses the newly configured course to pass through the city.
Places that symbolize the city, such as the Rose Park, Fukuyama Castle, and Myo-in, are located along the route.
This is a route that expands the focus from focusing only on the riverside to the city center,
allowing you to experience both Fukuyama's history and current living space while running.
The official introduction explains that it is half marathon to enjoy the city with these places by your side.
The section running along the banks of the Ashida River is also an important background for the competition.
The official guide says that there are little ups and downs overall,
and that it is almost flat except for the part where it passes under the riverside underpass.
Because it is course that uses both the river embankment and the city area, the height of the terrain changes when passing under the road.
Half marathon and short streets run at different ranges within the same city.
A Fukuspo sports experience event will also be held on the same day as the competition.
The marathon is placed together with a local program where people can experience exercise and interact with people.
You can see the long-standing purpose of civic competitions continuing through long-distance events, family events, and experiential events.
