Registration and the health check take place on race day, November 8, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 AM.
Half marathon starts at 9:30 AM, followed by the walking event at 9:40 AM.
Race information, the participation gift, the athlete bibs(bib) and timing tags are mailed in advance in early November.
Starting blocks are assigned according to the estimated finish time declared during registration;
runners who fail to provide one start at the back.
Official results use gross time, measured from the gun.
Finisher certificate must be downloaded individually on a PC or similar device after the race, so there is no on-site results service or post-race mailing.
The finisher towel, awarded as the finisher prize, is given only to runners who finish within time limit.
Participants choose one of a T-shirt, Ibi rice, a local speciality, or no participation gift in exchange for a 500-yen discount.
The half marathon men’s and women’s winners receive invitations to the 2027 St. George Marathon in Utah, USA.
By train, change at JR Ogaki Station for the Yoro Railway towards Ibi, get off at Ibi Station and take the free shuttle bus.
By car, use the free shuttle bus from the designated race parking areas.
The ‘Marathon Bus GoGo!’ service links the venue with all 11 stations, including Nagoya, Okazaki, Toyota and Gifu-Hashima.
Seats are fully reserved, and after arriving at the venue the bus can be used freely as a place to store bags and rest until returning home;
valuables remain the runner’s responsibility.
Previous-night accommodation plans are available at Nagoya, Gifu-Hashima and Ogaki stations, and the Nagoya service includes a women-only carriage.
Organisers warn runners coming to Ibi-gawa Town for course training that bear sightings have increased even within the town.
Carry something that makes noise and travel in groups of at least two.
Roadworks may create traffic restrictions on course, so follow the published instructions.
Check Ibi-gawa Town’s weather in advance and prepare for heatstroke and severe weather.
