Runners start · local time — (half marathon) / 09:20(10km) / 09:30(3km) / 09:35(2km)
The Imabari Satoyama Marathon is a race that runs through the green spaces and roads around the village in Imabari, Ehime Prefecture.
Starting in front of ASICS Satoyama Stadium, home of soccer team FC Imabari, and returning to the same place,
the official course introduction explains the undulating green road as the backdrop for the competition.
Rather than running only long-distance events, we also organize short events such as half marathon and 10km, run by students and general participants.
The organizer includes the support of local residents and the participation of volunteers in the official introduction.
The structure in which Imabari City, the Board of Education, the Sports Association,
the Athletics Association, and local newspapers jointly host the event also shows the nature of a civic event.
At the commemorative event, we are running the Kids Decathlon Challenge, a children's sports experience.
This is a program that you can participate in with family or friends while experiencing short runs, throws, and jumps.
Even children who do not participate in long-distance races have the opportunity to experience sports.
Japanese female long-distance runners who have experience in the Olympics and world competitions will also participate as guests and supporters.
The organizers introduce the plant-derived fibers of participating T-shirts and the recovery and composting system after use as part of sustainable event management.
We continue Imabari's running culture by combining racing, children's experiences, regional cooperation, and environmental activities in one event.
