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Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Race date in 132 days
Feb 21, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Kochi · 43km · 42.195km · 1.4km
Entry fee
¥13,000Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSat, August 1, 2026 ~ Sat, October 31, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 12, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

A major regional marathon in Shikoku, running from central Kochi along the Pacific coast and the Niyodo River.

Enjoy the course over Urado Bridge and the local crowds before finishing at Haruno Stadium.

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.

Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 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: 2
KANRan in 2026

The runner describes following a 3-hour 30-minute pacer and remembers Kochi's food and the warmth of its people as highlights of the trip.

Their race in brief

Read the original on Ameba Blog
のぶろぐRan in 2025

The runner reports crowded toilets before the start and a delay of about 13 minutes in the rear blocks. Roadside support helped, and they describe adjusting their pace in narrow sections and around Urado Bridge.

Their race in brief

Read the original on Ameba Blog

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.

【生配信】高知龍馬マラソン2026 ～スタートの模様をお届け～

【公式】RKC高知放送

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 Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 — 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.

General entry

Entry cost ¥13,000

International runners can apply through Run Japan, with English and Chinese guidance.

Registration runs from 2026-08-01 at 12:00 to 2026-10-31 at 23:59, Japan time, and closes early if capacity is reached.

Organizer's page

First come, first served · Marathon

Entry cost ¥13,000

Register with RUNNET, then apply on a first-come basis.

International runners can use Run Japan.

Registration runs from 2026-08-01 at 12:00 to 2026-10-31 at 23:59, Japan time, and closes early if capacity is reached.

An optional donation adds JPY 500 for the full marathon or JPY 1,000 per relay team.

It is not a separate guaranteed-entry route.

Entrants must be at least 18 on race day.

An exception allows students in their 3rd year of high school who are registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations for the 2026 academic year.

Organizer's page

First come, first served · Relay

Entry cost ¥18,000

Apply through RUNNET on a first-come basis.

The JPY 18,000 Entry fee is for 1 team.

Registration runs from 2026-08-01 at 12:00 to 2026-10-31 at 23:59, Japan time, and closes early if capacity is reached.

Enter as a team of 2.

There are places for 300 teams;

leg 1 is about 20km and leg 2 about 23km.

Organizer's page

First come, first served · Other

Entry cost ¥1,000

Apply for the 1.4km Fun Run through RUNNET on a first-come basis.

Registration runs from 2026-08-01 at 12:00 to 2026-10-31 at 23:59, Japan time, and closes early if capacity is reached.

This event is for children from primary school grade 1 to under 18, or wheelchair users.

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 course map and elevation

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
Time limit7 hours
EventStartTime limitEntry feeField size
Marathon42.195km09:007 h¥13,00010,000
2-Person Pair Relay (approx. 43km; 300 teams)43km09:007 h¥18,000—
Fun Run1.4km08:4040 min¥1,000500

RUNNET full marathon and relay registration adds a 6% handling charge to the Entry fee. Check the international platform for its fees. An optional donation adds JPY 500 for the full marathon or JPY 1,000 per relay team. It is not a separate guaranteed-entry route.

START

Kochi Prefectural Government Office

県庁前

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

GIKEN Stadium

春野総合運動公園陸上競技場

Finish · Google Maps
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Leaving the Kochi prefectural government office, you pass Harimayabashi and the outskirts of the city before the Pacific comes into view beyond Urado Bridge.

Follow the course towards the Niyodo River estuary, then reach the finish at GIKEN Stadium.

This race brings Kochi's city streets, sea and river together.

Official figures recorded 10,707 starters in 2026, including the pair relay.

The 2027 event offers 10,000 places in the full marathon and 300 teams in the 2-person relay, alongside a 1.4km Fun Run for children and wheelchair users.

Participant reports highlight local food and support, making it an option for runners seeking the area's atmosphere as well as a finishing time.

Field size
Full marathon: 10,000 runners · 300 relay teams
Typical race-season temperature: around 5°C (41°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Marathon

Event T-shirt

Marathon · Relay

Bag drop

Marathon · Relay

Participation T-shirt for full marathon and relay entrants

Baggage transport from start to finish (valuables excluded)

Finisher's towel

Finisher certificate

Post-finish drinks and snacks

Where and when to collect your Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

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

From the 2026 edition

Bib pickup

Run Japan lists bib collection at Toyodenka Central Park (東洋電化中央公園) on February 20, 13:00–16:00 (provisional times), or at Josai Park on February 21, 06:00–08:00, among other arrangements. Check the final instructions. Domestic RUNNET full marathon and relay entrants are advised of advance delivery.

Stations & transport near the venue

Source · checked Sep 25, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Kencho-mae (県庁前)

From JR Kochi Station, take a tram toward Harimayabashi. At Harimayabashi, change to a tram toward Kagamigawabashi, Asakura or Ino.

The official access guide says to get off at Kencho-mae (県庁前) and walk for 3 minutes. There is no parking at the start, so use public transport.

The official English guide lists a limousine bus from Kochi Ryoma Airport to Kitaharimayabashi taking about 35 minutes and costing JPY 900 one way (as of 2026-07-01). This route serves Central Park; you will need to travel separately to the race start.

Map
Source · checked Sep 25, 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.

Save some energy early for the climb over Urado Bridge.

A 2025 participant report describes pre-start toilet queues and delays for the rear starting blocks.

The 7-hour time limit runs from the gun, so allow time to get into position and check the cut-off point times.

International entrants should follow Run Japan's bib collection instructions, which differ from advance delivery for domestic entrants.

There is no parking at the start, and baggage is transported to the finish.

Check the final 2027 instructions for transport after finishing.

Times are local to Kochi. 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.

Takamatsu: Ritsurin, Kotohira and Yashima Day Trip with Admission Tickets

¥29,902

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ゲストハウス ルルル 最大12名可 合宿 大家族 団体旅行にオススメ

Apartment · 2.0km

7.8/10(40)
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Hotels near the Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 start line in

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

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

The start and finish are 5.9km apart.

ゲストハウス ルルル 最大12名可 合宿 大家族 団体旅行にオススメ

Apartment · 2.0km

7.8/10(40)
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Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Takamatsu: Ritsurin, Kotohira and Yashima Day Trip with Admission Tickets

¥29,902

View on GetYourGuide

Where runners eat in Kochi

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

What to see in Kochi after the race

Seeing Kochi with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

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

Total cost and budget for Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027

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Runner stories and questions about Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Kochi runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027

FAQ
When does Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, February 21, 2027 in Kochi, Japan.

How do I register for Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027?

Entry routes: First come, first served.

Registration is handled on the official website.

How much is the Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs ¥13,000.

What is the time limit for Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027?

7 hours.

What distances does Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 offer?

Marathon · Relay · Other.

What time does Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 start?

Kochi Prefectural Government Office.

Where does Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 finish?

GIKEN Stadium (春野総合運動公園陸上競技場).

When does registration for Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2027 open?

Registration runs from Sat, August 1, 2026 to Sat, October 31, 2026.

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