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第40回記念NAHAマラソン

Name: 【レースレポート】第39回NAHAマラソン(2025)
Uploaded: 2025-12-09
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Race date in 56 days: Dec 6, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Naha · 42.195km
Entry fee: ¥11,000Varies by event and entry period
Status: ClosedSee how to enter ↗

2026Date Dec 6, 2026 · Entry Jul 1, 2026 ~ Jul 31, 2026

2025

2025Date Dec 7, 2025

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D-day as of Oct 11, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

The Naha Marathon was founded in 1985 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Naha and Honolulu,

and was modeled after the Honolulu Marathon.

From the following year, it became established that it was held every year on the first Sunday of December.

The number of participants in the first competition was 4,503, but the number exceeded 10,000 in the 5th and 20,000 in the 10th,

and the current number of participants is 30,000.

It is a full marathon course certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations that circulates through the five municipalities of Naha City,

Tomigusuku City, Itoman City, Haebaru Town, and Yaese Town in the southwestern part of the main island of Okinawa.

It is characterized by a one-way circulation structure without turnaround point.

The number of participants from outside Okinawa Prefecture and overseas is increasing every year,

with participants from within the prefecture accounting for approximately 70% of the total.

The 2026 competition will be held as the 40th commemorative competition.

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.

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 4

Sports TripperRan in 2025

“I completed the race safely with help from many people.”

Sports Tripper completed the 2025 NAHA Marathon despite the heat and steep climbs. They recorded that the pre-race registration and bib pickup, the crowded start area, the strong support along the course, and the private aid stations set up by local residents greatly enhanced the race experience.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

多くの人に支えられ、無事完走。

Read the original on note · Sports Tripper

reeracRan in 2025 · Finish time 03:47:38

“I set a personal best of 3 hours 47 minutes 38 seconds at the chip time.”

reerac documented everything from bib pickup the day before to the hotel and route to the start, about 100 meters of elevation gain and loss on the course, the hot weather, the nonstop crowd support, and unofficial aid stations set up by locals. They set a personal best of 3:47:38, and the original post also includes photos and video.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

結果は、ネットタイム3時間47分38秒で自己ベストを更新。

Read the original on 酒走（しゅRUN）ブログ

まりえRan in 2025 · Finish time 05:28:00

“At the end, I ran to finish, of course.”

Marie worked through the long uphill section over the first 20K, the heat, and the aid stations locals had set up all along the route, along with their cheers. She also left detailed notes on restrooms and getting to the start corral, and despite foot pain, finished in 5:28.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

最後は走って(当たり前)ゴール＼(^o^)／

Read the original on まりえのおうちごはん＆節約LIFE☆

ベサメムーチョRan in 2024 · Finish time 5:23:00

“I managed to run the NAHA Marathon to the finish again this year.”

This 2024 participant paced themselves through clear, hot conditions early on, then battled heat and muscle cramps after the 30K mark. With help from informal aid stations set up by locals and crowd support along the course, they finished in 5:23 (chip time 5:11), 33 minutes faster than their previous best.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

今年もなんとか走り切ったNAHAマラソン。

Read the original on note.com

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.

2025 Finisher vlog

リアルまもる君の業務日誌 · Finisher vlog

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 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.

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 42.195km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00

Time limit6 hours 15 minutes

Full marathon 6 hours 15 minutes

Event	Start	Time limit	Field size
Marathon42.195km	09:00	6h 15m	30,000

START

Okunoyama Park, Naha City

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Onoyama Athletics Stadium, Naha City

Cutoff
21.3km mark 12:15, 34.3km mark 14:10 passing deadline

The start is in front of Onuyama Sports Park (National Route 58) at 9:00 a.m.,

and the finish at Onoyama Athletic Stadium closes at 3:15 p.m. Course heads north along National Route 58 to the Kumoji Intersection,

then continues along Kokusai-dori (International Street) and Himeyuri-dori before heading south via National Routes 507 and 329.

After passing Tsukazan in Haebaru Town and Kochina in Yaese Town, the course reaches Heiwakinenkoen (Peace Memorial Park) at 21.3 km mark,

the midpoint of course and the location of the first cut-off point (time limit 12:15 p.m.).

It then passes Himeyuri Tower and Ryukyu Glass Village before reaching Naha Nursing School at 34.3 km mark (second cut-off point, time limit 2:10 p.m.),

continuing via the Oroku Bypass and returning to Onoyama Athletic Stadium.

DNF bus waiting areas are provided at five locations: 13.3, 17.5, 21.3, 26.2, and 34.3 km.

Field size: 30,000 people
Organizer: NAHA Marathon Association
Typical race-season temperature: around 21°C (69°F): Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Marathon

Restrooms

Marathon

Water stations

Marathon

Finisher medal

Marathon

Event T-shirt

Marathon

Finisher certificate

Marathon

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

Bib (an integrated BibTag) must be worn above the waist on both the front and back of the body.
Failure to record a time because it was not worn or was worn incorrectly results in disqualification.
The distribution method and schedule for bib for the 2026 edition (40th edition) will be announced on the official website.

Free public transit

Marathon

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startYui Rail (monorail) Okunoyama Kōen Station (奥武山公園駅) or Tsuboikawa Station (壺川駅)
Free public transitMarathon

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Yui Rail (monorail) Okunoyama Kōen Station (奥武山公園駅) or Tsuboikawa Station (壺川駅)

Start and finish both at Okunoyama Park (奥武山公園), Naha City. Both monorail stations are about 1 minute's walk from the venue.

40th anniversary edition. Date confirmed Dec 6, 2026, 9:00 AM start.

Large event (~30,000 participants) — expect crowded monorail; road closures citywide across 5 municipalities during race hours. It’s a 1-minute walk from Yui Rail’s Shigawa Station or Obuyama Park Station.

It’s 5 to 10 minutes by bus or taxi from Eunji Gong Port. On the day of the competition, the parking lot at Omuyama Park is very crowded.

Please use buses, taxis, and monorail.

Map

Getting to the finish

Yui Rail (monorail) Okunoyama Kōen Station (奥武山公園駅) or Tsuboikawa Station (壺川駅)

Finish is at Okunoyama Stadium within the same park complex, same two stations apply.

Map

Road closures

Traffic control information, including detour routes around the airport, is provided on the official course page.

Start shuttle

Not specifically confirmed, but with monorail stations adjacent to venue, shuttle likely unnecessary for the start/finish area itself.

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.

The race is held every year on the first Sunday of December, making it a good option for runners traveling from Korea during winter.

Naha’s average December temperature is a mild 18.7°C (high around 21.2°C and low around 16.3°C),

but strong northerly winds can make coastal sections feel cooler, so bringing a light outer layer is advisable.

Rainfall is relatively low, although overcast days are common.

Official aid stations provide water, sports drink, sponges and salt candies,

while the many unofficial aid stations along the course are famous for handing out fruit, chocolate and ice pops.

However,

runners competing as registered Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) athletes may be disqualified if they consume food outside official aid stations,

so take note if you are aiming for an officially recognized time.

The finish rate initially stood in the 90% range,

but it has fallen to around 70% in warmer years and even into the 50% range in particularly difficult years, making condition management important.

Times are local to Naha. 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.

Okinawa Kariyushi Resort Exes Naha

Hotel · 1.4km

9.2/10(450)

View on Booking.com

Bus Pass Okinawa for Tourist

¥2,979

第40回記念NAHAマラソン

About 第40回記念NAHAマラソン — what makes it special

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

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run