Osaka Marathon 2027

“The result was gun time 3 hours 59 minutes 18 seconds.”

The runner ran the Kyoto Marathon the following week and achieved a sub-4 finish in 3 hours 59 minutes 18 seconds. It was comfortable to run at first, but the strain on the runner's shoes and legs increased in the latter stages. The runner concluded that, with the time limit set at 7 hours, it is also a good race for runners whose goal is simply to finish.

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“My finishing time was 4 hours 10 minutes 10 seconds.”

In their second year of long-distance running, the runner took part in their first full marathon and finished in 4 hours 10 minutes 10 seconds. They injured their ankle just before the race, but rested for 2 days and took part anyway. They describe in detail their preparations as a first-time participant, including taping, fueling, crowded toilets, and the large number of people.

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“The roads are wide, but there are far more runners than at other races.”

The runner described the prerace bag drop, the huge crowds, and the early miles through Midosuji and Dotonbori.

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“This section always puts me in a good mood.”

Because the runner was undertrained and not feeling well, the runner alternated between running and brisk walking after 5 km. The runner kept up with hydration and fueling in the cold with snow blowing around, and enjoyed the Midosuji section.

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“The Osaka Marathon 2025 was a paradox: a race that thrilled with its course and community, yet frustrated with its execution.”

The runner also noted the operational issues: the flat urban course and the support from volunteers and spectators were excellent, but there was a long wait to collect baggage after the finish, and there were not enough toilets.

“Thank you, everyone in Osaka!”

The runner ran to the finish at an almost steady pace and cut a personal best by 8 seconds. The runner also shared the process of picking up the race pack and visiting the expo at INTEX Osaka the day before the race.

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“My time was 4 hours 10 minutes 12 seconds (net time: 4 hours 09 minutes 11 seconds), which was a disappointing result.”

The runner raced the week after the North Kyushu Marathon and faded badly after 30 km. The runner reflected on insufficient hydration and an overly fast start. With help from a colleague on the medical team, the runner finished the race.

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“I have completed my first-ever full marathon.”

The runner recorded 3 hours 35 minutes 06 seconds in their first marathon. After getting through the early congestion, they ran along Midosuji and through the city centre. In the second half, they focused on avoiding leg cramps and drew strength from the support of their family and colleagues to reach the finish.

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“I finished within 4 hours, but it was a disappointing race because I fell short of my target of under 3 hours 30 minutes.”

With a net time of 3 hours 51 minutes 05 seconds, the runner achieved the goal of finishing within 4 hours, but was disappointed not to meet the target of finishing within 3 hours 30 minutes. The runner provided a detailed account of the experience at the rainy race, including the aid stations and refreshments and the pace for each section.

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“Unfortunately, the 2024 race was held in brutal conditions, with heavy wind and rain and temperatures that stayed low.”

The runner took part in the race in wind, rain, and low temperatures. The runner recorded that the men's changing area was an outdoor tent exposed to the wind, and that it took time to get from the bag drop to the start corral because the two were far apart.

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