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2026 Seki City Marathon (City of Blades)

Name: 関シティマラソン2023（ハーフマラソンのレースレポート）
Uploaded: 2023-03-20
Description: Held in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture. This year, to celebrate the certification of the athletics stadium, special guest runners have been invited and the half marathon time limit has been extended by 3

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Race date in 33 days: Nov 22, 2026 Sun
City · Distance: Seki · 21.1km · 10km · 3.3km
Entry fee: ハーフ6000円From the 2025 edition
Status: ClosedTue, June 2, 2026 ~ Sat, August 15, 2026See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 20, 2026

About the race Runner stories How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

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

Held in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture.

This year, to celebrate the certification of the athletics stadium,

special guest runners have been invited and the half marathon time limit has been extended by 30 minutes.

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: 3

kanechinsRan in 2025 · Finish time 1:48:53

“There are two noticeable climbs and two turnaround point, so it was quite tough even though I ran at an easy pace.”

In 2025, the runner took part in the half marathon and ran the course, which included two uphill sections and two turnaround points. It was a rainy day with a temperature of 6℃, and the runner's time was 1 hour 48 minutes 53 seconds.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

本大会は顕著な登りが２カ所、折り返しも２カ所あるが、余裕があるはずのランペースでありながら、割りときつかった。

Read the original on 旅鳥の独り言

ozekenRan in 2023 · Finish time 0:48:48

“As expected, it is enjoyable to run with many other runners.”

The runner took part in the 10 km race in 2023 and finished in 48 minutes 48 seconds. The runner is sharing the joy of running with many other runners, the support along the course, and the story of the aid station’s strawberries.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

やはり大勢のランナーの皆さんと一緒に走るのは楽しいですね。

Read the original on 「日刊オゼ☆ケン」通信 THE 2nd

鈴鹿タウンガイドRan in 2013

“The 10 km course is relatively flat overall, with a climb at the end as you enter the stadium.”

Based on the runner's experience in the 10 km race in 2013, the runner reports that the course is generally flat but has a climb just before entering the stadium. The runner also describes the parking area, the baggage storage location, and their experience with traffic controls.

Quoted from the original · translated

Original quote

10ｋｍコースは比較的コース全域がフラット。最後の最後にゴール場所である陸上競技場に入るのが上りになっています。

Read the original on 鈴鹿タウンガイド

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.

関シティマラソン2023（ハーフマラソンのレースレポート）

飛騨高山のランナーひるき

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.

From the 2025 edition

Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Tue, June 2, 2026

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Registration platform RUNNET

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Your 21.1km

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

From the 2025 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:30

Time limit3 hours 00 minutes

3 hours 00 minutes, cut-off point 3 locations / 1 hour 30 minutes, cut-off point 1 location / 45 minutes

Half marathon 6000 yen 10km 5000 yen (High school 3500 yen) Jogging 2000 yen (Junior high school and below 500 yen) *Half price for people with disabilities

START

Nakaike Kawasemi Stadium (Nakaike Park Athletics Stadium), Seki City

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

Nakaike Kawasemi Stadium

Nakaike Park Athletics Stadium

Cutoff
Cut-off point 3 locations / cut-off point 1 location available

Runners start · local time — 09:30(half marathon) / 09:45(10km) / 09:55(jogging 3.3km)

The 10 km and half marathon events are held together.

Start line is at Nakaike Kawasemi Stadium (Nakaike Park Athletics Stadium), with a local start time of 9:30 a.m.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Field size: Half marathon 1,200 people, 700 people for 10km
Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (49°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Water stations

Finisher T-shirt

To the start line,
step by step.

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

From the 2025 edition

Bib pickup

After you register, the timing chip and athlete bib are mailed in early November; be sure to bring them on race day.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the startSeki Station (Nagara River Railway Etsumi-Nan Line)
Getting to the finishSame venue as start (loop course)

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Seki Station (Nagara River Railway Etsumi-Nan Line)

Race starts/finishes (loop course) at Nakaike Kawasemi Stadium (中池かわせみスタジアム) in Seki City, Gifu. From Seki Station: 16-min walk, or 6-min local bus to Midorigaoka Junior High School stop + 1-min walk.

Date confirmed 2026-11-22 via official city page. Free shuttle buses operate between the designated car parks and the event venue.

Use the organizing committee's designated parking and take the free shuttle bus to the venue.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same venue as start (loop course)

Same as start - Nakaike Kawasemi Stadium.

Map

Start shuttle

Free organizer shuttle bus runs between designated parking and the venue on race day, plus shuttle service from Seki City Terminal and Seki Cultural Hall to the venue.

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 events consist of the half marathon, 10km, and a 3.3km jog, and notably,

this will be the last chance to participate, as operation of the half marathon category is set to end after this race.

Web registration runs from June 2 to August 15.

Organizers say that starting with this edition,

the half marathon time limit has been extended by 30 minutes compared to before, somewhat easing the burden of finishing.

Times are local to Seki. 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.

アンティークス岐阜関 Antiques Gifu Seki

Accommodation · 3.7km

8.4/10(44)

View on Booking.com

Hot Spring Town Walk and Japanese Onsen Culture

₩100,503

View on GetYourGuide

Kiso River Ukai Private Experience (Including Dinner)

₩172,497

2026 Seki City Marathon (City of Blades)

About 2026 Seki City Marathon (City of Blades) — 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