Hachijojima Public Road Race
Hachijo, Japan
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
55 minutes from Haneda Airport. Start your run on Hachijojima! In past races, many runners have spotted humpback whales swimming in the ocean during the half and 10km courses!! If you’re lucky, you might even be able to see a whale while running this marathon! Run through the marathon while … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Jan 12):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°C) | 13 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 14 |
| L (°C) | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 |
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Whales welcomed between endless hills
It was a miracle to have a race without strong wind. Boats were cancelled for five days previously due to bad weather. This event is so popular with the amazing … MORE
It was a miracle to have a race without strong wind. Boats were cancelled for five days previously due to bad weather. This event is so popular with the amazing sceneries and the post-run party. It is the best option for run-cation away from city life.
Amazing scenery with the best post party
The sub-tropical island welcomes you with spectacular scenery. This isn't an easy route with up and down, including the last 5 km uphill. Locals cheer warmly with traditional drums. All … MORE
The sub-tropical island welcomes you with spectacular scenery. This isn’t an easy route with up and down, including the last 5 km uphill. Locals cheer warmly with traditional drums. All the fatigue goes away with the free post-race party with sushi and sake at the primary school. I cannot recommend more for burning your calories from Christmas and New Year and discovering a cultural island, 300 km south from Tokyo.