Nara Marathon
Nara City, Japan
- Marathon, 10K, 4K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
The Nara Marathon integrates a variety of world-famous cultural and historical sites including Heijo Palace Site into the course and promotes sports and attractions of Nara through marathon. The marathon course starts and finishes at Naraden Field (Nara City Konoike Athletics Stadium). The turn-around point is located in Tenri City. … MORE
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The race is well organized however ensure you read all announcements that are released. COVID precautions were in place requiring use of a health app and temperature checks starting a … MORE
The race is well organized however ensure you read all announcements that are released. COVID precautions were in place requiring use of a health app and temperature checks starting a week prior to the event. There wasn’t an expo as all race packets were mailed. Race day was well organized with participants placed in corrals. The course was crowded and attempting to PR will be difficult. Additionally if running the course be prepared for a lot of hills to include numerous ones from mile 17 to mile 26. There were plenty of aid stations on the route . The finish however only gave out a banana and water along with a finisher towel and medal. Overall it was a well organized and a good event