Celebrate the thrill of running at the Osaka Yodo-River Citizens Marathon, one of the top national events, consistently ranked among the “Runners” 100 Best Running Competitions! With a generous time limit of 8 hours for the full marathon and 4 hours for the half marathon, this event is designed for …
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Celebrate the thrill of running at the Osaka Yodo-River Citizens Marathon, one of the top national events, consistently ranked among the “Runners” 100 Best Running Competitions! With a generous time limit of 8 hours for the full marathon and 4 hours for the half marathon, this event is designed for everyone, from seasoned athletes to first-time runners. This year, we’re excited to welcome the legendary Naoko Takahashi (Q-chan) as our guest! The focus isn’t on racing to win but on creating an inclusive marathon experience that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or just starting out, this is the perfect event to challenge yourself and have fun!
This is an urban marathon that takes the natural environment into consideration and allows for beautiful running.
Enjoy the refreshing nature of the Yodo River basin, where fairies seem to gather, and in the full and half marathons, aim to complete the course by passing through the Kema Lock and crossing the normally inaccessible Yodo River Weir!
The Osaka Yodogawa Citizens Marathon has a course set on the Yodogawa riverbed, centered around the national park “Yodogawa River Park Sotojima/Taishibashi District Special Venue” (Sotojima-cho, Moriguchi City, Osaka Prefecture).
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Simple well-organized race
Registering for Japanese races isn't always easy for international runners, but the Yodogawa Citizens Marathon has an English-language website and a special registration process for foreigners without a Japanese address. … MORE
Registering for Japanese races isn’t always easy for international runners, but the Yodogawa Citizens Marathon has an English-language website and a special registration process for foreigners without a Japanese address.
Everything was well organized, and it’s a laid-back event, with mostly Japanese runners.