Sakuranbo Marathon
Sakuranbo Marathon
さくらんぼの里・東根で走る、甘い42km
— Run 42km in Japan's cherry capital
さくらんぼ
Sakuranbo
Overview
Distance
21.0975km
Time Limit
2:50
Capacity
5,500
Entry Fee
¥6,000
A popular race held every June in Higashine City, Yamagata, famous for its cherries. The course starts and finishes at JGSDF Kanomachi Garrison and loops around the Fruit Line road. Three distances: half marathon, 10km, and 5km.
Course
| Category | Distance | Time limit | Start | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 21.0975km | 2:50 | 08:40 | ¥6,000 |
| 10km | 10km | 1:35 | 09:15 | ¥6,000 |
| Other | 5km | 0:50 | 08:05 | ¥5,500 |
⚠️ Start/Finish: JGSDF Kanomachi Garrison.
Registration
Period
February 1, 2026 — March 31, 2026
Capacity
10,000 runners
Check-in
Mail-in
No same-day registration. Race bibs are mailed in advance to registered addresses in mid-to-late May.
Access & Stay
Sakuranbo Higashine Station
Free shuttle bus, about 10 min
JR Kanmachi Station
No shuttle bus, about 1 hour walk (not recommended)
Gifts
Gear Used by Runners
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