Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
日本最古の天満宮の参道を巡る歴史ある大会
— Race through the grounds of Japan's oldest Tenmangu shrine
防府天満宮
Hofu-Tenmangu
Overview
Distance
42.195km
Time Limit
4hrs
Capacity
3,500
Entry Fee
¥13,000
An elite-oriented full marathon in Hofu, Yamaguchi. The 4-hour time limit demands strong running ability. MGC Series G1 event.
Course
⚠️ 4-hour time limit. Sub-4 running ability required.
Registration
| Type | Period | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| General Entry (incl. Yamaguchi residents) | June 22, 2026 — July 6, 2026 | ¥13,000 |
| Elite (Men / Women) | June 22, 2026 — September 30, 2026 | ¥13,000 |
| Furusato Nozei Quota | June 22, 2026 — July 10, 2026 | ¥13,000 |
| Shiawase-masu Hofu Quota | June 22, 2026 — July 6, 2026 | ¥13,000 |
Capacity
3,500 runners
Check-in
Day-before & Race day
Athlete bibs and timing devices are mailed in advance about two weeks before the race. On race day, athletes must scan their reception QR code at the QR code readers set up at Daikyo Nishikawa Square Salt Arena Hofu between 7:30 and 10:00 AM.
Gifts
Finisher medal
Nearby Spots
Hofu Tenmangu
Sightseeingコース付近
One of Japan's three great Tenmangu shrines. Enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, deity of learning.
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
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