Kaikyo Marathon Shimonoseki
Kaikyo Marathon Shimonoseki
本州と九州をつなぐ、関門海峡を渡る
— Cross the Kanmon Strait connecting Honshu and Kyushu
関門海峡
Kanmon-Kaikyo
Overview
Distance
42.195km
Time Limit
6hrs
Capacity
10,000
Entry Fee
¥12,000
A full marathon in Shimonoseki overlooking the Kanmon Strait. Enjoy scenic views of the Kanmon Bridge and Ganryujima Island. The city's famous fugu (blowfish) appears as a unique aid station treat.
Course
Registration
Period
May 15, 2026 — July 12, 2026
Fee
¥12,000
Capacity
10,000 runners
Check-in
Mail-in
Athlete bibs, timing chip, participation gift, race program, and entry guide will be mailed in early October
Gifts
Participation Gift
Finisher medal, Official race T-shirt
Finisher Gift
Finisher medal, Official race T-shirt
Nearby Spots
Kaikyo Messe Shimonoseki
Sightseeingスタート・フィニッシュ地点
Start and finish venue, adjacent to the Ovision Kaikyo Yume Plaza.
Akama Shrine
Sightseeingコース沿い
Shrine dedicated to Emperor Antoku, grandson of Taira no Kiyomori, located along the course.
Kushizaki Castle Ruins
Sightseeingコース沿い
Castle ruins where the keep platform overlooks the course turnaround point.
Mimosusogawa Park
Sightseeingコース沿い
Park featuring statues of Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Taira no Tomomori, located along the course.
Karato Market
Sightseeing下関市中心部
A market with fresh seafood. Enjoy Shimonoseki specialties like fugu and kamaboko.
Kamon Wharf
Gourmetコース沿い
Seaside mall with local food and souvenirs, located along the course.
Kaikyokan Aquarium
Sightseeingコース周辺
Aquarium boasting the world's largest number of pufferfish species on display.
Ganryujima Island
Sightseeing関門海峡内
Famous as the site of the duel between Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro. Accessible by ferry.
Haetomari Market
Gourmetコース周辺
Japan's only wholesale market specializing in fugu (pufferfish).
Gear Used by Runners
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