Nara Marathon
Nara Marathon
奈良の鹿と世界遺産が待つ、古都の42km
— Run through the ancient capital of Nara alongside sacred deer
奈良の鹿
Nara-no-Shika
Overview
Distance
42.195km
Time Limit
6hrs
Capacity
11,750
Entry Fee
¥15,000
A full marathon through the ancient World Heritage city of Nara. Pass Todai-ji, Kasuga Shrine, and more. Hilly course but highly rated operations.
Course
⚠️ Many hills. Hill training recommended.
Registration
| Type | Period | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nara Residents Only (Marathon) | May 27, 2026 — June 4, 2026 | ¥15,000 |
| General Entry | June 5, 2026 — July 9, 2026 | ¥15,000 |
Capacity
11,750 runners
Check-in
Race day
Gifts
Participation Gift
T-shirt, Running socks (choose from 2 items)
Finisher Gift
Finisher medal
Nearby Spots
Todai-ji (Great Buddha Hall)
Sightseeingコース上
One of the world's largest wooden structures. Run with views of the Great Buddha Hall. Deer may cross the course.
Yurara no Yu Nara
Hot Spring奈良市内
A day-trip hot spring facility in Nara city. Convenient for post-race recovery.
Nara Marathon
No other editions are registered yet.