Sakai Kojo Marathon
Sakai Kojo Marathon
城下走愛
— Jokasoai: castle-town running love
丸岡城
Maruoka-jo
Overview
Distance
21.0975km
Time Limit
2:30
Entry Fee
¥3,000
A marathon event based around Maruoka Gymnasium in Sakai, Fukui, offering a wide range of distances from half marathon down to 2km. Themed 'Jokasoai' (castle-town running love), with guest runners Mizuki Noguchi and AYA.
Course
| Category | Distance | Time limit | Start | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | 21.0975km | 2:30 | 08:30 | ¥3,000 |
| 10K | 10km | — | 08:45 | ¥3,000 |
| 5K | 5km | — | — | ¥2,500 |
| 3K | 3km | — | — | ¥2,500 |
| 2K | 2.26km | — | — | ¥2,500 |
⚠️ A non-competitive 'Niko-Niko Running' fun run (no time recording, 1,000 yen entry) is also held alongside the main events.
Cutoffs
| Distance | Cutoff time |
|---|---|
| 18.1km | 10:40 |
| 21.0975km | 11:00 |
Registration
| Type | Period | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon / 10km | July 24, 2026 — September 11, 2026 | ¥3,000 |
| 5km / 3km (General) / Family | July 24, 2026 — September 11, 2026 | ¥2,500 |
| Elementary / Junior High School Students | July 24, 2026 — September 11, 2026 | ¥500 |
| Niko-Niko Fun Run / Wheelchair Division (General) | July 24, 2026 — September 11, 2026 | ¥1,000 |
| Niko-Niko Fun Run / Wheelchair Division (Elementary/JHS) | July 24, 2026 — September 11, 2026 | ¥500 |
Check-in
Mail-in
Bib numbers are mailed in advance; there is no same-day registration.
Gifts
Participation Gift
Adult entrants choose from a participation gift (Imabari sports towel / sports backpack / laundry backpack / waterproof bag) plus a drink. Elementary/junior high students receive a different sports towel.
Finisher Gift
All finishers receive a web-based finisher certificate
Nearby Spots
Maruoka Castle
Sightseeing会場周辺
A historic castle, said to be one of Japan's 12 surviving original castle keeps. A sightseeing spot near the venue.
Ippitsu Keijo Museum (Japan's Shortest Letter)
Sightseeing会場周辺
A museum known for Japan's shortest-letter writing contest, near the venue.
Maruoka Castle Tourist Information Center "Machiyori Market"
Sightseeing会場周辺
A tourist information center and market near Maruoka Castle.
Ikiiki Plaza Kasuminosato Onsen
Hot Spring会場周辺
A day-use hot spring facility open 10:00–23:00 (last entry 22:30).
Gear Used by Runners
Anonymous aggregation of gear shared by participants, grouped by finish-time bracket.
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