Hofu Yomiuri Marathon

Experience the competitive thrill of the Hofu Yomiuri Marathon, a key event in the Japan Marathon Championship Series that includes a prestigious Men's G1 and Women's G3 race. This marathon doubles as the Japan National Team Qualifying Tournament for the World Athletics Championships and also hosts the Japan Visually Impaired Women's Marathon Championship. The event is brought to you by the China Athletics Association, Yamaguchi Athletics Association, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Hofu City. The course, officially certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and World Athletics/AIMS, challenges you with a 42.195km route starting at Kirin Lemon Stadium Salt Arena, navigating Hofu Prefectural Road, making a turn at Hofu City Oaza Tajima, and concluding at Kirin Lemon Stadium Athletics Stadium. Beyond the marathon itself, you can push your limits with races over various distances, including 15km, 20km, a half marathon, 25km, and 30km, with the full course completion required for official recognition.