EcoMarathon: Race Calendar, Routes & Qualification

Sustainability-driven nature marathon and half-marathon series on forest, park, and country trails featuring zero-waste logistics and cup-free aid stations. The RunningCompass calendar for EcoMarathon lists 13 verified events encompassing 39 individual races, of which 8 currently carry confirmed future race dates and 5 are scheduled with dates to be announced.

Events in EcoMarathon primarily cover Road Running with competition distances ranging from 5 km to 42.2 km. Participants typically carry reusable hydration vessels, run in capped field sizes to protect trails, and support local biodiversity or reforestation initiatives.

Natural gravel, forest, and meadow trails with rolling to mid-mountain elevation profiles and scenic green surroundings. Across all 39 races in this series, routes cover 5 km to 42.2 km with cumulative elevation gains reaching up to +190 m, and each event page includes an interactive course map, elevation profile, and GPX track download.

Leading host cities in the catalog include Kyōto, Hirakata, Ōsaka, Tokyo, Tamagawa, featuring events such as Kyōto Yawata Ecomarathon, Hirakata Ecomarathon, Kyoto Yawata Ecomarathon in January, Yodogawa Ecomarathon of January. You can filter the calendar below by month, distance, and location, inspect each race profile, and follow the verified organizer link on the event page for official registration.