Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon

Road Running covering 12.5 km to 42 km in Ibusuki (Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan)

Location

Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, JapanShow on map(31.2528° N, 130.6330° E)

Date & StatusJanuary 10, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +189 m

Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, JP focused on Road Running. Key features include Seaside & Coast, City Run, Festive.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 42 km (42 km, +189 m D+), and Fun Run (12.5 km, +56 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 10, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ibusuki-nanohana.com).

Official website

Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon in Ibusuki (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Mount Fuji and Fog over Lake Yamanaka" · Photo: **Alpsdake** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

Seaside & Coast City Run Festive

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Road Running 42 km	Road Running	42 km	+189 m	8 m - 87 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Fun Run	Road Running	12.5 km	+56 m	11 m - 35 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42 km

Elevation gain

+189 m D+

Elevation loss

-189 m D-

Altitude range

8 m - 87 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42 km+189 m D+Peak 87 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 87 m above sea level (+189 m D+, -189 m D-)

Peak: 87 m·at 16.3 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon take place?

Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon takes place in Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, JP (start area at coordinates 31.2528° N, 130.633° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for January 10, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Road Running 42 km (42 km, +189 m D+), and Fun Run (12.5 km, +56 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon?

The main competition (Road Running 42 km over 42 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +189 m of elevation gain and -189 m of elevation loss, ranging between 8 m and 87 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (ibusuki-nanohana.com).