Road RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Kasumigaura Marathon

Road Running covering 5 km to 42.2 km in Kasumigaura (Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan)

LocationKasumigaura, Ibaraki Prefecture, JapanShow on map(36.1533° N, 140.2464° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Kasumigaura Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kasumigaura, Ibaraki Prefecture, JP focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Lakes & Ponds.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 10 mi (16.09 km, +70 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kasumigaura-marathon.jp).

Official website
Kasumigaura Marathon in Kasumigaura (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
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

City RunNature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m74 m - 154 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 miRoad Running16.09 km+70 m77 m - 106 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m80 m - 89 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
74 m - 154 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS36.1533° N, 140.2464° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 74 m to 154 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 154 m·at 23.7 km·Ø 0.9 %
74 m101 m127 m154 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km154 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kasumigaura Marathon take place?

Kasumigaura Marathon takes place in Kasumigaura, Ibaraki Prefecture, JP (start area at coordinates 36.1533° N, 140.2464° E). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Kasumigaura Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 10 mi (16.09 km, +70 m D+), and Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Kasumigaura Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 74 m and 154 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 Kasumigaura Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kasumigaura-marathon.jp).