Road RunningBoston Marathon Qualifier

Kitakyushu Marathon

Road Running covering 3 km to 42.2 km in Kitakyushu (Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan)

LocationKitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, JapanShow on map(33.8835° N, 130.8752° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Kitakyushu Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, JP focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Seaside & Coast, Kids & Youth Races, Relay.

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Duo) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 20.7 km (20.7 km, +93 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 3 km (3 km, +14 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 (kitakyushu-marathon.jp).

Official website
Kitakyushu Marathon in Kitakyūshū (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 RunSeaside & CoastKids & Youth RacesRelayMulti-Day

Races & distances (5)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Duo)Road Running42.2 km+190 m11 m - 91 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 20.7 kmRoad Running20.7 km+93 m14 m - 53 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 5 kmRoad Running5 km+22 m17 m - 26 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 3 kmRoad Running3 km+14 m20 m - 26 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
8 m - 88 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS33.8835° N, 130.8752° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 8 m to 88 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 88 m·at 16.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
8 m35 m61 m88 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km88 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kitakyushu Marathon take place?

Kitakyushu Marathon takes place in Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka Prefecture, JP (start area at coordinates 33.8835° N, 130.8752° 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 Kitakyushu Marathon?

The race program comprises 5 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Duo) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Road Running 20.7 km (20.7 km, +93 m D+), Road Running 5 km (5 km, +22 m D+), and Road Running 3 km (3 km, +14 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Kitakyushu 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 8 m and 88 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 Kitakyushu Marathon?

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