Kobe Marathon

Road Running covering 42.2 km in Kobe (Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan)

LocationKobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, JapanShow on map(34.6913° N, 135.1830° E)
Date & StatusNovember 15, 2026Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Kobe Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, JP focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Mountain, Seaside & Coast.

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 15, 2026. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kobe-marathon.net).

Kobe Marathon in Kobe (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Event characteristics

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m8 m - 88 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Marathon42.2 km
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)
N10203040FS34.6913° N, 135.1830° 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 21 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 Kobe Marathon take place?

Kobe Marathon takes place in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, JP (start area at coordinates 34.6913° N, 135.183° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for November 15, 2026.

What races and distances are offered at Kobe Marathon?

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

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

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