Road Running

Kumamoto Castle Marathon

Road Running covering 42.2 km in Toritōshi (Hokkaido, Japan)

LocationToritōshi, Hokkaido, JapanShow on map(43.0704° N, 144.4473° E)
Date & StatusFebruary 21, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Kumamoto Castle Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Toritōshi, Hokkaido, JP focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History, Festive, Castles.

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 21, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (kumamotojyo-marathon.jp).

Official website
Kumamoto Castle Marathon in Toritōshi (Work: "Château de Chenonceau - jardin Russell Page (Chenonceaux)", Photo: Gzen92, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Château de Chenonceau - jardin Russell Page (Chenonceaux)" · Photo: Gzen92 · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

City RunCulture & HistoryFestiveCastles

Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m133 m - 213 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
133 m - 213 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS43.0704° N, 144.4473° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 133 m to 213 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 213 m·at 15.7 km·Ø 0.9 %
133 m160 m186 m213 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km213 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kumamoto Castle Marathon take place?

Kumamoto Castle Marathon takes place in Toritōshi, Hokkaido, JP (start area at coordinates 43.0704° N, 144.4473° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Kumamoto Castle 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 Kumamoto Castle 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 133 m and 213 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 Kumamoto Castle Marathon?

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