Kyoto Marathon

Road Running covering 42.2 km in Kyoto (Kyoto City Prefecture, Japan)

LocationKyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, JapanShow on map(35.0116° N, 135.7681° E)
Date & StatusFebruary 21, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Kyoto Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, JP focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Culture & History.

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 (kyoto-marathon.com).

Kyoto Marathon in Kyōto (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 m187 m - 267 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
187 m - 267 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS35.0116° N, 135.7682° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 187 m to 267 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 267 m·at 19.6 km·Ø 0.9 %
187 m214 m240 m267 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km267 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Kyoto Marathon take place?

Kyoto Marathon takes place in Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, JP (start area at coordinates 35.0116° N, 135.7681° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for February 21, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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 187 m and 267 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 Kyoto Marathon?

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