Nagano Marathon

Road Running covering 42.2 km in Nagano (Nagano Prefecture, Japan)

LocationNagano, Nagano Prefecture, JapanShow on map(36.6485° N, 138.1950° E)
Date & StatusApril 18, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Nagano Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, JP focused on Road Running. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier, Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include City Run, High Altitude.

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 18, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (naganomarathon.gr.jp).

Nagano Marathon in Nagano (Work: "Mount Fuji and Fog over 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 m1,150 m - 1,230 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
1,150 m - 1,230 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS36.6485° N, 138.1950° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,230 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 1,230 m·at 16.7 km·Ø 0.9 %
1,150 m1,177 m1,203 m1,230 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km1,230 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Nagano Marathon take place?

Nagano Marathon takes place in Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, JP (start area at coordinates 36.6485° N, 138.195° E). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 18, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Nagano 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 Nagano 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 1,150 m and 1,230 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 Nagano Marathon?

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