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Nara Marathon

Road Running covering 10 km to 42.2 km in Nara (Nara Prefecture, Japan)

LocationNara, Nara Prefecture, JapanShow on map(34.6850° N, 135.8048° E)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Nara Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Nara, Nara Prefecture, JP focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Nature & Off-Road, Culture & History, Relay.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 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 (nara-marathon.jp).

Official website
Nara Marathon in Nara (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 RunNature & Off-RoadCulture & HistoryRelay

Races & distances (3)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m181 m - 261 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Marathon (Relay)Road Running42.2 km+190 m184 m - 264 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Road Running 10 kmRoad Running10 km+45 m187 m - 206 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
181 m - 261 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS34.6851° N, 135.8049° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 181 m to 261 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 261 m·at 23.8 km·Ø 0.9 %
181 m208 m234 m261 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km261 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Nara Marathon take place?

Nara Marathon takes place in Nara, Nara Prefecture, JP (start area at coordinates 34.685° N, 135.8048° 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 Nara Marathon?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Road Running 10 km (10 km, +45 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Nara 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 181 m and 261 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 Nara Marathon?

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