Niigata City Marathon

Road Running covering 10.6 km to 42.2 km in Niigata (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Location

Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, JapanShow on map(37.9226° N, 139.0412° E)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Niigata City Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, JP focused on Road Running. Key features include City Run, Culture & History.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Road Running 10.6 km (10.6 km, +48 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 (runfes-niigata.com).

Official website

Niigata City Marathon in Niigata (Work: "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10", Photo: Alpsdake, License: CC0 1.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Mount Fuji from Lake Yamanaka 1994-12-10" · Photo: **Alpsdake** · Wikimedia CommonsCC0 1.0
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Event characteristics

City Run Culture & History

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	173 m - 253 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Road Running 10.6 km	Road Running	10.6 km	+48 m	176 m - 196 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

173 m - 253 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 253 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 173 m to 253 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 253 m·at 18 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Niigata City Marathon take place?

Niigata City Marathon takes place in Niigata, Niigata Prefecture, JP (start area at coordinates 37.9226° N, 139.0412° 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 Niigata City Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Road Running 10.6 km (10.6 km, +48 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Niigata City 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 173 m and 253 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 Niigata City Marathon?

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