Feb 1
Date
Full Marathon
Distance
30m
Elevation
18,000
Runners
Elevation Profile
Illustrative profile based on elevation data. Actual course may vary.
Course Highlights
Point To Point Course
Course layout type
Road Terrain
Running surface
BQ Course
Boston Qualifier eligible
Certified
World Athletics
About This Race
The Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon is Asia's oldest road marathon, established in 1952, and one of Japan's most prestigious elite events. The point-to-point coastal course runs from Beppu — a dramatic onsen hot spring city where steam vents from the earth in over 2,800 geothermal springs — along Beppu Bay's turquoise Seto Inland Sea coastline to Oita. The steam from 'hell pools' (jigoku) is often visible from the start.
History & Records
First Edition
1952
Avg. Participants
18,000
Race Day Weather
Early February in Beppu averages 6-13C (43-55F). Cool Japanese winter. Geothermal steam. Seto Inland Sea views.
Runner Reviews
Reviews are coming soon. After the race, runners will be able to share their experience here.
Organizer
Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon Executive Committee
Official Website