Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon is listed for December 6, 2026 in Japan. Distances: Full Marathon.
Race day
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Dec 2026
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon is listed for December 6, 2026 in Japan. Distances: Full Marathon.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 6 December 2026 to Monday 7 December 2026AIMS calendar · 24 Jul 2026 | AIMS calendar | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | Not confirmedCheck the official source | Check the official source | - |
| Distances | Full MarathonAIMS calendar · 24 Jul 2026 | AIMS calendar | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Location | JapanAIMS calendar · 24 Jul 2026 | AIMS calendar | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Entry price | Not confirmedCheck the official source | Check the official source | - |
| Course | Road · AIMS / World Athletics certifiedAIMS calendar · 24 Jul 2026 | AIMS calendar | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Official website | hofu-yomiuri.jpOrganizer · 24 Jul 2026 | Organizer | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Listing | Verified listingSunday Marathon review · 24 Jul 2026 | Sunday Marathon review | 24 Jul 2026 |
Source is where this listing’s facts came from. Where a field could not be confirmed we leave it blank rather than guess.
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Held since 1970, the Hofu Yomiuri Marathon is one of Japan's classic December races, run in Hofu, Yamaguchi, near the Seto Inland Sea. It is marathon-only (42.195 km) on a flat, fast out-and-back course that turns at Tajima and finishes on a stadium track. A World Athletics Elite Label race, it demands a qualifying time for general entry (sub-4:00 marathon or sub-1:33 half), caps entries near 3,500 by lottery, and keeps a strict 4-hour cutoff in cool, usually dry early-December air.
Is this race a fit?
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Best For
Runners comparing road race options
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Full Marathon options around Japan and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
Confirm entry details before paying
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Japan, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, certified course.
- Date And Schedule
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon is currently listed for December 6, 2026, which makes the December planning window important for training and travel. Recheck official timing before race week.
- Location Base
Plan around Japan, then verify the exact start area, finish area, packet pickup, and post-race exit route before booking non-refundable travel.
- Course Fit
Listed course signals include road surface, certified course. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
A registration path is listed; review entry rules, refund terms, and transfer policies before paying.
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