Osaka Half Marathon
Osaka Half Marathon is listed for January 31, 2027 in Japan. Distances: Half Marathon.
Race day
31
Jan 2027
Osaka Half Marathon is listed for January 31, 2027 in Japan. Distances: Half Marathon.
Provenance ledger
Every fact, and where it came from
| Field | Value | Source | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Sunday 31 January 2027 to Monday 1 February 2027AIMS calendar · 24 Jul 2026 | AIMS calendar | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Start time | Not confirmedCheck the official source | Check the official source | - |
| Distances | Half MarathonAIMS calendar · 24 Jul 2026 | AIMS calendar | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Location | JapanAIMS calendar · 24 Jul 2026 | AIMS calendar | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Start area | Osaka Castle Park east side, Osaka Castle Park, Osaka, JapanConfirm the exact start with the organizerAIMS calendar · 24 Jul 2026 | AIMS calendar | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Entry price | Not confirmedCheck the official source | Check the official source | - |
| Course | Road · Point to point · AIMS / World Athletics certifiedAIMS calendar · 24 Jul 2026 | AIMS calendar | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Official website | half.osaka-marathon.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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The Osaka Half Marathon is a 21.0975 km race run each late January in Osaka, Japan, alongside the elite Osaka International Women's Marathon, whose leaders its runners meet mid-course. Founded in 2006, it starts by Osaka Castle Park's east side and finishes in Yanmar Stadium Nagai on a flat, JAAF- and World Athletics/AIMS-certified course built for personal bests. Around 6,000 run it in cold, dry midwinter under a strict 2-hour-5-minute cutoff. The 2027 edition is on January 31.
Is this race a fit?
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Best For
Runners comparing road race options
Osaka Half Marathon belongs on the shortlist when you are comparing Half Marathon options around Japan and want the key date, location, registration, and course facts in one place.
Watch For
Find the current registration source
No direct registration link is listed here yet; use the official/source link or send a correction if you find the current entry page.
Decision Signal
Performance claims need source checks
Osaka Half Marathon should be evaluated as a full race-weekend choice in Japan, not only as a date on a calendar. Start with road surface, point to point course, certified course.
- Date And Schedule
Osaka Half Marathon is currently listed for January 31, 2027, which makes the January 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, point to point course, certified course. Use them to compare effort, pacing risk, and training fit before relying on the race for a specific goal.
- Entry Readiness
No direct registration link is listed here yet; use the official/source link or send a correction if you find the current entry page.
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