Sports

NAHA Marathon 2026

Name: NAHA Marathon 2026
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Onoyama Park Athletic Stadium (Start/Finish)

Okinawa's largest citizen marathon, held annually on the first Sunday of December. Starting and finishing at Onoyama Park in Naha, the 42.195km course winds through five southern municipalities. Around 20,000 runners enjoy the warm December sun and seaside scenery.

About NAHA Marathon

A flagship Okinawa citizen marathon held since 1985. The catchphrase "Festival of Sun, Sea, and Joggers" captures its essence — running in mild December weather through subtropical scenery.

Course

Start/Finish: Onoyama Park Athletic Stadium
Distance: 42.195km / Time limit: 6h15m
Route: Naha → Tomigusuku → Itoman → Haebaru → Yaese
Passes by Himeyuri Monument and Peace Memorial Park

Entry

General: 9,800 yen
65+ / 18 and under: 7,800 yen
Registration usually opens June-July, closes when capacity reached
Famous for enthusiastic local cheering and unofficial aid stations serving zenzai and shikuwasa juice

Access

10 min by car from Naha Airport; Yui Rail "Onoyama Koen" or "Tsubogawa" station.

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Event Info

Date: December 6, 2026
Venue: Onoyama Park Athletic Stadium (Start/Finish)
Address: 52 Onoyama-cho, Naha City, Okinawa
Fee: Entry: General 9,800 yen / Seniors (65+) and youth (18 and under) 7,800 yen (Viewing free)
Official Website: Visit Website