Let's support 10,000 hot runs in Kochi! Summer is good! Kochi Ryoma Marathon in winter!

In Kochi, the Kochi Ryoma Marathon, a marathon event named after Sakamoto Ryoma is held around mid-February every year.
A full marathon event that starts in the central city area, passes through the rural scenery, and takes on the superb view of the Pacific Ocean. Cheering from the roadside will be the best for the runners.

It is recommended not only to support but also to visit places related to Ryoma and enjoy Kochi gourmet.
Why don't you fully enjoy the charm of Kochi while supporting the hot run on the day?

Now, let's go to Kochi to support the runner!

Boost the runner hot! Recommended support spots for the Kochi Ryoma Marathon

If you want to support the Kochi Ryoma Marathon, there is a great place to bring energy to the runners. Here are four spots that are perfect for support. It is only a place of two birds with one stone where you can enjoy sightseeing and superb views while cheering!

1.[Start Point] Around Kochi-jo Castle and along the city course

Experience the start full of enthusiasm! Support starts in front of Kochi-jo Castle!

The starting point in front of Kochi Castle is a special place where you can feel the atmosphere of the tournament on your skin. The surrounding roads are ideal for delivering the first cheering because runners run through vigorously. There is also a lively area along the city course, so you can enjoy the cityscape of Kochi while watching the game.

• Recommended Area: Around Harimayabashi Bridge and along the road near Central Park.
• Recommended for parents: There are also trams around Harimayabashi Bridge, and there are plenty of town walking spots where children can enjoy. Recommended is "Otepia", a complex with a library, the Hall of Science, and a multipurpose space. Experience-based exhibitions where parents and children can learn science are popular, and if you visit between support, children should enjoy it!
• Surrounding tourist information: After the start, enjoy a light lunch at Hirome Market◎

2.Near Urado-ohashi Bridge (20 km point)

A superb view point overlooking the Pacific Ocean! Let's cheer for runners who overcome the difficulties!

At an altitude of 50m, Urado-ohashi Bridge is a difficult place located in the middle of the marathon course. It is an important point where physical strength is tested for runners. Cheering here will help the runners who aim for the goal. The spectacular view of the Pacific Ocean spreading beyond the bridge is also a highlight.

• Access About 20 minutes by car from the center of Kochi city.
• Recommended support style: Let's convey a message of encouragement with banners and clapping! Why don't you actually experience the difficulties of runners across Urado-ohashi Bridge? Hopefully, the support of the runner will also help!

3. Katsura-hama Beach Hanamachi Road (25 km point)

A spot where you can see the Sakamoto Ryoma statue and the superb view of the Pacific Ocean! You can enjoy support and sightseeing at the same time

Katsura-hama Beach, which is famous as a tourist attraction, is characterized by a pleasant breeze along the coast. While the Sakamoto Ryoma statue is watching, the runners who run through the middle point move on to the next stage. After support, you can stroll around Katsura-hama Beach and take a commemorative photo with the statue of Ryoma.

• Access About 30 minutes by car from the center of Kochi city.
• Recommended Area: The vicinity of the bus stop in front of the Ryoma Memorial Hall, which is about 500m from Katsurahama Park parking lot, is a relay point for pair runners. Let's take a look at the taski relays filled with the thoughts of the pair. The Hanamachi Road, which has a straight line of about 3 km along the coast facing the Pacific Ocean, is one of the places where the support of local residents is hot. Why don't you enjoy interacting with local citizens while being blown by the breeze of the sea!
• Surrounding tourist information: Enjoy fresh seafood dishes and hoji tea sweets using tea leaves from Shimanto River headwater on the sea terrace in Katsurahama Park.

4. [Finish Venue] Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium

Let's welcome runners with the goal and share the moment of excitement!

Kochi Prefectural Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium is a finish venue boasting a vast site. In front of the goal, many supporters gather and have an unforgettable finish for runners. Haruno Comprehensive Park is rich in nature, and there is plenty of space for children to play.

• Access About 25 minutes by car from the center of Kochi city.
• Points for parents and children: Reliable because you can support slowly at the stand seat in the stadium. After support, you can stroll around the Sports Park and enjoy a picnic feeling!

Let's fill the road with the support of Naruko start a project!

The fierce climbing slope leading to the finish venue hurts runners as the last difficulty of the Kochi Ryoma Marathon. In order to support such runners as supporters together, a Yosakoi Naruko support booth will be set up around climbing a steep slope. Naruko is a small percussion instrument held by dancing girl at the Yosakoi Festival.

At the Yosakoi Naruko support booth, supporters pick up Naruko and inspire the Yosakoi power flowing into the blood of Kochi runners with a sound unique to Naruko. Please blow away the fatigue of the runner with the hot energy of the supporters!

Attention: On the day of the Kochi Ryoma Marathon, traffic restrictions will be enforced along the course depending on the time of day. If you can come to support by car, please check in advance. Due to traffic restrictions, public transportation will also be suspended and operated on temporary schedules.

Traffic regulation for 2025, here is:
https://ryoma-marathon.jp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/traffic_regulation2025.pdf

There is also a link of each information at the end of the article.

5.Support manners and precautions

To everyone who supports ~ Follow the manners and make it a fun marathon event for everyone! ～

At the Kochi Ryoma Marathon, the warm cheering of everyone who supports the runners is a great force. However, in order to support comfortably, it is important to observe some manners and precautions. Check the following points and try to be safe and enjoyable!

Let's not block the runway

Be careful not to jump out or cross on the course so as not to hinder the passage of runners. Support from the roadside is welcome, but safety is the top priority.

Cheer with great solidarity! But don't forget to take care of your surroundings

When you support, "Give your best!" Please give a positive voice such as "A little more!" However, when shouting, keep a distance from the people around you, and try not to forcibly move forward during congestion.

Let's take the trash home.

There are many places where there is no trash can along the road, so please take your trash home or throw it away in the designated trash can. Thank you for your cooperation in continuing the tournament that was good to participate and was glad to support you.

Use support tools within a safe range.

The use of banners and support goods is OK, but be sure to fix it firmly so that it is not blown away by the wind, and be careful not to hinder other supporters and runners.

Respect the runner's pace

Even when supporting runners you know, runners may not always be able to respond to conversations. In such a case, it is also important to monitor the runner's pace so as not to disturb the runner. Please push your back with a smile.

Summary: Let's all enjoy the Kochi Ryoma Marathon!

The smiles and cheering of everyone who supports us are irreplaceable powers for runners. Support along the road pushes the back of the runner aiming for the goal.
In addition, Kochi Ryoma Marathon is a great opportunity to enjoy sightseeing and gourmet while supporting! Let's enjoy Kochi while supporting parents and children and enjoying local gourmet along the roadside.

Let's share excitement with runners in the city of Kochi!

Finally, as an attempt unique to Kochi, a drink rally called the Kochi Ryoma Marathon Extra Edition "Night Sickness Marathon" will be held. Anyone who is over 20 years old can participate in marathon runners' family and friends. Please take part in the night ladder sake of sake country Tosa!

Runners and supporters are waiting for the hot run of Kochi, hospitality prefecture and hot support. Why don't you participate in the Kochi Ryoma Marathon and experience a special day?

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