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Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2026

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The catchphrase of this Kochi Ryoma Marathon 2026 is "Kojan and Omotenashi".

Aiming to be the best hospitality in Japan, we will further strengthen the aids and cheering squads on Hanakaido, and further enhance the runner service! We aim for a tournament that will allow all participating runners to think "I'm glad I ran!"
In addition, as in last year, athletes from the Aoyama Gakuin University Athletics Club will support the tournament as pace runners, and strongly support the completion at a stable pace.

In addition, gorgeous guests will be decided to excite the tournament!
・Toshihiko Seko (Former Marathon Japan National Team, DeNA Running Academy Training Advisor)
・Mr. Tetsuhiko Kin (Professional Running Coach)
・Shunsuke Yamashita (Guitarist and Composer)
・Mr. Hisako Shirata (actress and model)
And Miki Shimura, a running influencer, has been appointed as PR ambassador!

Would you like to run the Ryoma Marathon in Kochi?

Basic information

Date of the event: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Outline of the Event: [Date and time]
①Full marathon 9:00 start 16:00 finish
　Opening ceremony 8:45 (starting point: in front of Kochi Prefectural Office)
　Awards Ceremony 13:00 (Finnish Venue: Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium, Kochi)

②Fan Run 8:40 Start 9:20 End
　Opening ceremony 8:30 (starting point: Kochi Prefectural Office)

③Pair Relay 9:00 Start 16:00 End of competition
　Opening ceremony: 8:45 (starting point: Kochi Prefectural Office) (Relay point: Tanezaki Driving School, Tanezaki Senmatsu Park)
　　　　　　　　(Finnish Venue: Haruno General Sports Park Athletics Stadium, Kochi)

[Time limit]　
①Full Marathon: 7 hours　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　②Fanlan: 40 minutes　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　③Pair Relay: 7 hours
Number of participants: Full Marathon: 10,000 people (18 years or older *1)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Fanlan: 500 people (1st grade to less than 18 hours, wheelchair users)　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Pair Relay: 300 pairs (for those aged 18 and over *1)
※1 Third-year high school students registered with the Japan Association of Athletic Federations in 2025 can participate.
※The application will be closed when the capacity is reached.
Costs: Full Marathon: 13,000 yen
Fanlan: 1,000 yen
Pair Relay: 18,000 yen (1 set)
Application period: August 1, 2025 (Fri) 12:00 to Friday, October 31, 2025 23:59
Contact information: Kochi Ryoma Marathon Executive Committee Secretariat
Person in charge: Angei, East
Phone: 088-821-4714
E-Mail： [email protected]
Official website: https://ryoma-marathon.jp/