2026 Naha Marathon

Name: 2026 Naha Marathon
Start: 2026-12-06
End: 2026-12-06
Location: Naha, Japan

42K

BonusesScenic

Dec 6, 2026 · 1 day🇯🇵 Naha, Japan

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Field

Standouts

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The 40th Naha Marathon is a subtropical race in Okinawa with a loop course through southern Okinawa, featuring rolling hills and several climbs, including a sustained climb to the Peace Memorial Park turnaround and the 'demon hill' at Oroku Bypass. The race is known as the 'Festival of Sun, Sea and Joggers' with famous roadside food stalls and private aid stations. Entry is first-come, not a lottery, with a 30,000-runner field.

Why attend here

In early December, Naha's subtropical warmth lingers, making the marathon's rolling hills and ocean views a pleasure rather than a grind. Take time after the race to wander Kokusai-dori's vibrant market streets for Orion beer and Okinawan soba, and visit Shurijo Castle's restored gates—a rewarding cultural counterpoint to the physical challenge.

Distance from you

From Columbus, US to Naha, JP

~15h · 12,000 km

Naha

typical Dec weather · 2025

6 Sat

23°17°

0mm4.9 m/s

Event Details

Elevation

180m

Course

The course is a loop through southern Okinawa, touching central Naha and International Street in the first 5km, then heading south through Haebaru and Yaese. It features a sustained climb to the high point at the Peace Memorial Park turnaround near 21km, the southernmost point, and a descent before the Oroku Bypass climb around 37km. The route is described as rolling with several genuine climbs through the southern hills.