Saitama
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The Saitama Marathon is a flat, fast JAAF-certified loop road marathon starting and finishing around Saitama-Shintoshin Station and Saitama Super Arena, about 40 minutes north of central Tokyo. The course passes landmarks such as Saitama Stadium 2002 and Urawa Komaba Stadium with only minor undulations, making it a realistic target for a personal best within the 6-hour limit.
Why attend here
February in Saitama is crisp and quiet, offering a rare chance to run a fast, flat course past Saitama Stadium 2002 and Urawa Komaba Stadium without the crowds of peak season. After the race, warm up with a bowl of hearty local ramen or yaki-manju grilled buns, and take a short walk along the Shiba River to stretch your legs. It's a calm, low-key escape that lets you focus on the run and the city's understated charms.
Distance from you
From Columbus, US to Saitama, JP
~13.1h · 10,517 km
typical Feb weather · 2026
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Event Details
Elevation
90m
Course
A flat, fast city course through Saitama, passing landmarks such as Saitama Stadium 2002 and Urawa Komaba Stadium with only minor undulations.
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