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Running Races in Kyoto: Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Calendar
Generate Art Routes in Kyoto1 established annual road race in Kyoto. Exact dates move each year, so the month each event is normally held is listed rather than a date that goes stale.
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Annual races in Kyoto
| Race | Distances | Usual month | Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Marathon | Marathon | February | Passes several World Heritage temples; hilly by Japanese marathon standards. |
Training for one of these? The 10K and long run routes in Kyoto use the same roads several of these courses do.
Frequently asked
- What is the biggest running race in Kyoto?
- Kyoto Marathon (Marathon), normally held in February. Passes several World Heritage temples; hilly by Japanese marathon standards.
- Are there 10K races in Kyoto?
- No dedicated 10K events are listed for Kyoto yet — the marathon and half marathon events above are the main options.
- Why are exact race dates not shown?
- Race dates move every year and a stale date is worse than none. The month each event is normally held is listed instead, which is enough to plan a training block around.