Best Races in Japan

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56th Hofu Yomiuri Marathon

山口

7.0

Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2026

海外

7.0

2026 JTBC Seoul Marathon

海外

7.0

40th Aoshima Pacific Marathon

宮崎

6.8

17th Shonan Fujisawa Citizens Marathon

神奈川

6.8

National Treasure Matsue Castle Marathon

島根

6.6

Marathon Festival in Showa Kinen Park Winter

東京

6.6

Year-End Marathon in Showa Kinen Park

東京

6.6

Mie Matsusaka Marathon

三重

6.6

47th Fuchu Tamagawa Marathon

東京

6.6

Otawara Marathon 2026 (36th Otawara Marathon)

栃木

6.6

Hitachi Seaside Marathon

茨城

6.6

Ibigawa Marathon

岐阜

6.6

Kisaragi Marathon in National Showa Memorial Park

東京

6.6

Nagasaki Music Fest Marathon

長崎

6.6

Marathon Festival in Showa Kinen National Government Park

東京

6.6

New Year Marathon in Showa Kinen Park

東京

6.6