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Race Information

Race	2027 Beppu-Oita Marathon - Feb 7
City	Oita
Date	2027-02-07 at 12:00
Time Limit	3 hours 30 min
Cutoff pace	4:59/km
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Official Site	Kyushu Athletics Association / Mainichi Newspapers
Registration	Register · 15000 JPY

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	7.4°C / 45°F
Humidity	75%
Wind	19.3 km/h
Rain Chance	31%
Typical Conditions	Cold, dry early-February afternoon on the Kyushu coast, typically 6-10C with bright sun and a brisk sea breeze off Beppu Bay.

What to Prepare: Race the noon start in light layers you can shed; arm sleeves and gloves handle the cold air while the sun and the coastal wind on the turnaround section warm the back half.

Based on historical averages for race week. Use our Weather Score Calculator and What to Wear Guide for personalized advice.

Wind Impact on Race Day

Wind at 19.3 km/h can affect your marathon pace by 5-15 seconds per kilometer. Headwinds slow you down exponentially — a 20 km/h wind costs more than twice a 10 km/h wind.

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Race-Week Climate

Based on 20 years of race-week weather (2005-2024), MERRA-2 reanalysis

	Cooler	Typical	Warmer
Temperature	3.9°C	7.1°C	11.8°C
Dew point	-1.1°C	2.5°C	9.1°C

Wet-day chance: 31% Runnability: 72/100

Data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), NASA Langley Research Center

Course Profile

Course Type	Out-and-back
Elevation Gain	30m
Terrain	Road
Profile	Fast and flat
Boston Qualifier	Yes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify to enter the Beppu-Oita Marathon?

You must already hold a qualifying time. Entry is by performance standard, not open registration: Category 1 needs a sub-2:30 marathon, Category 2 sub-2:55, Category 3 sub-2:59:59, and Category 4 the famous sub-3:30 amateur standard. Categories 1-3 (registered athletes) admit everyone who meets the time, while Category 4 goes to a lottery if it oversubscribes. Use our race time predictor to see whether your current fitness lines up with the bracket you need.

What is the time limit for the Beppu-Oita Marathon?

The course is run on tight cutoffs rather than a generous finishing limit: the final checkpoint at 40km closes at 3 hours 20 minutes, so finishers are effectively held to roughly 3.5 hours overall, far stricter than the 6-7 hours typical of big-city Japanese marathons. Because the field is made up of qualified runners, the road closes fast. Plan the flat opening with our pace calculator so you bank time before the gates.

What is the Beppu-Oita Marathon course like?

It is a fast, flat, JAAF-certified out-and-back road course that runs along the shore of Beppu Bay between Oita and Beppu, with Mt Tsurumi rising behind the coastal cities. The lack of climbs and the closed coastal highway make it one of Japan's premier courses for chasing a personal best or a Boston-qualifying time, though the open seafront can bring a stiff headwind on one leg.

Is a Beppu-Oita Marathon time valid for Boston qualifying?

Yes. It is run on a JAAF and World Athletics certified course, so a finish is eligible for Boston qualifying. Given the strict entry standards, most finishers already run near or under their Boston time. Check your target with our Boston qualifying calculator.

When is the 2027 Beppu-Oita Marathon and what time does it start?

The 75th edition is set for Sunday, Feb 7, 2027, with a noon gun start at 12:00 JST. The midday start is a long-standing tradition that lets the elite and qualified fields race on a cold, dry winter coast in good afternoon light.

Do international runners need a visa to run Beppu-Oita?

Many nationalities (US, UK, EU, Australia) can enter Japan visa-free for short tourist stays; confirm your own nationality's requirement before booking. Japan does NOT currently require an ESTA or eTA. Note that this is an elite-standard race, so an overseas runner must still meet the qualifying time for their category to be accepted.