2027 Ehime Marathon - Feb 7

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Race Information

Race2027 Ehime Marathon - Feb 7
CityMatsuyama
Date2027-02-07 at 10:00
Field Size~10,000 runners
Time Limit6 hours
Cutoff pace8:32/km
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Official SiteEhime Marathon Organizing Committee (愛媛マラソン実行委員会)

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Race Day Weather

Average Temperature6.5°C / 44°F
Humidity73%
Wind19.1 km/h
Rain Chance30%
Typical ConditionsCool, often dry early-February weather on the Seto Inland Sea coast, typically 5-11C at the 10:00 AM start with light winds and only a small chance of showers.

What to Prepare: Dress for a cold winter start that warms slightly by midday: a long-sleeve base layer, light gloves and a throwaway top layer for the corral. The coastal stretch can be breezy, so a wind-resistant layer helps on the exposed sections.

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 19.1 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 3.4°C 6.3°C 10.4°C
Dew point -2°C 1.5°C 7.9°C
Wet-day chance: 30% Runnability: 72/100

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

Course Profile

Course TypeOut-and-back road marathon
Elevation Gain90m
TerrainRoad
ProfileA scenic coastal out-and-back with two notable rises of about 40 m near 7 km and again around 35-36 km, plus a demanding uphill drift through the final 5 km to the castle-side finish. Not a flat PR course, but very runnable.
Boston QualifierYes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Ehime Marathon 2027?

The 64th Ehime Marathon is held on Sunday, February 7, 2027, with a 10:00 AM start. It is an out-and-back course in Matsuyama, the largest city on Shikoku, starting in front of the Ehime Prefectural Office, running north along the Seto Inland Sea coast to a turnaround near the Hojo area, and finishing at Shiroyama Park beneath Matsuyama Castle.

How do I enter, and is there a lottery?

General entry is by lottery, not first-come. The race is heavily oversubscribed, so a general-entry slot is never guaranteed. Of roughly 10,000 total places, about 6,800 are filled through the general lottery, with separate first-come athlete tiers for runners who can prove fast recent times. Registration runs through the official site and RUNNET, and the full-marathon entry fee is 12,900 yen plus handling charges. Overseas runners should plan around the lottery timeline rather than assume a guaranteed spot.

What is the time limit and how strict is the course?

The official time limit is 6 hours from the start, measured at staffed checkpoints along the route, with a participation requirement of being able to finish in about 5 hours 45 minutes. That makes Ehime firmer than the most relaxed Japanese marathons, so it suits a runner targeting a confident sub-6 finish rather than an absolute first-timer walking the distance. The closing 5 km trend uphill, so it pays to bank a little time earlier.

Is the Ehime Marathon a Boston-qualifying race?

Yes. The course is certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF / 日本陸連公認) and recognized by World Athletics and AIMS, so an official chip time can be used toward Boston Marathon qualifying if you meet your age-group standard. Note the two roughly 40 m climbs and the uphill finish when judging whether it is the right course to chase a fast qualifier.

What makes Matsuyama worth traveling for?

Matsuyama is the home of Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs and a perfect place to soak tired legs after the race. The course pairs Seto Inland Sea coastal views with a finish under historic Matsuyama Castle, and famously strong local support lines much of the route. Finishers receive an Imabari towel, the prized Ehime textile, as a keepsake.

Do I need a visa to run as a foreign visitor?

Many nationalities, including US, UK, EU and Australian passport holders, can enter Japan visa-free for short tourist stays; confirm your own nationality's rule before booking, as Japan does not currently use an ESTA or eTA. Matsuyama is reachable by air from Tokyo and Osaka, or by train and ferry via the Seto Inland Sea, making a race-weekend trip manageable.

How are the dates and entry details usually announced?

The Ehime Marathon is an annual February race, typically on an early-February Sunday, and the organizing committee confirms each edition's date well in advance through the official site. The 2027 edition is confirmed for February 7. Lottery registration windows, fees and any new entry routes are published on the official site and RUNNET in the months beforehand, so check there for the exact application period.

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