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Race Information

Race	2026 Kobe Marathon - Nov 15
City	Kobe
Date	2026-11-15 at 09:00
Field Size	~20,000 runners
Time Limit	7 hours
Cutoff pace	9:57/km
Course speed	Typical pace Speed index 0.97 — median of the last 4 winners' times against the global same-year median. Winner times track elite fields and prize money, so this reads the course as a proxy, not a pure measurement.
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Official Site	Kobe Marathon Executive Committee
Fee trend	2022 ¥16,2002023 ¥16,2002024 ¥16,2002025 ¥18,0002026 ¥18,000(4-yr +11.1%)· above industry avg (+5.7% vs +4.9%/yr)
International	¥24,200 · 1.3× domestic

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	14.4°C / 58°F
Humidity	74%
Wind	20.2 km/h
Rain Chance	27%
Typical Conditions	Mild autumn weather with comfortable conditions

What to Prepare: Pleasant mid-November temperatures make for comfortable racing. Coastal sections near the port can have wind — draft behind other runners. The views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge reward those who look up.

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 20.2 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	11°C	14.6°C	17.9°C
Dew point	5.8°C	9.5°C	15.1°C

Wet-day chance: 27% Runnability: 76/100

Recent actuals: 2023 11.7°C / 2024 17.8°C / 2025 11.5°C (morning avg)

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

Course Profile

Course Type	Coastal Urban Loop
Elevation Gain	55m
Terrain	Paved city roads
Profile	Scenic course along Kobe's waterfront and through the city center, passing the historic port area, Meriken Park, and offering views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. Moderate undulations with a mix of coastal and urban sections.
Boston Qualifier	Yes — Check your BQ time