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Race Information

Race	2026 Toyama Marathon - Nov 1
City	Toyama
Date	2026-11-01 at 09:00
Field Size	~13,000 runners
Time Limit	7 hours
Cutoff pace	9:57/km
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Official Site	Toyama Marathon Organizing Committee (富山マラソン実行委員会)
Registration	Register · 14000 JPY

Race Day Weather

Average Temperature	7.1°C / 45°F
Humidity	88%
Wind	13 km/h
Rain Chance	45%
Typical Conditions	Crisp early-November weather along the Sea of Japan coast, typically 9-15C at the 9:00 AM start, with a chance of coastal showers and a brisk bay breeze.

What to Prepare: Dress for cool, changeable Hokuriku autumn: a light long-sleeve plus a throwaway layer for the start, and a cap or light gloves in case a Sea of Japan shower blows through.

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 13 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	3.8°C	7.3°C	10.1°C
Dew point	1.3°C	4.9°C	8.9°C

Wet-day chance: 45% Runnability: 68/100

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

Course Profile

Course Type	Point-to-point road marathon
Elevation Gain	110m
Terrain	Road
Profile	Mostly flat coastal and riverside roads with one signature climb over the Shin-Minato Ohashi bridge near the midpoint and a few gentle rises.
Boston Qualifier	Yes — Check your BQ time

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Toyama Marathon 2026?

The Toyama Marathon 2026 is held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with a 9:00 AM gun start. It is a point-to-point course that begins in Takaoka City and finishes at Fugan Canal Kansui Park in central Toyama City, running along Toyama Bay with the Tateyama mountain range on the horizon.

How do I enter the Toyama Marathon, and is there a lottery?

There is no lottery: general entry is first-come, first-served, so spots can fill before the deadline (the resident pre-entry slots sold out in hours in past years). Registration opens in April through the official site and RUNNET, and the full-marathon entry fee is 14,000 yen. Use our race time predictor to set a realistic goal before you sign up.

What is the time limit and is the course beginner-friendly?

The time limit is a generous 7 hours (you must clear the 41.6 km checkpoint by 15:59), one of the more relaxed cutoffs among major Japanese marathons, which makes Toyama a good first marathon or comeback race. The course is mostly flat aside from the Shin-Minato Ohashi bridge climb, so plan your effort with our pace calculator to bank time on the flat sections.

Is the Toyama Marathon a Boston-qualifying race?

Yes. The course is certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF / 日本陸連公認), so an official chip time can be used for Boston Marathon qualifying, provided you meet your age-group standard. Check where you stand with our Boston qualifying calculator.

What is the Shin-Minato Ohashi bridge section like?

The Shin-Minato Ohashi is one of the Sea of Japan coast's largest cable-stayed bridges; its upper roadway deck is normally closed to pedestrians (a lower-deck pedestrian promenade stays open year-round), so race day is one of the only chances to run across the road span. It is the course's biggest climb, but the summit rewards you with a sweeping panorama of Toyama Bay and, on clear days, the snow-capped Tateyama Alps. In severe weather the bridge may be replaced by a non-certified alternate route.

Do I need a visa or travel authorization to run as a foreign visitor?

Many nationalities (US, UK, EU, Australia and others) 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. Toyama is reachable by Hokuriku Shinkansen from Tokyo in about two hours, making a race-weekend trip straightforward.

What is the weather usually like in early November?

Early November on the Sea of Japan coast is cool and changeable, often 9-15C at the start with a chance of brief coastal showers and a bay breeze. It is comfortable running weather, but pack a throwaway layer for the start line and be ready for shifting conditions on the exposed bridge.