The 50th Anniversary 2026 Suigo no Sato Marathon
Japanese name:第50回記念 2026水郷の里マラソン
📅 Sun, Nov 8, 2026
📍 Omihachiman, Shiga
About this event
Set in the riverside district (Suigo no Sato) of Omihachiman City, Shiga Prefecture during the height of autumn, the commemorative 50th "2026 Suigo no Sato Marathon" will be held. A major appeal is the course layout, designed to be easy to run for everyone from beginners to veterans. On the day of the event, Kayoko Fukushi, who competed in four consecutive Olympic Games, will participate as a guest runner, and the comedy duo No Sign, Shiga Prefecture's resident comedians, will serve as MCs to liven up the event. Event-original merchandise will also be distributed to participants, and the marathon eagerly awaits runners from all over the country. Participants will enjoy a special experience running through autumn scenery while feeling the refreshing breeze of Suigo no Sato. Various divisions and distances suited to different fitness levels are prepared, and a family division is also provided.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Omihachiman Sports Park
18 Tsuda-cho, Omihachiman, Shiga 523-0086
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