18th Koichi Morishita Cup Yazu Town Marathon

About this event

This marathon event takes place on the course run during elementary and junior high school by Koichi Morishita, a Barcelona Olympics marathon silver medalist from Yazu Town, Tottori Prefecture. Kenji Kimihara, Mexico City Olympics marathon silver medalist, is also scheduled to participate. In this edition, the half marathon category will not be held due to operational reasons, but the 10km category will proceed on an adjusted course. Event categories include 10km, 5km, 3km, and a Family Division (2km), welcoming runners of all ages. Participation gifts such as towels are provided, along with complimentary mushroom soup and fresh fruit. Participation gifts will be distributed at event check-in on the day. Official record books are also available upon request. Nearby tourist attractions include Funaoka Bamboo Forest Park, Himeji Park Antoku no Sato, and Hatto Furusato no Mori.

Venue

Yazu Town

Yazu-cho, Yazu-gun, Tottori