10th Matsuyama Castle Town Relay Marathon 2026
Japanese name:第10回マツヤマお城下リレーマラソン2026
📅 Sat, Nov 21, 2026 - Sun, Nov 22, 2026
About this event
From Saturday, November 21 to Sunday, November 22, 2026, the 10th Matsuyama Castle Town Relay Marathon 2026 will be held on the loop course inside Shiroyama Park in Horinouchi, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. This tournament offers a special two-day event to expand local community circles through autumn sports that deepen personal bonds. From 10:00 to 15:00 on both days, you can enjoy autumn sports while passing the sash (tasuki) with family and friends in a venue surrounded by history and nature. Even beginners can participate starting from about 1.2 km per lap per person, allowing those who are not confident in their physical stamina to comfortably enjoy the run. The half marathon division is prepared for elementary and junior high school students, allowing the entire family to take on the challenge. Running together as a team naturally deepens bonds, providing the unique fun of a relay format where participants cheer each other on toward the finish line. Anyone elementary school age or older may participate, making it ideal for creating memories with children or socializing among friends. The first day will feature four divisions: Elementary School Division (Half), Junior High School Division (Half), General Division, and Small Group Division. The second day will feature two divisions: Workplace Competition Division and Enjoy Running Division, welcoming participants from diverse age groups and teams. Participants will also receive commemorative gifts and complimentary servings of tonjiru (pork miso soup). The venue will feature sponsor company booths and gourmet food booths by local eateries, ensuring visitors other than runners can also enjoy the event. This year's special tournament supporter is Saori Miyazaki, who competed on Japan's women's national basketball team. Come experience moments of local vitality, the joy of sports, and bonds with teammates in autumn at Shiroyama Park.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Shiroyama Park Horinouchi Area
Horinouchi, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-0007
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