Hidaka Mohei Relay Marathon 2026

About this event

Held in Hidaka Village, Kochi Prefecture, the Hidaka Mohei Relay Marathon 2026 is an event where participants can experience the charm of Hidaka Village—known as the home of the ninja Kusaka Mohei—through casual running. Aimed at promoting health and regional revitalization, it is loved not only by village residents but also by people across the prefecture. The course is an approximately 1.6 km loop set along cross-country-style riverbanks, allowing runners to feel the nature of Hidaka Village firsthand. The event features a 1-hour relay (elementary and junior high school division), a 2.5-hour relay (general, women's, and workplace division), and a 2.5-hour solo run (men's and women's divisions). The entry fee is 4,000 yen per person for general participants and 1,000 yen per person for junior high school students and younger. Check-in starts at 8:00, the opening ceremony is at 9:00, the race starts at 9:30, competition finishes at 12:00, and the closing ceremony is scheduled for around 12:30, followed by a raffle. The application period runs from Saturday, August 1, 2026, to Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Venue

Hidaka Comprehensive Sports Park

2670 Hongo, Hidaka-mura, Takaoka-gun, Kochi 781-2155