The 20th Koshi Citizens' Health Country Marathon

About this event

The "20th Koshi Citizens' Health Country Marathon" will be held, offering a chance to break a refreshing sweat for the first run of the new year. An annual raffle is also conducted, and many participants are expected to gather. The event features multiple divisions tailored to age and fitness levels, ranging from a 1.5 km course for lower-grade elementary school students to a 6 km course for general participants. The 1.5 km course includes divisions for lower-grade elementary boys, lower-grade elementary girls, family, and wheelchair users. The 2 km course features divisions for middle-grade and upper-grade elementary boys and girls. Furthermore, the 3 km course offers divisions for junior high school students, high school students and older, and men/women aged 40 and over, while the 6 km course provides divisions for general men and women. Participation is open to residents, students, and workers in Koshi City, with entry fees set at 500 yen for elementary and junior high school students, 1,000 yen for high school students and general participants, and 1,500 yen or 2,000 yen for the family division. The application deadline is Friday, November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with applications accepted at the Koshi City Comprehensive Center "Vivre" and various citizen centers. The event will proceed in light rain, but may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Venue

Kumamoto Prefectural Agricultural Park Country Park

3802-4 Sakae, Koshi, Kumamoto 861-1113