44th Hiji Town New Year Health Marathon
Japanese name:第44回 日出町新春健康マラソン大会
📅 Sun, Jan 17, 2027
About this event
Held around the Oga Fishing Port in Hiji Town, the '44th Hiji Town New Year Health Marathon' is a refreshing event set against a scenic coastline. The 10km course features challenging steep slopes that stir runners' adventurous spirits. The competition offers a variety of divisions including 10km, 5km, 3km, and 1.5km, allowing participants to join according to age and fitness level. In particular, a 5km wheelchair open division and a 1.5km division for elementary school students ensure that a wide range of participants can enjoy the event. Participants receive participation prizes such as towels, while top finishers in each division are awarded certificates, plaques, and supplementary prizes. On the day of the event, warm hospitality is offered, including the serving of hot oshiruko sweet red bean soup. It is an event where you can spend a healthy New Year's day immersed in the rich nature of Hiji Town.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Oita Prefecture Fisheries Cooperative Hiji Branch
5418 Oga, Hiji-machi, Hayami-gun, Oita 879-1504
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