About this event
The 46th Running Sakurajima competition is a marathon event to be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. Its greatest appeal is a rare scenic course in Japan that runs through the lava fields of Sakurajima, one of the world's most active volcanoes. The exhilarating feeling of running through majestic nature overlooking Kinko Bay can only be experienced here. There are two categories: Half Marathon (certified course) and 10km (certified course), both open to participants born on or before April 1, 2011. A checkpoint is set at the 16.5 km mark of the half marathon at 13:05. Participants will be provided with hot spring bath tickets and light snacks, and after running, they can enjoy Sakurajima's abundant onsen hot springs, local specialties, and historical sites. If you are lucky, you might even spot dolphins while running. The event will also be held in commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Saigo Takamori.
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Kagoshima City
Kagoshima, Kagoshima
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