The 44th Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon

About this event

The "44th Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon," held in Ibusuki City, Kagoshima Prefecture, will take place on Sunday, January 10, 2027. Based on the concept of "a marathon that anyone who is healthy can participate in," the time limit is generously set at 8 hours. From the course, runners can take in spectacular views such as the fields of rapeseed blossoms spreading out like a yellow carpet, Lake Ikeda (the largest lake in Kyushu), and Mount Kaimon, also known as Satsuma Fuji. At the event, Toshihiko Seko (DeNA Fellow), who serves as a tourism ambassador for Ibusuki City, will appear as an event guest, and Yuki Kawauchi (affiliated with Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance) will join as a guest runner to build excitement. Playing on the pun between "small happiness" (chiisai shiawase) and "44th" (which sounds like shiawase), the event's theme is "~The 44th 'Happiness' Blooms in Ibusuki~," aiming to run the event so that runners feel small moments of happiness. The entry fee is 11,000 yen (tax included) for the full marathon (42.195 km) and 6,000 yen (tax included) for the fun run (12.05 km). The warm hospitality of local residents is another highlight, making it a wonderful way to enjoy the first run of the New Year.

Venue

Fureai Plaza Nanohanakan

9300-1 Higashikata, Ibusuki, Kagoshima 891-0404