About this event
The 43rd Moriya Half Marathon, held in Moriya City, Ibaraki Prefecture, will take place on Sunday, February 7, 2027. Conveniently located about 32 minutes from the Tokyo metropolitan area via the Tsukuba Express, it is a popular race consecutively selected among the Top 100 Running Events. The course offers rewarding running with dynamic scenery overlooking Mount Tsukuba, featuring a generally flat profile with gentle undulations, the City Axis Road running parallel to the Tsukuba Express, and passage through the Moriya Tunnel, which is normally inaccessible. The maximum elevation difference is 13.4 meters. The race management is noted for hospitality that warmly welcomes runners, including heated rest spaces and complimentary warm miso soup served after finishing. Along the roadside, many spectators gather to cheer runners enthusiastically with taiko drum performances and various entertainments. Hiroshi Neko will participate as a guest runner, and local athlete Hokuto Morita will join as a pace runner. Food and beverage booths will be set up at the event venue, allowing runners to enjoy festivities after the race. Participating restaurants and shops around Moriya Station will also offer special perks upon presenting your race number. The half marathon and 5 km races are Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) certified courses, and there is also a 1-mile division for elementary and junior high school students. Entry fees are 6,500 yen for the half marathon, 4,000 yen for the 5 km, and 2,500 yen for the 1-mile race. The opening ceremony is at 8:15, and the half marathon starts at 10:00. Participant gifts are an original colored T-shirt for the half marathon and 5 km, and an original knapsack for the 1-mile race. The event is organized by Moriya City, the Moriya City Board of Education, the Moriya City Sports Association, and the Ibaraki Athletics Sports Association.
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Moriya City
Moriya, Ibaraki
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