37th Shiraoka New Year Marathon

About this event

Held in Shiraoka City, Saitama Prefecture, the 37th Shiraoka New Year Marathon is a marathon event where runners sprint through the refreshing air of the new year, set at the Shiraoka Sports Park Track and Field Stadium and surrounding roads. The event offers a wide range of distance categories including 10km, 5km, 2km, and 1.2km, allowing participants of all ages and fitness levels—from general runners and elementary/junior high school students to parents and children—to challenge their personal goals. In particular, it features family-friendly programs such as grade-by-grade divisions for 1st to 6th graders and a parent-child division where children aged 5 and older can run together with their parents. Runners can select categories tailored to their physical strength and running ability to kick off the new year. On the day of the event, Shiraoka Sports Park Track and Field Stadium and surrounding roads will be filled with the energy of runners, making it a fulfilling day where each participant can feel a sense of achievement supported by the cheers of local residents.

Venue

Shiraoka Sports Park Track and Field Stadium

Sendano, Shiraoka, Saitama 349-0215