About this event
Taking place on Sunday, November 29, 2026, in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, the 62nd Choshi Marathon is a running event for all ages set around Wosse 21 and the Choshi Port Tower. It offers divisions accommodating a wide range of ages and skill levels, including the Family Division (1.0 km), Elementary School Division (2.0 km), Junior High School Division (3.0 km), High School Division (5.0 km), and General Division (5.0 km). In particular, the Family Division allows parents and guardians to run together with preschoolers and lower-grade elementary school children, making it ideal for families. Entry fees are 1,500 yen for the Family and General Divisions, and 1,000 yen for the Elementary, Junior High, and High School Divisions, covering bib cards and insurance. On the day of the event, reception begins at 8:30 AM, followed by the opening ceremony at 9:00 AM. Award ceremonies will be conducted sequentially for each division, and finishers will receive a finisher certificate. Applications are accepted until Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Choshi Marathon Secretariat (Choshi City Gymnasium). A decision regarding cancellation due to stormy weather will be made at 7:00 AM on the event day and can be checked via Choshi City's official LINE account or at the city gymnasium. Please note that entry fees are non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Participants will also receive a 400 yen shopping voucher usable at Wosse 21 as a participation prize.
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Wosse 21
2-6529-34 Kawaguchi-cho, Choshi, Chiba 288-0001
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