[2026 Sendai Half Marathon] Race Entry + Great Value Selected 2-Night Stay

Detailed race information and explanations are provided below

Highlights of the 2026 Sendai Half Marathon

You can experience areas rich in history, including central Sendai (Aoba-dori, Higashi-Nibancho-dori), the ruins of Aoba Castle, and the Hirose River. There is also the fresh greenery area of Jozenji-dori, which runs through the face of Sendai.

2026 Sendai Half Marathon

• Race date: 2026/05/10 (Sun)
• Race category: Half Marathon (21.0975 km)
• Start time: Starts at 10:05 AM (※ Japan time)
• Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes, 5 cutoff points
• Venue: Sendai City Track and Field Stadium (Koshin Rubber Athlete Park Sendai) (仙台市陸上競技場(弘進ゴム アスリートパーク仙台))
• Course: Koshin Park Sendai/East-side road (Start)➡️<Turnaround point>In front of AEON STYLE Sendai Oroshimachi➡️<Turnaround point>In front of Building 141 on Jozenji-dori➡️<Turnaround point>In front of Itagaki Main Store in Nijuninmachi➡️Koshin Park Sendai (Finish)
• Eligibility: Men and women aged 18 or above on race day who are able to finish within 2 hours 30 minutes.
• Race pack pickup location: To be announced
• Race pack pickup time: [Tentative] 05/09(Sat)10:00AM~16:00PM
• Participation gift: In order to reduce the entry fee, there will be no participation gift for this race.
• Participants who finish within the time limit will receive a "Finisher Towel."

*The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the final itinerary information for actual details.

[Course Map & Elevation Chart]

Koshin Park Sendai/East-side road (Start)➡️<Turnaround point>In front of AEON STYLE Sendai Oroshimachi➡️<Turnaround point>In front of Building 141 on Jozenji-dori➡️<Turnaround point>In front of Itagaki Main Store in Nijuninmachi➡️Koshin Park Sendai (Finish)

[Cutoff (Checkpoint) Points]

• If you are significantly delayed at any point other than a checkpoint, your race will be canceled.
• Regardless of checkpoint closing times, no runner may continue running after the last runner has passed the unrestricted traffic vehicles.
• If race officials determine that a wheelchair division participant will be overtaken by participants from other divisions, that participant will be disqualified for safety reasons. Once overtaken, race officials will notify the participant that the race has been canceled and instruct them to board the support vehicle.
• You cannot continue the race after the gate closes. Runners remaining on the course after the cutoff time must immediately remove their bibs, move onto the sidewalk, and board the athlete bus as instructed by officials.
• All races will end at 12:48 PM. Traffic restrictions on the course will be lifted and the race cannot continue, so runners still on the course must immediately move onto the sidewalk, remove their bibs, and withdraw from the race.

[Aid Stations]

[Official Race Souvenir] Additional purchase required

Unisex sizing

[Time Measurement]

1. Timing will be measured using a BibTag (timing tag). *Attached to the back of the race bib
2. Records will be measured using both "gross time" and "net time," and gross time will also be measured as split times (every 5 km).
3. The official record (gross time) is measured based on the starting gun for each wave.
4. If a first-wave runner starts from the second wave, the time will be counted from the first wave (10:05).
5. A second-wave participant starting in the first wave will be disqualified.

[Sole Measurement]

Please comply with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations' "Competition Shoe Regulations," which stipulate that the sole thickness must be within 40 mm. After the race, some participants' shoes may be inspected.

[Awards]

[Overall Division]

Certificates and commemorative gifts will be awarded to the 1st through 8th place male and female finishers in the overall standings and in the age divisions (the following 5 groups).

① Ages 18 to 29 ② Ages 30 to 39 ③ Ages 40 to 49 ④ Ages 50 to 59 ⑤ Ages 60 and above

*At the awards ceremony, only the 1st through 3rd place male and female overall finishers will be honored. 4th through 8th place winners will receive their certificates and commemorative items later.

*Age division rankings are determined by "net time." Certificates and commemorative gifts for 1st through 8th place will be sent later.

Based on age on race day, awards will be presented to the 1st through 10th place male and female finishers in each age group.

*Regardless of category (Elite, JAAF Registered, General), rankings will be determined by net time, and certificates will be sent later to eligible participants.

Comfortable hotel options are available for convenient travel to and from the race venue

Sendai International Hotel | Breakfast included

Address: 〒980-0021 4-6-1 Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi Prefecture

Stay dates: 2026/05/09, 2026/05/10, total 2 nights

Check-in time: 15:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Single Room

Room Size

17.2㎡

Room Amenities

TV/Satellite TV/Cable TV (pay-per-view)/Refrigerator/Telephone/Internet connection/Toothbrush/Comb/Body soap/Shampoo/Conditioner/High-quality hand towel/Face towel/Bath towel/Nightwear

Twin Room

Room Size

19.1㎡

Room Amenities

TV/Satellite TV/Cable TV (pay-per-view)/Refrigerator/Telephone/Internet connection/Toothbrush/Comb/Body soap/Shampoo/Conditioner/High-quality hand towel/Face towel/Bath towel/Nightwear

Here are some transportation suggestions for your independent trip. Actual traffic conditions are subject to Japan's announcements on the day, and you may also purchase tickets in advance to avoid limited availability.

Traveling from Taiwan to the local airport

At present, Taipei, Taiwan has direct flights to Sendai International Airport in Japan. You may check Sendai International Airport to find your preferred flight arrangement.

From Sendai International Airport ↔️ Sendai International Hotel

From Sendai Airport, take the Sendai Airport Access Line for 3 stops (Mitazono Station, Morisekinoshita Station, Natori Station), then continue on the same line for 4 more stops (Minami-Sendai Station, Taishido Station, Nagamachi Station) and get off at Sendai Station. From there, walk about 9 minutes (650 meters) to reach Sendai International Hotel.

Sendai International Hotel ↔️ Race Venue: Sendai City Track and Field Stadium (Koshin Rubber Athlete Park Sendai) (仙台市陸上競技場(弘進ゴム アスリートパーク仙台))

★For the return trip, simply take the same route in reverse to get back to the hotel

Walk about 5 minutes (500 meters) from the hotel, then from "Aoba-dori Station" take the JR Sendai Line (local service bound for Kozurushinden) for 2 stops and get off at "Miyaginohara." Then walk about 4 minutes (270 meters) to reach the venue.

Recommendations for famous sightseeing spots in Sendai to make your independent trip even more enriching

■ Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium

Featuring a large tank that recreates the rich seas of Tohoku and Miyagi, this aquarium showcases marine life from Japan and unique creatures from around the world. Through these exhibits, you can experience the captivating charm of the ocean.

■ Sendai Castle Ruins

Located in Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Sendai Castle—also known as "Aoba Castle"—was the ideal castle envisioned by the famous Sengoku warlord Date Masamune. Built in the early Edo period, it is listed among Japan's Top 100 Castles. Situated on elevated ground with steep cliffs, it was easy to defend and difficult to attack. To demonstrate sincere submission to the Tokugawa shogunate, a main keep was deliberately not constructed. The site was vast and was dismantled during the abolition of the feudal domains and establishment of prefectures in 1871, leaving behind the ruins of Sendai Castle. Within the former main bailey area are Miyagi Gokoku Shrine and the Sendai Castle Museum, where visitors can learn more about the castle's history. In 2003, it was designated a National Historic Site of Japan. The park is also home to Sendai's iconic symbol, the equestrian statue of Date Masamune. Since Sendai does not have many tall buildings, the mountaintop offers a panoramic view of the entire city.

■ Toshogu Shrine

Toshogu Shrine is a memorial shrine to Tokugawa Ieyasu in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. Five of its buildings date back to 1654 and have been designated Important Cultural Properties. During the great earthquake, the torii gate and crossbeam were damaged. Toshogu Shrine was established by Date Tadamune, lord of the Sendai domain, and construction began in August 1649 and was completed in March 1654 to conduct memorial services for the Date family. After the Meiji government abolished the feudal system, the shrine was reopened at the request of local residents. From 1879 to 1916, Toshogu Shrine was designated a first-rank prefectural shrine, and from 1916 to 1946 it was redesignated as a prefectural shrine.

[What's Included in the Itinerary]

1. Entry to the 2026 Sendai Half Marathon.
2. 2 nights at the selected hotel, Sendai International Hotel.
3. If the race includes any participation gifts, the organizer's final announcement shall prevail.

[Not Included]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Personal passport application fees, some meals, fees for use of other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (Such as beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※ It is recommended that you purchase your own travel insurance (children under 15 cannot be insured under travel accident insurance according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race bookings cannot be canceled once purchased. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide the relevant documents and contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and refund confirmation. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 02-77550575.

AsiaYo Sports Travel Booking Process

1. Book online and submit your order
2. AsiaYo confirms your order within 48 business hours
3. After confirmation, the system will send the "Participant Race Information" form — please complete it before the deadline
4. 5–7 days before check-in, AsiaYo will update your final itinerary details
5. Bring your original passport for hotel check-in and race registration

★ Friendly reminder: Race registration and hotel check-in both require identity verification, so please confirm your passport's validity and carry the original with you.

[Visa]

Holders of a "Taiwan passport" may enter and leave Japan visa-free, but the passport must be valid for more than 6 months and must include the Republic of China national ID number. Holders of foreign passports should check for themselves whether a Japanese visa is required.

[Time Difference]

All of Japan is in the same time zone, Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.) +9 hours, which is 1 hour ahead of Taiwan time.

[What's Included in the Itinerary]

1. Entry to the 2026 Sendai Half Marathon.
2. 2 nights at the selected hotel, Sendai International Hotel.
3. If the race includes any participation gifts, the organizer's final announcement shall prevail.

[Not Included]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Personal passport application fees, some meals, fees for use of other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (Such as beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※ It is recommended that you purchase your own travel insurance (children under 15 cannot be insured under travel accident insurance according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race bookings cannot be canceled once purchased. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide the relevant documents and contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and refund confirmation. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 02-77550575.

[Hotel Check-in Method]

After your booking is confirmed, on the day of check-in you only need to present your original passport at the hotel front desk to complete check-in smoothly.

[Race Pack Pickup] (Actual pickup information is subject to the organizer's final announcement)

．Race pack pickup location: To be announced

．Race pack pickup time: [Tentative] 05/09(Sat)10:00AM~16:00PM

[Race Rules]

Time Measurement

1. Timing will be measured using a BibTag (timing tag). *Attached to the back of the race bib
2. Records will be measured using both "gross time" and "net time," and gross time will also be measured as split times (every 5 km).
3. The official record (gross time) is measured based on the starting gun for each wave.
4. If a first-wave runner starts from the second wave, the time will be counted from the first wave (10:05).
5. A second-wave participant starting in the first wave will be disqualified.

Sole Measurement

Please comply with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations' "Competition Shoe Regulations," which stipulate that the sole thickness must be within 40 mm. After the race, some participants' shoes may be inspected.

Doping Control

・This race is a doping control event conducted in accordance with the World Athletics Anti-Doping Rules or the Japan Anti-Doping Code. Doping tests before or after the race may involve urine or blood samples (or both). Those selected must follow instructions and undergo testing.

・Athletes who are required to use prohibited substances or prohibited methods specified in the International Standard Prohibited List for the treatment of illness must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). For more information, please refer to the following websites.

Medical Committee of this Athletics Federation ( https://www.jaaf.or.jp/about/resist/medical/ )

Japan Anti-Doping Agency ( https://www.playtruejapan.org/ )

Other Notes

• From 7:00 AM on race day, runners' baggage will be stored at the "baggage storage area" designated by the organizer. Please attach the sticker printed with your bib number to the plastic baggage bag that we send to you in advance.

*Please note that the organizer assumes no responsibility for stolen or lost baggage.

*Please take proper care of your valuables at your own risk.

• Changing tents will be set up at the race venue for athletes, but they are expected to be crowded, so please try to arrive already dressed in your race attire.
• When participating in the race, please use the provided safety pins to attach your bib prominently to the front and back of your clothing.

*BibTags (timing tags) will not be collected.

• Regarding wave assembly at the start

This race will use a wave start system to reduce congestion at the starting point and on the course. Starting blocks will be assigned based on the self-reported finish time submitted in advance (the race will not necessarily start in finish-time order). Please gather in the designated area indicated on your bib within the assembly time. If no self-reported time is provided, you will be assigned to the last block.

・First wave assembly time: 9:15-9:40

・Second wave assembly time: 9:25-9:50

*The official record (gross time) is measured based on the starting gun for each wave.

*If a first-wave participant starts from the second wave, timing will begin from the first wave (10:05).

*If a second-wave participant starts from the first wave, he or she will be disqualified.

*Please note that participants who do not arrive in line within the designated time will start at the end of the second wave regardless of their declared time.

*If you are unable to arrive in time before the second wave starts, you will not be able to participate in the race.

• Records will be measured using both "gross time" and "net time," and gross time will also be measured as split times (every 5 km).
• Checkpoints, water stations, and toilets will be set up on the course.
• The complete race results list will be published on the race website.
• Participants who complete the course within the time limit will receive an online finisher certificate. The certificate can be downloaded from the designated webpage. Please refer to the "Race Guide" for details. You can also check the latest finish times on the "Race Results Page."

●Race Results Page (https://runnet.jp/record/top.do)

*Finishers (those who complete the race within the time limit) will receive a "Finisher Towel."

• If an accident occurs during the race, the organizer will handle it in accordance with the accident insurance policy terms. Participants must carry their insurance card (or a copy) in case of emergency.
• This race is one of the qualifying events for the "Albi Half Marathon Challenge Cup" announced by the Albi Sports Foundation.
• This event is an affiliated event of "RUN as ONE – 2027 Tokyo Marathon (General Category)." Three finishers who have applied for this program will be selected by lottery to receive entry qualification.

*Participation fees (entry fee, transportation, accommodation) must be borne by the participant. Details of the lottery application will be announced in the latest information published on the official race website after the event.

• Non-participants are requested not to run on the course to avoid causing disruption.
• For advertising and promotional purposes, displaying or wearing any design or trademark representing a company or product name is prohibited at the event venue (including along the course). In addition, participants may not wear clothing or headgear bearing political slogans or wording that violates public order and morals. If the organizer deems a participant's behavior inappropriate, the organizer reserves the right to disqualify that participant.
• No parking is available at the venue, so please use public transportation. The organizer assumes no responsibility for any delays caused by public transportation, road conditions, or other factors.
• Please note that photos and other items may be consigned for sale with the organizer's approval.
• In addition to the above, please follow the instructions of the race organizer regarding race-related matters.

[Race Assembly and Related Information]

All details are subject to the final itinerary announcement and the organizer's official announcement.