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

Detailed event information and explanations are provided below

Highlights of the 2026 Niigata Marathon

✨One of Japan's top 100 selected races! The course is straight with minimal elevation changes, making it suitable for all kinds of runners.

✨Enjoy beautiful views of Niigata City all the way from the start to the finish!

✨Aid stations along the route offer local Niigata specialties, and after finishing, participants can enjoy a super-sized rice ball or a boxed meal!

📢 Buy now and get a free Niigata City sightseeing bus 1-day pass!

2026 Niigata Marathon

• Event date: 2026/10/11 (Sun)
• Race categories: Full Marathon (42.195K), Fun Run (10.6K)
• Start / finish time: 8:30 AM / 15:30 PM
• Time limit: [Full Marathon] 7 hours [Fun Run] 1 hour 50 minutes
• Full Marathon eligibility: Born on or before April 1, 2008 (minors must obtain parental consent in advance) *Wheelchair users are not permitted to participate.
• Fun Run eligibility: Born before April 1, 2011 (minors must obtain parental consent in advance) *Wheelchairs (except racing wheelchairs) are also allowed.
• Race start [tentative]: Niigata Stadium (in front of Denka Big Swan Stadium)
• Race finish [tentative]: Niigata City Athletics Stadium (Niigata City Track and Field Stadium)
• Finisher's prize: Finisher towel, finisher medal, super-sized rice ball or boxed meal (the finisher towel design differs between the full marathon and fun run)
• Participation gift: Choose 1 of 3 — running cap, silicone water bottle, or crossbody mini bag. (No cancellations or changes can be made after registration is completed)
• Race pack pickup time & location: Pick up race materials when checking in at the hotel.

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

[Route Map] Click here 2025 information, for reference only.

[Full Marathon Checkpoints] 2025 information, for reference only.

[Fun Run 10.6K Checkpoints] 2025 information, for reference only.

[Aid Stations] 2025 information, for reference only.

[Participation Gift] *Images are for reference only. Actual product colors and design details may vary.

Choose 1 of 3 participation gifts: running cap, silicone water bottle, or crossbody mini bag. Please make your selection when filling in traveler information.

📢 No cancellations or changes can be made after registration is completed.

[Finisher's Prize]

Finisher towel, finisher medal, super-sized rice ball or boxed meal.

※ The finisher towel design differs between the full marathon and fun run

[Add-on Commemorative T-Shirt] *Images are for reference only. Actual product colors and design details may vary.

[Records and Measurement] 2025 information, for reference only.

① The official record (for awards) in this event is the time from the starting gun to crossing the finish line (gross time).

② Times will be recorded at the following points:

• Marathon / 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, halfway point (21.0975 km), 25 km, 30 km, 35 km, 40 km, finish
• Fun Run / 5 km, 10 km, finish

③ Times will be measured using a timing chip to determine finishing order. Please note that measurement cannot be performed if the device is not properly attached or installed correctly.

④ The timing chip will be mailed to participants in late September together with the race bib and other materials.

⑤ After the event, each participant may download their finisher certificate from the website. No certificates will be distributed at the venue.

[Awards] 2025 information, for reference only.

The following awards will be presented in each category: certificates and prizes will be mailed at a later date.

• Overall: 1st to 8th place for men and women each
• Age category: 1st to 3rd place for men and women each (excluding those eligible for overall awards)

(Under 29, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70 and above)

📢 Buy now and get a free 500 JPY-value Niigata City sightseeing loop bus 1-day pass!

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

✨Selected Accommodation 1: Hotel Italia Ken

Address: 〒951-8061 1574 Nishiboridori 7-bancho, Chuo-ku, Niigata City

Stay dates: 2026/10/10, 2026/10/11, total 2 nights 

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

Single Room | 16.5㎡ | Breakfast included

Twin Room | 24.6㎡ | Breakfast included

✨Selected Accommodation 2: Niigata Daiichi Hotel

Address: 〒950-0086 1-3-12 Hanazono, Chuo-ku, Niigata City

Stay dates: 2026/10/10, 2026/10/11, total 2 nights  

Check-in time: 15:00 PM Check-out time: 10:30 AM

Twin Room | 20㎡ | Breakfast included

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

• Fly directly from Taiwan to the local airport

At present, there are direct flights from Taipei, Taiwan to Niigata Airport in Japan. You may check Niigata Airport to find your preferred flight arrangement.

• If there are no flights to Niigata, you may also enter via Tokyo Haneda Airport.

Tokyo Haneda Airport ↔️ Niigata Station

1. From Haneda Airport Terminal 3, take the Keikyu Airport Line for about 20 minutes, passing 7 stops (Tenkubashi, Anamori-Inari Station, Otorii Station, Kojiya Station, Keikyu Kamata, Heiwajima Station, Aomono-Yokocho Station), and get off at Shinagawa Station. Transfer to the Yamanote Line bound for Ueno (inner loop) for about 15 minutes, passing 5 stops (Takanawa Gateway, Tamachi (Tokyo), Hamamatsucho, Shimbashi, Yurakucho), and get off at Tokyo Station. Finally, take the Joetsu Shinkansen for about 2 hours, passing 8 stops (Ueno, Omiya (Saitama), Takasaki, Jomo-Kogen Station, Echigo-Yuzawa Station, Urasa Station, Nagaoka, Tsubame-Sanjo), and get off at Niigata Station.
2. From Terminal 2, take the Tokyo Monorail for about 20 minutes, passing 2 stops (Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Haneda Airport Terminal 3), and get off at Monorail Hamamatsucho Station. Transfer to the Yamanote Line bound for Ueno (inner loop) for about 7 minutes, passing 2 stops (Shimbashi, Yurakucho), and get off at Tokyo Station. Finally, take the Joetsu Shinkansen for about 2 hours, passing 8 stops (Ueno, Omiya (Saitama), Takasaki, Jomo-Kogen Station, Echigo-Yuzawa Station, Urasa Station, Nagaoka, Tsubame-Sanjo), and get off at Niigata Station.

Niigata Airport ↔️ Hotel Italia Ken

It is recommended to take the airport bus to "JR Niigata Station", then transfer to a city bus or taxi. Estimated travel time is about 49 minutes.

Niigata Station ↔️ Hotel Italia Ken

Route 1: From the Niigata Station Bandai Exit bus terminal, take the "Bandai Bridge Line (BRT)" or another bus that goes via "Furumachi," get off at the "Furumachi" stop, and walk about 5 minutes (400 meters) to arrive.

Route 2: If your energy allows, you can also walk from the station in about 34 minutes (about 2.5 km).

Niigata Airport ↔️ Niigata Daiichi Hotel

About 25 minutes by bus

Niigata Station ↔️ Niigata Daiichi Hotel

Walk 1 minute to the right from JR Niigata Station East Exit (Bandai Exit).

Free shuttle service is provided by the event on race day (2025 information for reference; actual information is subject to the final materials)

As it will be very crowded on the day, it is recommended to allow plenty of time for boarding.

Before the race starts: JR Niigata Station (South Exit) ➡️ Niigata Stadium (in front of Denka Big Swan Stadium)

After the race ends: ① Niigata City Athletics Stadium (Niigata City Track and Field Stadium) ➡️ JR Niigata Station (South Exit) ② Niigata City Athletics Stadium (Niigata City Track and Field Stadium) ➡️ Niigata Stadium (in front of Denka Big Swan Stadium)

※ The organizer assumes no responsibility for delays caused by public transportation or road conditions.

Recommended famous sightseeing spots in Niigata Prefecture to make your independent trip even more enriching

Northern Culture Museum

Located in the suburbs of Niigata City, this was Japan's first private museum established after World War II, preserving the residence of the Ito family, one of Echigo's most prominent landowning families.

The grounds span as much as three hectares. In addition to the main house, hall, tea room, and storehouses, there is also a stroll garden with a central pond, and collections from successive heads of the family are on display, making it well worth a visit.

This breathtaking mansion, so beautiful it leaves visitors speechless, took eight years to build.

The large wisteria in the courtyard is not only 150 years old, but its trunk circumference exceeds 1.6 meters. Its fragrant bluish-purple flower clusters bloom from late April to early May each year, and the area is illuminated during the flowering season.

(Image source: Enjoy Niigata)

Niigata Senbei Kingdom

A theme park directly operated by Kuriyama Beika (Befco), well known for its "Bakauke" products.

Not only can you watch experts grilling rice crackers on site, but you can also try grilling your own and drawing your favorite pictures or words on them to create a one-of-a-kind rice cracker.

(Image source: 好运日本行)

Bandai Bridge

Bandai Bridge spans the Shinano River, Japan's longest river, and has long been beloved as a symbol of the city.

Its beautiful continuous arches are one of its defining features, complemented by the granite material on the sides of the bridge, giving it an elegant and stylish feel.

(Image source: Enjoy Niigata)

Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai

Located in an open coastal area surrounded by sea breezes, this is the largest aquarium on the Sea of Japan side, housing about 30,000 creatures of around 600 species.

During the dolphin show, several audience members are selected to come on stage to touch the dolphins, give them instructions, and observe them up close.

The Steller sea lion feeding show in the marine wildlife area is also well worth seeing. The feeding area is very close to the audience seating, so you can really feel the impressive size of the sea lions.

(Image source: Enjoy Niigata)

[What's Included in the Package]

1. Entry to the 2026 Niigata Marathon (entry type depends on your selection).

2. 2 nights at a selected hotel: Hotel Italia Ken or Niigata Daiichi Hotel (hotel and room type depend on your selected package).

3. If the event includes participation gifts, all details are subject to the organizer's final announcement.

[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. (For example: beverages, alcoholic drinks, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※ We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance (children under 15 are not eligible for travel insurance coverage according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Once the event has been booked, it cannot be canceled. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide relevant documentation 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 exit 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 must 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 Package]

1. Entry to the 2026 Niigata Marathon (entry type depends on your selection).

2. 2 nights at a selected hotel: Hotel Italia Ken or Niigata Daiichi Hotel (hotel and room type depend on your selected package).

3. If the event includes participation gifts, all details are subject to the organizer's final announcement.

[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. (For example: beverages, alcoholic drinks, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※ We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance (children under 15 are not eligible for travel insurance coverage according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Once the event has been booked, it cannot be canceled. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide relevant documentation 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, you only need to present your original passport at the hotel front desk on the day of check-in to complete the check-in process smoothly.

[Race Pack Pickup]

Collect your race materials when checking in at the hotel, so you won't need to rush around before the race and can pick them up with ease before competing.

[Event Rules] 2025 information, for reference only.

Starting order

1. The starting waiting area will be assigned based on the expected finish time declared at the time of registration (assignment will be made regardless of whether the participant is registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations. Both events will start at the same time). Please be sure to declare your expected time according to your actual running ability. Inappropriate time declarations may be dangerous, as they could lead to collisions or falls. Those who do not declare a time at the time of application will start from the rear blocks.
2. Depending on the starting device, it may take up to 20 minutes from the starting gun to crossing the start line.

Records and measurement

① The official record (for awards) in this event is the time from the starting gun to crossing the finish line (gross time).

② Times will be recorded at the following points:

• Marathon / 5 km, 10 km, 15 km, 20 km, halfway point (21.0975 km), 25 km, 30 km, 35 km, 40 km, finish
• Fun Run / 5 km, 10 km, finish

③ Times will be measured using a timing chip to determine finishing order. Please note that measurement cannot be performed if the device is not properly attached or installed correctly.

④ The timing chip will be mailed to participants in late September together with the race bib and other materials.

⑤ After the event, each participant may download their finisher certificate from the website. No certificates will be distributed at the venue.

Awards

The following awards will be presented in each category: certificates and prizes will be mailed at a later date.

• Overall: 1st to 8th place for men and women each
• Age category: 1st to 3rd place for men and women each (excluding those eligible for overall awards)
• (Under 29, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70 and above)

Checkpoint closures during the race and important notes

1. To ensure participant safety and smooth traffic flow, checkpoints will be set up along the course, and each checkpoint will have a designated closing time. After a checkpoint closes, you will not be allowed to continue the race. In addition, if a runner is already significantly behind schedule before the checkpoint closes, a race official may instruct that runner to withdraw from the race.
2. During the race, in the event of emergencies such as accidents, fires, or sudden illness, emergency vehicles may pass along the course. In such cases, the race may be temporarily suspended at the discretion of race officials. Please note that even if the race is interrupted or the starting gun is delayed due to the passage of emergency vehicles or other reasons, records will not be adjusted and checkpoint closing times will not be changed.

Baggage storage

1. Only the baggage bag provided to you in advance will be accepted (60 cm long x 60 cm wide x 5 cm deep).
2. The organizer assumes no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage of valuables, so please keep them with you.
3. The organizer will transport baggage checked in at the start point to the finish point. Please note that arrival times may be delayed due to road conditions along the route.

Dress code requirements

At the event venue (including the race course), clothing that violates public order and morals is prohibited, as are wearing, carrying, or displaying any items that may cause harm to other participants (for example, canes, flags, wire-made decorations, etc.), any items with political or religious statements, or any items advertising or promoting companies or products (except those displayed or permitted by the organizer). If the organizer determines that you fall under any of these cases, you will not be allowed to participate in the race. No objections to this decision will be accepted.

Application terms

1. If it is discovered that an applicant has registered for multiple events at the same time or provided false registration category information, their eligibility will be revoked, and the organizer will provide no compensation or refund of any registration fees or other charges.
2. Once an application has been submitted, it cannot be changed, modified, or canceled.
3. False declarations of name, age, gender, etc., or participation by anyone other than the applicant本人 (substitute participation or transfer of rights) are not permitted. If discovered, the participant will be disqualified, and the organizer will provide no compensation or refund of participation fees or any other handling charges. In addition, future applications to the Niigata City Marathon will no longer be accepted.
4. Please register your address accurately (including building name, room number, and address) and your email address. The organizer assumes no responsibility for undelivered or delayed mail or email due to insufficient or incorrect information. (Example: Runnet registration information "Sports net ID")
5. The organizer bears no responsibility for illness, loss, or other accidents involving participants, except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the organizer.
6. Participants agree that if they are injured or become ill during the event, they will receive first aid, and the organizer bears no responsibility for the method or progress of such first aid.
7. The organizer will purchase personal injury insurance for participants. However, this does not apply to COVID-19.
8. If the event is canceled or scaled down due to reasons beyond the organizer's control, such as earthquakes, storms, floods, snowfall, incidents, accidents, or disease, the organizer will consider the costs already incurred at that time and decide whether to refund the registration fee and the refund amount (in the case of a scaled-down event, this applies only to those whose participation is declined by the organizer).
9. Participants are responsible for adequately training in advance, undergoing health checks when necessary, taking full responsibility for their own physical condition, and participating in this event at their own risk.
10. The organizer bears no responsibility for lateness or inability to participate due to public transportation delays, road conditions, or other reasons, and no registration fees or other charges will be refunded.
11. The organizer holds all publication rights to all videos and photos taken during the event, as well as to applicants' names, ages, and addresses (limited to prefecture and city/town/village), and retains all portrait rights for television, newspapers, the internet, and other media.
12. The organizer recognizes the importance of personal information and will handle it in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and other relevant laws and regulations. In addition to the purpose of organizing this event, such personal information will also be collected for the purpose of preventing the spread of infection and may be provided to third parties such as public health centers.
13. Your personal information may be used to improve services for event participants, such as providing participation information, record notifications, related information, information about the next event, services from sponsors, partners, and organizations related to the event, publishing record rankings, and conducting surveys.
14. This event will comply with all relevant domestic laws and regulations.
15. Minors must obtain parental consent before applying to participate.
16. The organizer bears no responsibility for missed or delayed registration (payment) due to internet equipment or line failures.
17. When applying online, depending on the device, operating system, or browser software you use, you may not be able to complete the application.
18. You must also follow all instructions given by the organizer to ensure the safe operation of the event.

[Event assembly and related details]

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