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

Detailed race information and notes are provided below

Highlights of the Nagai Marathon

✨This course is officially certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and recognized by World Athletics

✨Run through the city and enjoy areas that once prospered thanks to the shipping culture of the Mogami River

✨Take in the autumn foliage of the Asahi Mountains along the course, and after reaching the finish line, savor Yamagata’s local specialty, "Imoni"

2026 Nagai Marathon 

■ Event Date: 2026-10-18 (Sun) 

■ Event Start Time: 2026-10-18 , 09:25 

■ Race Categories: Full Marathon (42.195K), Half Marathon (21.0975km) 

※The full marathon has 4 cutoff points, and the half marathon has 2 cutoff points. 

■ Time Limit:

- 42.195K 5H30M

- 21.0975K 2H30M

■ Venue: Okitama Lifelong Learning Plaza, Nagai City ( Okitama Lifelong Learning Plaza / 長井市置賜生涯学習プラザ )

■ Starting Point: Koyo Seiki Athlete Field Nagai ( Koyo Seiki Athlete Field Nagai / 光洋精機アスリートフィールド長井 )

■ Ending Point: Koyo Seiki Athlete Field Nagai ( Koyo Seiki Athlete Field Nagai / 光洋精機アスリートフィールド長井 )

■ Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years old or above on race day (excluding high school students), in good health, and able to finish within the time limit.

■ Participation Gift: Official event commemorative T-shirt, Yamagata imoni (subject to the final itinerary information).

■ Finisher Gift: Finisher certificate (WEB), finisher souvenir (subject to the final itinerary information). 

■ Race Pack Pickup: Pick up race materials at the hotel upon check-in (actual information is subject to the organizer’s final announcement) 

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

【Course Map & Elevation Chart】

【Event Schedule】

October 18, 2026 (Sunday) Location: Inside Okitama Lifelong Learning Plaza, Nagai City

• 7:00 Check-in / Baggage Drop-off Begins
• 8:45 Check-in / Baggage Drop-off Ends
• 9:05 Assembly Begins (line up at the starting area)
• 9:25 Full Marathon / Half Marathon Start
• 9:40 Fun Run / Family Run Start
• 14:55 Event Ends

【Awards】

• General Division (Full Marathon / Half Marathon): Awards will be presented to 1st through 8th place for men and women in each age group. ※ Note: If there are fewer than 20 participants in an age group, awards will only be presented through 3rd place.
• Course Record Award (applicable to Full Marathon and Half Marathon) ※ Note: A commemorative gift will be presented if the course record is broken.
• Finisher Certificate (applicable to Full Marathon and Half Marathon) ※ Note: Participants who finish within the time limit will receive an electronic finisher record certificate online (WEB).

Comfortable hotel options with convenient access to and from the race venue

Hotel Route-Inn Yonezawa Ekihigashi ( HOTEL ROUTE-INN YONEZAWA EKIHIGASHI / ホテルルートイン米沢駅東 )

📍Google Maps

Accommodation Address: 〒992-0023 2-10-20-9 Shimohanazawa, Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture ( 2-10-20-9 Shimohanazawa, Yonezawa, Yamagata 992-0023, Japan / 〒992-0023 山形県米沢市下花沢２丁目10番20-9号 )

Stay Dates: 2026/10/17, 2026/10/18, total 2 nights 

Check-in Time: 15:00 PM Check-out Time: 10:00 AM

Single Room｜13㎡｜Breakfast Included

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

■ How to get to Yamagata Prefecture?

You can travel from "Sendai Airport", or transfer from "central Tokyo or Narita/Haneda Airport" to the local area. Please refer to the transportation methods below (for reference only; actual conditions are subject to traffic conditions in Japan at the time).

Sendai Airport ↔️ Hotel Route-Inn Yonezawa Ekihigashi ( HOTEL ROUTE-INN YONEZAWA EKIHIGASHI / ホテルルートイン米沢駅東 )

Via Sendai route: If you fly into Sendai, you can travel from Sendai Airport to Sendai Station, then transfer to either "Yamagata Station" or "Fukushima Station," and finally take the Ou Main Line or the Yamagata Shinkansen to "Yonezawa Station."　👉 Click here to view: Sendai Airport ↔️ Yonezawa Station route map

Central Tokyo ↔️ Hotel Route-Inn Yonezawa Ekihigashi ( HOTEL ROUTE-INN YONEZAWA EKIHIGASHI / ホテルルートイン米沢駅東 )

Fastest route (via Tokyo): If you fly into Tokyo, please head to "Tokyo Station" after arriving in the city. Then take the JR Yamagata Shinkansen, which has approximately one direct train per hour to "Yonezawa Station," with a travel time of about 2.5 hours.👉 Click here to view: Yonezawa Station ↔️ Yonezawa Station route map

Yonezawa Station ↔️ Hotel Route-Inn Yonezawa Ekihigashi ( HOTEL ROUTE-INN YONEZAWA EKIHIGASHI / ホテルルートイン米沢駅東 )

The hotel is located on the east side of the station, about a 7-minute walk (500 meters) away.　👉 Click here to view: Yonezawa Station ↔️ Hotel route map

Hotel Route-Inn Yonezawa Ekihigashi ( HOTEL ROUTE-INN YONEZAWA EKIHIGASHI / ホテルルートイン米沢駅東 ) ↔️ Race Venue (Okitama Lifelong Learning Plaza, Nagai City ( Okitama Lifelong Learning Plaza / 長井市置賜生涯学習プラザ ))

The event organizer is currently planning to provide shuttle service, but the specific details and schedule have not yet been confirmed. Actual times and locations are subject to the final information.

Recommended famous attractions in Yamagata Prefecture to make your independent trip even more fulfilling

Nagai Station Front Street

Once the bustling center of the city, this area concentrated public facilities such as the city hall, banks, and post office.

The first building of the former Nagai Elementary School has been renovated and designated as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property, and will become a new exchange center. A new city hall building will also be constructed together with Nagai Station, so the number of visitors to this area is expected to increase in the future.

Nagai Dam / Hyakushu Lake

Completed in 2011 (Heisei 23). It is not only the largest lake in the prefecture, but also one of the largest in the Tohoku region. The lake formed by the dam is called “Hyakushu Lake,” and especially during the fresh green season and autumn foliage season, you can enjoy beautiful scenery.

Kajo Park

Kajo Park is an urban park located almost in the city center, on the site of Yamagata Castle, covering an area of about 35.9 hectares.

It was designated a National Historic Site in 1986 and recognized as one of Japan’s Top 100 Castles in 2006. It is now a famous cherry blossom and sightseeing destination. In and around the park are many cultural facilities, including the Yamagata City Local History Museum, Yamagata Prefectural Museum, Yamagata Museum of Art, and Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum.

【Package Includes】

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

2. 2 nights at the selected hotel: Hotel Route-Inn Yonezawa Ekihigashi ( HOTEL ROUTE-INN YONEZAWA EKIHIGASHI / ホテルルートイン米沢駅東 ).

3. Any race participation gifts, if applicable, are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

【Not Included】

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- 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)

※We recommend purchasing 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 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 should check for themselves whether a 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.

【Package Includes】

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

2. 2 nights at the selected hotel: Hotel Route-Inn Yonezawa Ekihigashi ( HOTEL ROUTE-INN YONEZAWA EKIHIGASHI / ホテルルートイン米沢駅東 ).

3. Any race participation gifts, if applicable, are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

【Not Included】

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- 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)

※We recommend purchasing 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, 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】

• Pick up race materials at the hotel upon check-in (actual information is subject to the organizer’s final announcement)

【Race Regulations】

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

【Race Assembly and Related Information】

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