【 2027 Okinawa Marathon 】 Race Entry + 2-Night Stay

2027 Okinawa Marathon will be grandly held on February 21, 2027!

This is a comprehensive marathon event that combines a JAAF-certified competitive division with public participation, aiming to promote sports development and tourism in Okinawa ( 沖縄県 ). The race venue is located at Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park ( 沖縄県総合運動公園 ), with categories including "Full Marathon 42.195K | 10K".

While enjoying the enthusiastic support and unique culture of Okinawa ( 沖縄県 ), runners can also savor local delicacies to their heart’s content! Whether you are a runner challenging yourself or a traveler wanting to experience the charm of Okinawa, you are sure to create unforgettable marathon memories here.

★The course passes through places such as Okinawa City and Ginowan, where you can enjoy Okinawa’s beautiful ocean views and unique cultural scenery along the way.

★Run through the U.S. military base—Kadena Air Base—for a magical cross-border experience!

★Aid stations offer specialty snacks and drinks from Okinawa ( 沖縄県 ), allowing runners to recharge while also tasting Okinawa’s delicious flavors.

2027 Okinawa Marathon ( 2027おきなわマラソン )

■Event Date：2027-02-21 (Sun)

■Events：

• Full Marathon ( フルマラソン ): 42.195K
• 10K

■Race Start Times：

• 【 Full Marathon ( フルマラソン ): 42.195K 】 2027-02-21 , 09:00
• 【 10K 】 2027-02-21 , 09:40

■Cutoff Times：

• 42.195K 6 Hrs 15 Mins

※Ends at 15:15.

• 10K 1 Hr 20 Mins

※Ends at 11:00.

■Start Line：Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park ( 沖縄県総合運動公園 )

■Finish Line：Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park ( 沖縄県総合運動公園 )

■Entry Requirements：Participants must be healthy men or women aged 16 or above on the day of the event.

■Finisher Award: Finisher medal and web finisher certificate.

■Participation Gift: Commemorative T-shirt.

■Aid Stations: A total of 9 aid stations at 4.1K, 9.7K, 14.2K, 20.4K, 24.4K, 31.2K, 32.3K, 35.3K, and 40.4K.

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

【Course Map & Elevation Chart】

【Participation Gift T-Shirt Size Reference】

【Awards】

• Full Marathon (Men/Women)

1. General Division / Competitive Division (1st to 6th place)
2. Ages 40 to under 50, 50 to under 60, 60 to under 70, 70 and above (1st to 3rd place), Oldest Participant Award (1st place), High School Students (1st place)

• 10K (Men/Women)

1. General Division (1st to 6th place)
2. High School Division (1st to 6th place)
3. High School Team Division (Men/Women 1st to 3rd place)

※Calculated based on the combined times of the top 3 runners from each school

【Time Measurement】

This marathon will use automatic timing tags for measurement, including split times every 5 kilometers.

Hewitt Resort Naha ( ヒューイットリゾート那覇 )

Stay dates: 2027/02/20, 2027/02/21, total 2 nights 

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

※Images on the page are for reference only. Room layouts and decor may vary due to on-site adjustments. Please refer to the actual room assigned upon check-in.

Single Room｜20㎡｜Breakfast Included

In-room amenities: table and chairs / electric kettle / negative ion hair dryer / humidifying air purifier / mini refrigerator / USB multi-charger

Twin Room｜25㎡｜Breakfast Included

In-room amenities: table and chairs / electric kettle / negative ion hair dryer / humidifying air purifier / mini refrigerator / USB multi-charger

■Packet Pickup Location：Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park Gymnasium ( 沖縄県総合運動公園-体育館 )

■Packet Pickup Hours：2027-02-20 , 09:00 ～ 18:00

【Exclusive Special Permission】※The organizer has specially granted AsiaYo travelers permission to collect race materials on-site on race day (limited to 06:30–07:30). Please collect them within the designated time.

■Packet Pickup Hours：2027-02-21 , 06:30 ～ 07:30

■Naha Airport (那覇空港) →Hewitt Resort Naha ( ヒューイットリゾート那覇 )

From Naha Airport (那覇空港), take the Yui Rail to Asato Station (安里駅). After exiting the station, it is about a 4-minute walk (270 meters) to arrive.

■ Hewitt Resort Naha ( ヒューイットリゾート那覇 )→Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park ( 沖縄県総合運動公園 )

★Round-trip shuttle service on race day is available for participants only. No shuttle service will be provided for non-participants★

• A shuttle bus will be arranged to the venue. Please first walk 6 minutes from the hotel to Makishi Station (牧志駅).
• The scheduled shuttle departure time from Makishi Station (牧志駅) is 06:00AM. Please refer to the final information for the actual boarding time.

Return Route Map

【Notes】

1. It takes approximately 60 minutes from Naha to the venue (may vary depending on traffic conditions).
2. On the day, check-in begins 30 minutes before boarding. 
3. Seats are not reserved and are subject to standard seating capacity.
4. Please keep your valuables and luggage with you. (Please use the baggage storage facilities at the venue.)
5. Please note that the bus schedule does not correspond with flight times, and we are not responsible for missed buses.
6. Please note that no refunds will be given for late bookings or cancellations due to personal reasons. 
7. Boarding reservations for buses departing from the venue will begin at 13:30, and buses will depart once full.
8. The last bus departs from the venue at 16:30.

★One-day tour date: 2027/03/01 (Mon)

【Okinawa One-Day Tour】<Route B> Churaumi Aquarium, Manzamo, Nakijin Castle Ruins｜Lunch Included・Japanese/English Tour Leader

☆Enjoy an easy visit to Okinawa’s popular attractions!

☆Eat, sightsee, and shop all in one satisfying trip

You will visit the world-famous Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, as well as historical sites from the Ryukyu Kingdom—Manzamo and Nakijin Castle Ruins.

●A Japanese/English-speaking tour leader or staff member will accompany you on the bus, but no guided commentary will be provided.

Activity duration: about 7 hours

※The activity duration may vary depending on traffic conditions. Thank you for your understanding.

Meeting time: 8:15 (Please arrive early at the regular sightseeing bus stop to exchange your ticket.)

Departure time: 8:30

Itinerary:

Regular sightseeing bus stop departs at 8:30

➔ Manzamo

➔ Orion Hotel Motobu Resort & Spa (lunch)

➔ Ocean Expo Park (Churaumi Aquarium)

➔ Nakijin Castle Ruins

➔ Arrive at the regular sightseeing bus stop at around 18:30

Departure time 8:30

◇Manzamo (stopover about 40 minutes)

In the Okinawan dialect, “mo” means field or plain. During the Ryukyu Kingdom era, a king praised this place as a “mo” spacious enough for ten thousand people to sit, which is how it got its name. This shows that in addition to its beautiful coastline, it also boasts breathtaking open grasslands. It has therefore become one of Okinawa’s most popular sightseeing spots and is also part of Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park. On clear days, you can enjoy endless blue views from the cliffs; at sunset, golden light spreads across the sea, creating an especially romantic scene. Be sure to experience it for yourself.

◇Orion Hotel Motobu Resort & Spa (stopover about 60 minutes)

Located right next to Churaumi Aquarium! Enjoy a carefully selected buffet lunch while overlooking the blue ocean and Iejima Tacchu. *Due to renovation work at the restaurant and other facilities from January 9 to January 16, 2024, the restaurant will be closed during this period. Lunch is not included during the above dates, and guests will need to arrange lunch on their own at Ocean Expo Park.

◇Ocean Expo Park and Churaumi Aquarium (stopover about 160 minutes)

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the largest aquariums in the world and one of Okinawa’s most famous attractions. Here, there are many areas where you can learn about marine life, such as the Sea Turtle Pool, where you can observe sea turtles swimming from above and learn about their ecology, and the Manatee Pool, home to manatees, which are now endangered and designated as internationally protected animals. The most iconic facility is the enormous “Kuroshio Sea” tank, with a capacity of 7,500 cubic meters. Giant whale sharks and schools of manta rays glide through it, creating a stunning scene.

◇Nakijin Castle Ruins (World Heritage Site) (stopover about 50 minutes)

In the 14th century, the Ryukyu Islands were divided into three kingdoms—Nanzan, Chuzan, and Hokuzan—located in the southern, central, and northern parts of Okinawa’s main island respectively. This period is known as the “Sanzan Period.” The Nakijin Castle ruins are the remains of the castle of the “King of Hokuzan,” one of these three kingdoms. Although only the ruins remain today, Nakijin Castle was once the second largest castle in the Ryukyu Kingdom after Shuri Castle during its peak. The curved stone walls surrounding the castle make excellent use of the terrain, and the wall details are exceptionally beautiful. As part of the “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu,” it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.

Supplier: Operated by Okinawa Bus Co., Ltd. Traveler rights and interests are fully protected by AsiaYo.

Fee Details

【Included in the Fee】

Manzamo admission ticket, Nakijin Castle Ruins admission ticket,

lunch at Orion Hotel Motobu Resort & Spa, Japanese guide, bus fare

【Not Included in the Fee】

Churaumi Aquarium admission fee, other local expenses

Meeting Point

【Meeting Time】：8:15 (Please arrive early at the regular sightseeing bus stop to exchange your ticket.)

【Meeting Point】：Okinawa Bus Co., Ltd. Headquarters ( 沖縄バス株式会社 本社 )

Address: 〒900-0021 Naha, Okinawa Izumizaki 1-10-16

Business hours: 8:00～17:00 (Open year-round)

No parking available

Access: 3-minute walk from Asahibashi Station

Bus stop official website Learn more

【Participation Restrictions】

• One child under 5 years old may join free of charge.

※For 2 or more children, the child rate applies.

※Meal fees and admission fees for infants will be charged based on actual costs. (At Orion Hotel Motobu Resort & Spa, children aged 4–5 are required to pay for lunch.)

• The fee includes admission to Manzamo, admission to Nakijin Castle Ruins, and meal costs. However, admission to Churaumi Aquarium is not included.

【Notes】

• Please arrive at the regular sightseeing bus stop 15 minutes before departure to exchange your ticket.
• The voucher is valid only on the day of the activity. Please check the meeting point in advance and make your own way there.
• If you are late, the bus will depart on time and will not wait. You also may not join the tour midway from any sightseeing spot. This will be regarded as a voluntary forfeiture, and no refund will be given. Thank you for your understanding.

【What to Bring / Clothing】

• Please wear light and comfortable clothing. Depending on the weather, please bring rain gear.

【Others】

• The activity duration may vary depending on traffic conditions. Thank you for your understanding.
• Please understand that arrival times may be delayed due to road conditions.
• “Estimated time” and “return time” may vary depending on traffic conditions on the day.
• Visitors using wheelchairs should be accompanied by a caregiver.
• If you plan to take a flight after the activity, please allow at least 2 hours before boarding.
• If the tour is canceled due to special circumstances (such as the number of participants on the day being below the minimum required for departure), travelers will be contacted in advance regarding cancellation or rescheduling. Thank you for your understanding.

【Suspension of Regular Sightseeing Buses and Planned Tours】

• Please understand that services may be suspended if the tour cannot be operated due to weather conditions (such as typhoons) or other reasons.

【Disclaimer】

In the following situations, the activity supplier shall not be liable for compensation:

・Injuries, illnesses, etc. caused by passenger negligence at sightseeing drop-off points

・Acts that violate public order and morals

・Damages caused by transportation or responsibilities outside the company’s control

Please note that the activity supplier is not responsible for any delays. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Staff can provide service only in Japanese and English.

For groups of more than 10 people, please contact us in advance. Thank you.

Recommended famous sightseeing spots in Okinawa to make your free-and-easy trip even more enriching

★Naminoue Shrine

Naminoue Shrine (なみのうえぐう) is located in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, and is one of Okinawa’s most representative shrines. Its history dates back to the Ryukyu Kingdom era, and it is one of the eight shrines of Ryukyu. Built atop a seaside cliff and facing the blue ocean, it is regarded as a sacred place for protecting maritime safety and praying for peace and prosperity. Thanks to its unique location, visitors can not only experience a solemn and sacred atmosphere, but also enjoy magnificent sea views and sunsets at the same time, making it an unmissable attraction when visiting Naha.

Source of text and images: LET'S GO JAPAN

★Makishi Public Market

Makishi Public Market is a lively marketplace with many fishmongers, butchers, and retailers, making it a great place for visitors to dine and sample local cuisine. Just outside the market is the Tsuboya district, once the ceramic commercial center of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Even today, the area is home to many old pottery studios, most of which are family-run ceramic businesses passed down through generations.

Source of text and images: VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN

★Kokusai Dori

This street stretches about 1.6 kilometers and is lined with shops, cafes, and bars, while also frequently hosting major festival events. You can shop here for Okinawa souvenirs, from traditional handicrafts to commemorative T-shirts celebrating Okinawan beer, with a wide variety of wonderful items to choose from.

Source of text and images: VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN

【Visa】

Holders of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau passports may enter Japan (Korea) visa-free. However, the passport must be valid for more than 6 months and must include the Republic of China national ID number. Travelers holding foreign passports are responsible for checking whether a visa is required.

【Time Difference】

Japan (Korea) is in a single time zone nationwide, Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.) +9 hours.

【Package Includes】

1.2027 Okinawa Marathon race entry (entry type is based on your selection).

2. Selected hotel: Hewitt Resort Naha ( ヒューイットリゾート那覇 ) for 2 nights.

※Room type is based on your selection

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

【Excluded Expenses】

- 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. (According to regulations, children under 15 cannot be covered by travel accident insurance.)

【Cancellation Policy】

Race bookings cannot be canceled once confirmed. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please submit 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 Material Collection】

The actual race material collection information is subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

【Race Rules】

This race is governed by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations rules for fiscal year 2026, along with the following terms and conditions.

1. Athletes must securely wear the provided bib number in the prescribed manner.
2. Substitute runners are strictly prohibited.
3. No advertising materials, such as company names, product names, designs, or trademarks, may be worn or displayed at the race venue or on the course.
4. Participants in the competitive marathon race may not receive assistance from others in any form.
5. During the event, please follow the instructions of on-site police officers and event staff.
6. After the checkpoint closes, traffic control will be lifted immediately. Please follow staff instructions, clear the roadway, move to the sidewalk, remove your bib number and timing tag, and board the support vehicle as directed by staff.
7. Strollers are strictly prohibited.

【Race Assembly and Related Information】

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

AsiaYo Sports Travel Booking Service Process

1. Book online and submit your order: Select your preferred race package on the AsiaYo platform and complete the booking.
2. Receive the race information form: Within 48 working hours, AsiaYo will send the “Race Information Form” to you by email.
3. Fill in the race information: After receiving the email, please make sure to complete and return the required information within 24 hours to secure your registration spot.
4. Receive the final itinerary information: 5–7 days before check-in, AsiaYo will update and send you the final detailed itinerary information.
5. On-site check-in and hotel stay: On race day or at hotel check-in, please be sure to bring your original passport to complete hotel check-in and collect race-related materials.

★Friendly reminder: We recommend that you keep a close eye on your email inbox (including the spam folder) after placing your order, so you don’t miss any important registration deadlines!

【Visa】

Holders of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau passports may enter Japan (Korea) visa-free. However, the passport must be valid for more than 6 months and must include the Republic of China national ID number. Travelers holding foreign passports are responsible for checking whether a visa is required.

【Time Difference】

Japan (Korea) is in a single time zone nationwide, Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.) +9 hours.

【Package Includes】

1.2027 Okinawa Marathon race entry (entry type is based on your selection).

2. Selected hotel: Hewitt Resort Naha ( ヒューイットリゾート那覇 ) for 2 nights.

※Room type is based on your selection

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

【Excluded Expenses】

- 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. (According to regulations, children under 15 cannot be covered by travel accident insurance.)

【Cancellation Policy】

Race bookings cannot be canceled once confirmed. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please submit 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 Material Collection】

The actual race material collection information is subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

【Race Rules】

This race is governed by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations rules for fiscal year 2026, along with the following terms and conditions.

1. Athletes must securely wear the provided bib number in the prescribed manner.
2. Substitute runners are strictly prohibited.
3. No advertising materials, such as company names, product names, designs, or trademarks, may be worn or displayed at the race venue or on the course.
4. Participants in the competitive marathon race may not receive assistance from others in any form.
5. During the event, please follow the instructions of on-site police officers and event staff.
6. After the checkpoint closes, traffic control will be lifted immediately. Please follow staff instructions, clear the roadway, move to the sidewalk, remove your bib number and timing tag, and board the support vehicle as directed by staff.
7. Strollers are strictly prohibited.

【Race Assembly and Related Information】

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