【 2027 Shizuoka Marathon 】 Race Entry + Great Value Selected 2-Night Stay

2027 Shizuoka Marathon is a high-quality race that combines urban charm with natural beauty. Its course is known for being flat with very minimal elevation changes, making it an ideal choice for many runners aiming for a personal best (PB). In recent years, the organizer has extended the full marathon time limit to 6 hours, allowing beginners to enjoy the fun of running without pressure. The race route passes through Shizuoka City and surrounding historical and cultural landmarks, and on clear days, runners may even catch magnificent views of the World Heritage site Mt. Fuji from the course. Whether you are an elite runner chasing speed or a beginner looking to enjoy the local atmosphere, Shizuoka offers an excellent race experience.

★Flat course ideal for breaking your PB: A JAAF-certified course with minimal elevation difference, perfect for challenging your personal best.

★Beautiful views of Mt. Fuji along the way: On clear days, you can take in the breathtaking grandeur of World Heritage Mt. Fuji throughout the course.

★Beginner-friendly with a generous time limit: The full marathon time limit has been extended to 6 hours, with ample cutoff time so beginners can enjoy the race with peace of mind.

2027 Shizuoka Marathon ( 2027 静岡マラソン )

■Event Date：2027-03-14 (Sun)

■Events：Full Marathon ( マラソン ): 42.195K

■Race Start Times：2027-03-14 , 08:20

■Time Limit：- 42.195K 6 Hrs

※There are 10 checkpoints.

■Start Line：Shizuoka City Hall Shizuoka Office ( 静岡市役所静岡庁舎前 )

■Finish Line：JR Shimizu Station East Exit ( JR清水駅東口 )

■Entry Requirements：Those born before April 1, 2008.

■Finisher Award: Finisher medal, finisher towel

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

【Course Map】

【Awards】

■ Overall Ranking

• Men's and Women's Divisions: 1st to 10th place
• Award Method: 1st to 3rd place will be awarded on-site on race day; certificates for 4th place and below will be mailed at a later date.

■ Age Group Division

• Men's and Women's Divisions, 1st to 3rd place in each category:

1. Under 29 years old
2. 30s division
3. 40s division
4. 50s division
5. 60s division
6. 70 years old and above

• Award Method: No award ceremony will be held on race day; certificates will be mailed at a later date.
• Note: Invited athletes and JAAF-registered runners are not eligible for age group awards.

■ Ieyasu Award

• Eligibility: Runners who are 75 years old or above on race day and successfully complete the full marathon.
• Award Method: No award ceremony will be held on race day; certificates will be mailed at a later date.

KOKO HOTEL Shizuoka ( KOKO ホテル 静岡 )

Stay dates: 2027/03/13, 2027/03/14, 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｜13㎡｜Breakfast included

Room amenities: TV, refrigerator, air conditioning, toilet with bidet function, free Wi-Fi, USB outlets, electric kettle, hair dryer, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and facial soap, towels, sleepwear, slippers, deodorizing spray, mug

■Packet Pickup Location :Shizuoka City Hall ( 静岡市役所 )

■Packet Pickup Hours :2027-03-13

※Actual times are subject to the organizer's final information.

Helpful transportation information for your independent race trip (for reference only; actual details are subject to local transportation announcements)

■ Haneda Airport (羽田空港)→KOKO HOTEL Shizuoka ( KOKO ホテル 静岡 )

From Haneda Airport (羽田空港), take the Keikyu Airport Line to Shinagawa Station (品川駅), then transfer to the Tokaido Shinkansen to Shizuoka Station (静岡駅). After exiting the station, walk about 16 minutes (1.1 km) to arrive.

■ KOKO HOTEL Shizuoka ( KOKO ホテル 静岡 )→Start Line：Shizuoka City Hall Shizuoka Office ( 静岡市役所静岡庁舎前 )

It is about a 6-minute walk from the hotel.

■ Finish Line：JR Shimizu Station East Exit ( JR清水駅東口 )→KOKO HOTEL Shizuoka ( KOKO ホテル 静岡 )

Take the JR Tokaido Main Line to Shizuoka Station (静岡駅), then return to the hotel from Shizuoka Station (静岡駅) (same route as shown in the previous map).

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

• Sunpu Castle Park

Sunpu Castle is famous as the place where Tokugawa Ieyasu spent his later years, and it has now been developed into a park. The park also features a bronze statue of Ieyasu and is a beloved place of relaxation for local residents. The restored Ninomaru East Gate and Tatsumi Yagura turret faithfully recreate their original appearance. The floors and ceilings of the Hitsujisaru Yagura turret have all been removed, allowing visitors to see the beams from the first floor up to the third floor. The park is located right next to the starting point of the Shizuoka Marathon.

• Rinzaiji Temple

This is a well-known temple founded by Imagawa Yoshimoto. It is said that while Ieyasu was living in Sunpu as a hostage of the Imagawa clan, he was taught here by Sessai, the military strategist of the Imagawa clan, and later rebuilt the temple after it was burned down during wartime. As this is a temple for training monks, it is normally not open to visitors and only opens twice a year. On the Shizuoka Marathon course, runners pass in front of Rinzaiji Temple around the 10 km mark.

• Shizuoka Sengen Shrine

This shrine is where Ieyasu underwent his coming-of-age ceremony at the age of 14, and as a result it was protected by successive shoguns. In April, the Shizuoka Festival is held here, and its grand daimyo flower-viewing procession recreates the legend of Ieyasu leading feudal lords to Sengen Shrine to view the blossoms. When passing the 10 km point of the Shizuoka Marathon, runners go by the shrine.

• Kunozan Toshogu Shrine

Built to enshrine Ieyasu, this shrine uses the gongen-zukuri architectural style, said to represent the highest level of architectural technology and artistry of the time. It is also said that Nikko Toshogu Shrine and many Toshogu shrines throughout Japan were modeled after Kunozan Toshogu. In 2010, it became the first building in Shizuoka Prefecture to be designated a National Treasure. There is also a nearby museum housing around 2,000 cultural artifacts related to the successive shoguns of the Edo shogunate. To visit Kunozan Toshogu, you can take the ropeway from Nihondaira, and near the 30 km point of the Shizuoka Marathon there is also a staircase of 1,159 steps that can be climbed on foot to reach the shrine.

【Package Includes】

1. 2027 Shizuoka Marathon race entry.

2. 2 nights at the selected hotel KOKO HOTEL Shizuoka ( KOKO ホテル 静岡 ).

3. If the event includes any participation gifts, the organizer's final announcement shall prevail.

【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】

Once booked, the event 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: 886-2-77550575.

AsiaYo Sports Travel Booking Service Process

1. Book online and submit your order: Select your race package on the AsiaYo platform and complete the booking application.
2. Instant booking, order confirmed immediately: Once confirmed by the system, your travel order will take effect immediately.
3. Fill out the "Traveler Race Information" form: The system will automatically send the form. Please be sure to complete it within the specified time limit to ensure your race participation rights.
4. Receive final itinerary information: AsiaYo will send the updated final itinerary details 5–7 days before check-in.
5. On-site check-in and hotel stay: On the day of departure, please bring your original passport to complete hotel check-in and race registration procedures.

★Friendly reminder: Since both race registration and hotel check-in require identity verification, please make sure your passport is valid and carry the original with you.

【Visa】

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

【Time Difference】

All of Japan is in the same time zone, GMT+9.

【Package Includes】

1. 2027 Shizuoka Marathon race entry.

2. 2 nights at the selected hotel KOKO HOTEL Shizuoka ( KOKO ホテル 静岡 ).

3. If the event includes any participation gifts, the organizer's final announcement shall prevail.

【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】

Once booked, the event 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: 886-2-77550575.

【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 Collection】

Please make your own way to the venue to collect race materials. (Actual information is subject to the organizer's final announcement.)

【Race Regulations】

Competition Rules

This race will be conducted in accordance with the competition rules established by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) for fiscal year 2026, other relevant regulations, and the rules of this race.

1. After applying, you will not be able to change or cancel your registration information (such as event details) for personal reasons. In addition, overpayments or duplicate payments will not be refunded.
2. If the event is canceled due to reasons beyond the organizer's control (earthquakes, storms, floods, snowfall, incidents, pandemics, etc.), the participation fee will be refunded. The refund amount will be determined based on the costs incurred up to the time the cancellation decision is made.
3. Any false declaration of age, gender, or other information, or participation by anyone other than the applicant (including substitute runners) for any reason, will not be accepted. If discovered, the participant will be disqualified, and their records and awards will be revoked, and future eligibility will also be canceled. In addition, the organizer bears no responsibility for any refunds or other issues.
4. When participating, please pay attention to your own health, train adequately, undergo a health check in advance, confirm that you do not have heart disease, and take all preventive measures to ensure you are in good condition on race day. Participation is at your own risk. The organizer will only provide first aid to those injured or taken ill during the race. The organizer bears no responsibility for first aid methods or treatment progress.
5. The organizer bears no responsibility for any damage or loss occurring during the event.
6. Compensation for accidents, injuries, or illnesses occurring during the race will be provided within the scope of the marathon insurance purchased by the event organizer (contract performance cost insurance).
7. During the race, runners may be required to stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass. In such cases, no time adjustments will be made.
8. When an athlete has clearly fallen, lost consciousness, or become ill and is unable to walk normally or continue the race, and is in a stopped or lying-down condition, calls made to the athlete by referees, official medical staff, police, security personnel, etc. shall not be regarded as assistance. Even if the athlete wishes to continue, a referee or doctor who receives a report from the referee or official medical staff who called out to the athlete may stop the race in order to protect the athlete's life and physical well-being.
9. If you are unable to arrive by the race start time on race day due to public transportation or road conditions, you will not be allowed to participate.
10. Wheelchair users may not participate in the full marathon, fun run, or parent-child run.
11. In principle, the race is self-supported. However, in the marathon and fun run, participants with intellectual, visual, or other disabilities may be accompanied by up to one guide runner. In the wheelchair division, up to one guide runner is also permitted depending on the degree of disability. (Both may participate free of charge.) For safety reasons, guide runners in the wheelchair division must wear helmets and start from the back of the field. Guide runners must be applied for at the time of entry; post-race applications will not be accepted. Participants must complete the relevant procedures in order to receive a guide runner pass. If a guide runner starts without the guide runner pass issued at the event venue, the participant will be disqualified.
12. The organizer recognizes the importance of personal information, complies with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws and regulations, and handles personal information in accordance with the race rules.
13. This race will be conducted in compliance with all relevant domestic laws.
14. In addition to the above, please follow the organizer's instructions regarding race matters.

Prohibited Conduct

In addition to acts that violate the competition rules or race regulations, the following conduct is also prohibited to ensure participant safety and prevent accidents. If the organizer determines that a participant has engaged in such conduct, the organizer has the right to refuse participation or order the participant to stop racing, even during the race. If a participant ignores warnings and completes the race, their result will be deleted and no finisher certificate will be issued.

Regarding Clothing

Participants may not wear or carry clothing or items that may pose a danger to other runners, such as items that could injure other participants or cause them to fall, nor may they cover their entire face. In addition, clothing that violates laws, public order, or moral standards, makes other runners or spectators uncomfortable, or is otherwise inappropriate for a sporting event is not permitted.

【Examples of Prohibited Items】

1. Clothing or items that may injure others. For example: clothing with spikes or sharp protrusions, carrying long poles, staffs, flags, or similar items
2. Clothing likely to cause falls or collisions. For example: mascot costumes, capes, and ropes connecting multiple lanes together
3. Footwear that may damage the road surface or injure others. For example: wooden clogs, track spikes, etc.
4. Items that cover the entire face. For example: masks, face shields, full-face paint, etc.
5. Noisy devices that may interfere with runners or disrupt race order
6. Clothing printed with advertisements or promotional materials
7. Clothing intended to promote religious or political messages
8. Clothing containing offensive content or content that does not conform to social norms
9. Clothing that obscures the race bib

Other Prohibited Conduct

1. Transferring your race bib or timing chip to another person
2. Wearing headphones at such a high volume that official announcements or emergency alerts cannot be heard
3. Changing clothes outside areas designated by the organizer
4. Littering or discarding clothing or items along the course
5. Running while pushing a stroller, shopping cart, etc.
6. Urinating or defecating outside restrooms
7. Any other improper conduct deemed inappropriate by the organizer

Handling of Personal Information

• The organizer will use images, photographs, personal information, location information, and necessary records of participants during the event (participants, volunteers, event supporters, supporters, etc.). The rights to publish and manage this information in media such as television, magazines, and the internet belong to the organizer. The organizer may provide this information to event supporters, sponsors, and other media for record-keeping purposes, and all participants agree to this.
• The organizer will handle personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws and regulations.

Baggage Storage

The organizer will be responsible for transporting participants' baggage from the start point to the finish point. Only items placed in the official baggage bag will be accepted. Valuables cannot be stored and must be kept by participants themselves.

Baggage transport may be delayed due to road conditions along the route. In addition, in rainy or similar weather conditions, baggage and the items inside may get wet. The organizer bears no responsibility for the loss of valuables placed in the baggage bag.

Estimated baggage check-in time: 6:45 AM to 7:45 AM

※Actual times are subject to the final on-site information.

【Race Assembly and Related Details】

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