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JUL 1

Run · road · 5K

【神戸ナイトラン】THE NIGHT CHALLENGE RACE KOBE 3【日本陸連公認】

神戸市中央区 · 26 km away

AUG 1

Run · road · 5K

【神戸ナイトラン】THE NIGHT CHALLENGE RACE KOBE 4【日本陸連公認】

神戸市中央区 · 26 km away

SEP 1

Run · road · 5K

Ecomarathon de Tondabayashi

Tondabayashichō · 23 km away

Osaka · 80 km

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10/24(土)：ロケットマラソン2026大阪大会【5km・10km・ハーフ】

Rocket Marathon Osaka takes place in Nishinakajima, Yodogawa Ward, Osaka, starting at the baseball field in Yodogawa River Park. It occurs in late October, forming part of the Rocket Marathon series, and offers 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon distances. The concept is to provide runners a "rocket start" to marathon season, whether they are assessing fitness, training for longer races, or competing in a shorter distance. The 5 km and 10 km races are open to participants from elementary school age, and the half marathon is open to those from junior high school age. This allows for a diverse field including families, novices, club runners, and more seasoned athletes. The event uses chip timing and typically attracts between 500 and 1000 participants. The course winds through the Nishinakajima area along the Yodogawa River. Feedback indicates the course features moderate elevation changes, not a completely flat route. This offers a more realistic challenge than a pure time-trial course, yet remains suitable for a first race or an early-season assessment. The organizers provide pacers to assist runners in achieving their targets. Comments from related events highlight efficient organization, ample staff presence, and a conducive environment for corporate teams or colleagues to support each other. Registration is managed via Moshicom, featuring tiered pricing (early, regular, late), proxy registration options, and payment methods including credit card, Amazon Pay, or convenience store payment.

Ecomarathon de Kamogawa

The Ecomarathon de Kamogawa is a local river-park race in Kyoto, Japan, with its start near Takeda Station in Fushimi-ku. It is part of the Ecomarathon series in Japan and typically takes place in early November. Available distances include a half marathon, 10 km, and a 5 km parent-child run; some event details also list a full marathon. The race has a field limit of approximately 300 participants, making it a compact, local event rather than a large city marathon. The course follows the Kamogawa River Park and its riverside path. It is a flat, straightforward route suitable for beginners, regular runners, and those aiming for a fast finish. The half marathon and 10 km races are open to healthy runners aged 15 and older, while the 5 km parent-child run requires one child under 15 accompanied by a guardian. The event promotes itself as a Kyoto marathon supporting environmental causes, with support from organizations such as Second Harvest, the International Refugee Support Association, and PEACE RUN.

Ecomarathon de Yodogawa

The Ecomarathon de Yodogawa is a local road race in Osaka, Japan, held in the Yodogawa district along the Yodo River. Taking place in early November, it features 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon races, alongside a 5 km parent-child event. With a 11:00 a.m. start time and a limit of 300 participants, the race offers an intimate, community feel rather than a large-scale city marathon. The course utilizes a flat, straightforward, and quick path along the Yodo River within a public park. This design is suitable for both novice runners and those aiming for personal records, with the 10 km and half marathon configured as single loops. The Ecomarathon organization connects its events to environmental objectives and charitable initiatives, with this particular race benefiting organizations like Second Harvest Japan, the nation's initial food bank.

【大阪】THE CHALLENGE RACE OSAKA 5 ｜日本陸連公認レース

Ecomarathon de Kyōto Yawata

The Ecomarathon de Kyōto Yawata is a running event held at Yodogawa River Park’s Sewaritei area in Yawata, Kyoto. It takes place in front of Yawata Zaioji Temple and west of Kizugawa Miyuki Bridge. Participants can choose from three distances: a half marathon (180 minutes limit), a 10 km race (90 minutes limit), and a 5 km parent-child run. The total number of participants is capped at 300. The closest station is Keihan Iwashimizu-Hachimangu Station, providing train access. High school students and older runners in good health may enter the half marathon or 10 km. The 5 km parent-child run requires a child under 15 accompanied by one guardian. This run is informal; times are not officially recorded or measured, with families using a finish line clock. The event is organized by ecomarathon.run in cooperation with Second Harvest, the International Refugee Support Association, and PEACE RUN.

Ecomarathon de Hirakata

The Ecomarathon de Hirakata is a small road race in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, based in the Hirakata area of Yodogawa River Park near Hirakata Bridge. Typically held in late November, it features 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon distances, along with a parent-child run. All races begin simultaneously at 11:00 AM, with a field limited to 200 participants, making it considerably smaller than a major city marathon. The organizer is ecomarathon.run, and the event supports an environmental theme with the slogan “Committed to the planet.” The course utilizes the Yodo Riverbed, following the riverside path used by runners and cyclists instead of a busy city street circuit. The location is approximately 1 km northwest of Hirakata-koen Station and 2 km west of Hirakatashi Station; however, limited express trains bypass Hirakata-koen. High school students and older participants in good health may enter the timed races, and children under 15 can run with a parent. The parent-child run is intentionally relaxed: it is not officially timed, offers no awards, and families can note the finish clock or use their own timepieces.

【大阪】THE CHALLENGE RACE OSAKA 6【日本陸連公認レース】

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Osaka Training Notes

Osaka hosts 10 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals keep running simple in Osaka, because the good loops sit right in daily life. The outer loop runs 5 km while the inner path is 3 km. The Yodo River gives you the longer Z2 option, with nearly 50 km of path when base miles matter. Osaka Run Club makes running more social, with weekly 7:00 AM runs at Osaka Castle Park and cafe time after. Osaka International Ladies Marathon, Ecomarathon de Yodogawa, Osaka Castle Triathlon, and Osaka Gran Prix Athletics games give the calendar real anchor events.

Locals ride Osaka for steady rhythm more than big drama. The Yodo River path is the clean base-miles line, and locals talk about Osaka to Kyoto via the Yodo River like a proper day out. Naniwa-suji Street gives city riding a greener spine, especially when you roll away from Orange Street and keep the cadence smooth. Rapport_osaka holds regular rides, and the Osaka group scene also shows up on Strava. Osaka Castle Triathlon is the bike anchor inside town. Climbs sit outside the named Osaka routes here, so the city centre is more tempo, river path, and crit legs than mountain repeats.

Late April, May, and early June are the sweet spot, especially on the bike. Spring gives runners mild mornings, wet days, and cherry-blossom laps when the timing lands right. Summer changes the rules, because July and August in Kansai are rarely below 32 degrees Celsius during the day, so locals go early, keep sessions short, and save hard intervals for better air. September and October bring typhoon-season rain into the planning, but fall still trends cooler. Winter stays mild and mostly dry in the city, and rare snow keeps Osaka Castle Park, Nagai Park, and the Yodo River useful for both sports.