Ecomarathon de Hirakata 2026

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.