Ecomarathon Kanazawa 2026

Ecomarathon Kanazawa is a small road race in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, based in Saigawa Ryokuchi Park near Shin-Mikage Bridge. It typically takes place in late September, featuring a half marathon, a 10 km race, and a 5 km fun run or parent-child run. All distances begin simultaneously at 11:00 AM, with a 180-minute time limit for the half marathon and a 90-minute limit for the 10 km. The venue is approximately 2 km from Kanazawa Station, facilitating access for visiting runners, and the organizers note that registration is accommodating to tourists. The course utilizes the open riverside environment of Saigawa Ryokuchi Park, offering runners expansive river views instead of a dense urban route. One past edition saw around 200 participants, indicating it functions more as a relaxed community event than a large-scale marathon. The race attracts families, beginners, older runners, and international participants; a half-marathon winner was from Paris, and results have included an M80 category finisher in the 10 km. The event has an environmental focus, with awards provided by QK RUNNING.