Kobe Marathon 2026

The Kobe Marathon is a road race held in Japan on a Sunday in November, with the route connecting Kobe and Akashi. It is a city-and-coast event, where runners pass through Kobe’s streets and run alongside the sea for a portion of the course, instead of completing laps within a single downtown area. The official course map shows a route that incorporates both city streets and the Kobe-Akashi coastline, giving the race a distinct local character. Registration begins in spring. The event releases a main visual and brochure, and runners can access race-day record reports. Photos are available for purchase online post-race. The broader program also features a Marathon Exchange event and official social media channels on YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram.