Shizuoka Marathon
The Shizuoka Marathon is a certified 42.195 km road race in Shizuoka City, Japan. The course runs point-to-point from the Shizuoka City Hall Shizuoka Government Building to the east exit of JR Shimizu Station. It takes place in March, beginning in the morning, and participants have six hours from the start to finish. Ten cut-off times are scheduled along the route. The race is open to men and women aged 18 and older, with a capacity of 12,000 runners. The course features minimal elevation change, making it suitable for runners aiming for a steady finish or a personal best. It winds through city streets, adjacent natural areas, and locations significant to local history and culture. Mount Fuji may be visible on clear days. Awards are presented to the top ten overall male and female finishers, as well as age-group podiums. All finishers over 75 receive the Ieyasu Prize. Participants also get a commemorative item, and race materials are collected at check-in prior to the event.
