第26回 24時間リレーマラソン神戸大会 2026

The 24-Hour Relay Marathon Kobe is a loop race at Kobe General Sports Park in Suma Ward, with the auxiliary stadium serving as the start and finish area. The main event is a 24-hour relay, divided by team size into groups of 2-5, 6-8, and 9-12 runners, ensuring small squads and larger clubs are not scored together. Runners seeking the full overnight challenge individually can enter the 24-hour solo race, while shorter 6-hour and 3-hour relay and solo options accommodate participants who prefer not to run through the night. The course is a 1.7 km out-and-back loop from the auxiliary stadium toward the plaza near Kobe City Subway’s Sogoundokoen Station, though a course change is under consideration. The format involves teams continuously handing off on a short, repeating loop, while solo runners manage their own pacing, breaks, and fatigue. Entry fees cover accident insurance. 24-hour entrants may pay less if they forgo the provided late meal and breakfast; however, organizers note that nearby convenience stores might experience shortages. The event is organized by the 24-Hour Relay Marathon Kobe Executive Committee, with categories suitable for club teams, small groups of friends, first-time timed racers, and solo runners assessing their endurance.