2025 Aoshima Taiheiyou Marathon
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Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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Road
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3 km, 10 km, 42 km
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Sunday, 14 December 2025
The 2025 Aoshima Taiheiyou Marathon takes place on December 14, 2025, in Miyazaki, Japan, featuring a scenic course along the Pacific coast certified by the Japan Athletics Federation. Participants can expect mild winter weather with daytime highs around 15-17°C (59-63°F), lows near 8-10°C (46-50°F), partly cloudy skies, and a low chance of scattered showers typical for the region in mid-December. The event offers full marathon, 10 km, and 3 km distances with strict time limits, cut-off points for the marathon, gross and net timing, pre-shipped bibs and participant items, and awards across overall and age-group categories.
What distances are available for this event?
→ Marathon (capacity: 10,500 participants)
→ 10 km (capacity: 800 participants)
→ 3 km (capacity: 500 participants)
How much does registration cost?
→ Marathon: ¥13,500
→ 10 km: ¥8,000 (general), ¥5,000 (high school)
→ 3 km: ¥6,000 (general), ¥3,500 (high school), ¥3,000 (elementary/junior high)
What payment fees apply to applications?
→ Applications ≤ ¥4,000: flat ¥240 (RUNNET) or ¥220 (Sports Entry)
→ Applications ¥4,001 and above: 6.0% (RUNNET) or 5.3% (Sports Entry)
What information is required during entry?
→ T-shirt size
→ Expected time
→ Address
→ Registration as a member of the entry site (RUNNET or Sports Entry)
What is included in the registration?
→ Athlete bib
→ Participation prize
→ Lunch ticket
→ Luggage bag
→ Sticker
→ All items shipped in advance
What additional options are available?
→ Aota original bento box: ¥1,000 (includes tea)
→ Luggage storage: ¥700 (advance application required)
What group entry options exist?
→ Family or friends can apply together under one representative
→ Each member's details (email, T-shirt size, expected time) entered separately
What are the start times and time limits?
→ Marathon: starts at 9:00, 6h20m limit
→ 10 km: starts at 9:50, 2h limit
→ 3 km: starts at 9:30, 40m limit
What timing methods are used?
→ Official records: gross time (gun time)
→ Net time used for reference
What marathon checkpoints are in place?
→ Checkpoints at 11 locations (every 5 km, halfway, finish)
What are the marathon cut-off points?
→ 1.4 km: 9:35
→ 10.1 km: 10:44
→ 12.7 km: 11:05
→ 17.9 km: 11:47
→ 20.6 km: 12:08
→ 23.1 km: 12:30
→ 26.5 km: 12:59
→ 31.7 km: 13:44
→ 37.0 km: 14:32
→ Finish: 15:20
What awards are presented?
→ Marathon: top 8 overall (men and women separately), plus age-group awards (under 29, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+)
→ 10 km and 3 km: top 3 overall and age-group categories
→ Certificates and prizes mailed later
What participant items are provided?
→ Bibs, T-shirts, program, and guide shipped in late November
→ No on-site registration
→ Participation prize: Mizuno original T-shirt
→ Finisher prize: certificate, towel, and other items
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is 2025 Aoshima Taiheiyou Marathon?
A: The event takes place on 14 December 2025.
Q: Where is the event held?
A: The event is held in Miyazaki, Japan.
Q: What distances are available?
A: Available distances: 3 km, 10 km, 42 km.
Q: Where can I find more official information?
A: Visit the official website for the most up-to-date details.
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