The Kobe Marathon will be held on November 17, 2019, in one of the most beautiful cities in Japan, Kobe!
Awarded IAAF Bronze Label status last year, the Kobe Marathon is a competitive and fun marathon race. It starts in front of city hall, where the stone monument commemorating the Japan’s first marathon in Kobe stands, and the course passes between the gorgeous Rokko Mountains and the shining Seto Inland Sea.

This is a full marathon with a maximum run time of 7 hours. The course is mostly on level ground, and it’s possible even for beginners to complete the run. Crowds of well-wishers line the entire course to cheer the runners on, reflecting the marathon’s theme of “Thanks & Friendship”.

Kobe is an exciting, cosmopolitan city that excels in developing gastronomic delights not limited to Kobe beef and Japanese sake. Delectable desserts, a cornucopia of baked goods, stylish European menus, tantalizing Chinese stall food, and more are being prepared every day. It is also home to Arima Onsen, a hot spring area famous for its ochre-colored hot water that is perfect for soothing your post-marathon aches.

Come to Kobe not just to run, but to also experience all the amazing things our fantastic city has to offer!

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