Competition theme

I would like to express my gratitude to the people and regions in Japan and abroad who have extended their help from the disaster to the recovery and up to the present day.

The theme of the Kobe Marathon is “Thanks＆Friendship”.
Of course, you can run for yourself, but
More than that, I aim to run a marathon for people.
At the root of this concept is a feeling of "friendship" and "community".

The appearance of Hyogo and Kobe that achieved creative reconstruction,
The action of providing the experiences and lessons of the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake to victims around the world
It is based on the idea that all people are friends and share joys and sorrows.

Also, the desire to entertain visitors to Hyogo and Kobe
It arises from the consciousness of "companion" and "community".
Furthermore, in the marathon, "runners" and "supporters"
There is an aspect of sharing the joy of finishing the race and achieving goals.
People you don't know can become friends.
Making the power of the marathon even bigger,
I would like to make this a marathon to send cheers to the people and regions that have been severely damaged by the disaster.

catchphrase

The Kobe Marathon is now in its 12th year, and all the people who support the event, including runners and volunteers,
have been working together since the first time.
The theme of the event, "Thanks＆Friendship'', has been spread throughout the city.

It will soon be 30 years since that earthquake. In the city of Kobe, which has achieved reconstruction,
There are many scenery that makes you want to run.

This year too, 20,000 runners
With "Thanks＆Friendship" in our hearts, we run toward the future through the scenery that has continued for a long time, and the scenery of the city of Kobe that is about to change.