Highlights
- The world's largest women-only marathon (Guinness record)
- A Baccarat crystal tumbler for every finisher
- A World Athletics Platinum Label race
Background & story
Held in its current women-only format since 2012, it has been recognised by Guinness as the world's largest women-only marathon since 2013.
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Racing in Japan? All eight 2026–2027 marathons, entry windows and how overseas runners get a guaranteed bib: Japan Marathons guide.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- About a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Dome-mae Yada Station (Meijo Line). Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Paid, lottery entry (spectating is free).. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- groups of friends
Good to know
Spots fill by lottery long in advance; spectators get the best atmosphere at the Dome start and finish.
Getting there
Vantelin Dome Nagoya (start & finish) — 1-1-1 Daiko-minami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya