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Nagoya Women's Marathon 2027

The world's largest women-only marathon, where every finisher is handed a Baccarat crystal tumbler by a tuxedoed attendant at the Nagoya Dome.

Nagoya Castle and its surrounding grounds viewed from Midland Square, Nagoya
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When · Where

When
2027/03/14 00:10 – 2027/03/14
Where
Vantelin Dome Nagoya (start & finish)(1-1-1 Daiko-minami, Higashi-ku, Nagoya)
City
Nagoya
Getting there
About a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Dome-mae Yada Station (Meijo Line).
Price
Paid, lottery entry (spectating is free).
Organizer
Nagoya Women's Marathon Organizing Committee

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

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.

Good to know

Spots fill by lottery long in advance; spectators get the best atmosphere at the Dome start and finish.

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