Highlights
- Sunday, Feb 21, 2027: 10 km at 9:30, 30 km at 11:30; time limits 4 h (30 km) and 1 h 20 min (10 km)
- General entry until 23:59 on Nov 3, first come, first served. The 10 km general quota filled on Sep 11; the 30 km is open (checked 2026-10-14)
- Mao Asada is the 30 km special starter; Naoko Takahashi is the special guest
- Bib pickup Sat, Feb 20, 13:00–16:00 at Sumitomo Metal Mining Arena Ome; no parking near the venues
Background & story
A 30 km and 10 km road race that starts at Higashi-Ome 4-chome in Ome, western Tokyo, runs towards Okutama and turns back (the 30 km at Kawai, the 10 km at Hinatawada). 2027 is the 59th edition, organized by the City of Ome, Hochi Shimbun and others.
The Ome Marathon 2027 (the 59th edition) takes place on Sunday, February 21, 2027, in Ome, western Tokyo. The 10 km race starts at 9:30 a.m. and the 30 km race at 11:30 a.m. JST. General entry runs until 23:59 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, first come, first served — but the 10 km general quota filled up on September 11, so the only general-entry race still open is the 30 km (¥12,000), and it also closes as soon as its 12,500 places are taken (checked 2026-10-14 against the official site, the official race outline and the City of Ome).
Despite the name, it is not a full marathon: the two main races are 30 km and 10 km.
Official site: https://www.ohme-marathon.jp/ / Entry (Japanese): https://do.l-tike.com/ohme2027/
Ome Marathon 2027 at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Edition | 59th Ome Marathon |
| Date | Sunday, February 21, 2027 |
| Start times | 10 km 9:30 / 30 km 11:30 (junior road race from 12:00) |
| Race closes | 10 km 10:50 / 30 km 15:30 |
| Start | Higashi-Ome 4-chome (the city gives the landmark as the Lawson Ome Higashi-Ome 4-chome store) |
| Finish | 30 km: in front of Sumitomo Metal Mining Arena Ome (Ome City General Gymnasium) / 10 km: in front of Ome City Hall |
| Course | JAAF-certified Ome Marathon course; the 30 km turns at Kawai, the 10 km at Hinatawada |
| Organizers | City of Ome, Hochi Shimbun, Tokyo Association of Athletics Federations, Ome City Athletics Association, Ome Marathon Foundation |
Races, places, time limits and fees
| Race | Places (first come) | Time limit | Fee | General entry (Oct 14, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 km (men and women, 18+) | 12,500 | 4 hours (closes 15:30) | ¥12,000 | Open until full |
| 10 km | 4,000 | 1 hour 20 minutes (closes 10:50) | ¥6,000 (high-school students ¥3,000) | Closed (full on Sep 11) |
Men in the 10 km must be high-school students or aged 40 or over on race day (race outline). The fees match across the race outline, the official overview page and the entry site.
Entry: the deadline is Nov 3, but it is first come, first served
General entry is open from noon on Saturday, August 15, to 23:59 on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (a national holiday), and closes as soon as each race is full (race outline, official entry page, City of Ome). Entry is online only, through a Japanese-language site; there is no race-day entry.
- 30 km general entry: open as of October 14, 2026. The organizers do not publish how many places remain, so check the entry page.
- 10 km general entry: closed. The official notice of September 11, 2026, says entries ended because the race reached capacity. Remaining routes into the 10 km are the hometown-tax (furusato nozei) quota (donation of ¥25,000 or more, 100 places), the Charity Premium Entry (¥30,000, 50 places) and accommodation plans that include a race place.
- Other 30 km routes: the hometown-tax quota (donation of ¥46,000 or more, 300 places) and Charity Premium Entry (¥40,000, 50 places) also run until November 3.
- Cancellations and refunds: you cannot switch races or cancel after entering, and there are no refunds — including if the race is called off for snow, icy roads or a disaster (race outline, entry site).
Cut-off times
From the official race outline (they also match the elapsed times in the official FAQ):
| Race | Checkpoint | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| 10 km | Turnaround checkpoint (5.2 km) | 10:16 |
| 30 km | 15 km checkpoint (Taishobashi west) | 13:35 |
| 30 km | 20.6 km checkpoint (Ikusabata Ohashi bridge) | 14:15 |
| 30 km | 25 km checkpoint (west of Miyanohira Station) | 14:50 |
| 30 km | Finish | 15:30 |
Bib pickup
| Day | Race | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 | 10 km and 30 km | 13:00–16:00 | Sumitomo Metal Mining Arena Ome (Ome City General Gymnasium) |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 10 km | 7:30–8:30 | Ome City Hall |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 30 km | 8:00–10:30 | Kabe Elementary School |
Bibs are handed only to the runner, in exchange for the bib voucher; nobody can collect on your behalf (race outline, entry site).
Getting there: no parking
- The nearest stations are Kabe Station (30 km) and Higashi-Ome Station (10 km), both on the JR Ome Line, about 2 minutes apart by train (official access page). From Shinjuku, Kabe Station is about 1 hour 10 minutes on the JR Chuo and Ome lines.
- According to the entry site, the 30 km venue is a 5-minute walk from Kabe Station and the 10 km venue a 7-minute walk from Higashi-Ome Station.
- There is no parking near the venues; the race outline asks runners not to come by car, motorbike or bicycle.
- Roads will be closed on race day. The City of Ome says details will be announced around November; they were not yet published on October 14, 2026.
Guests for 2027
According to the City of Ome and an official notice, figure skater Mao Asada (2010 Vancouver Olympic silver medalist) is the special starter for the 30 km. Naoko Takahashi (2000 Sydney Olympic marathon champion) is the special guest.
Comparing races? See Japan marathons 2026–2027: dates and entry. For the big Tokyo race two weeks later, see Tokyo Marathon 2027.
Checked 2026-10-14 against the official Ome Marathon site, the 59th race outline (PDF), the City of Ome page, official notices and the entry site.
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Nearest stations: Kabe (30 km) and Higashi-Ome (10 km) on the JR Ome Line; Kabe is about 1 hour 10 minutes from Shinjuku. The entry site gives 5 minutes' walk from Kabe and 7 minutes from Higashi-Ome. No parking; do not come by car, motorbike or bicycle (checked 2026-10-14).
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Entry: 30 km ¥12,000, 10 km ¥6,000 (high-school students ¥3,000). Charity Premium Entry: 30 km ¥40,000, 10 km ¥30,000. Hometown-tax quota: donation of ¥46,000+ (30 km) or ¥25,000+ (10 km). No cancellations or refunds. Watching from the roadside 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 to know
The 10 km general quota is gone; the remaining ways into the 10 km are the hometown-tax quota (donation of ¥25,000+, 100 places) or Charity Premium Entry (¥30,000, 50 places). The 30 km also closes once full, and entries cannot be cancelled or refunded (checked 2026-10-14).
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Ome Marathon 2027 and what time does it start?
- Sunday, February 21, 2027. The 10 km starts at 9:30 a.m. and the 30 km at 11:30 a.m. JST from Higashi-Ome 4-chome. The 10 km closes at 10:50 and the 30 km at 15:30 (official overview and race outline, checked 2026-10-14).
- Can I still enter the Ome Marathon 2027?
- General entry runs until 23:59 JST on November 3, 2026, first come, first served. The 10 km general quota filled on September 11, so as of October 14, 2026, the general entry is open only for the 30 km (¥12,000), until it reaches 12,500 runners. The 10 km can still be entered through Charity Premium Entry (¥30,000, 50 places), the hometown-tax quota (donation of ¥25,000+, 100 places) or accommodation plans that include a race place, until Nov 3 or when full (official notice, entry page, City of Ome).
- What are the time limits and cut-offs?
- 4 hours for the 30 km and 1 hour 20 minutes for the 10 km. The 10 km turnaround (5.2 km) closes at 10:16; the 30 km checkpoints close at 13:35 (15 km), 14:15 (20.6 km) and 14:50 (25 km) (race outline and official FAQ, checked 2026-10-14).
- Where and when do I pick up my bib?
- Saturday, February 20, 13:00–16:00 at Sumitomo Metal Mining Arena Ome, or on race day: 10 km 7:30–8:30 at Ome City Hall, 30 km 8:00–10:30 at Kabe Elementary School. Only the runner can collect (race outline and entry site, checked 2026-10-14).
- Is there parking?
- No. There is no parking near the venues and the race outline asks runners not to come by car, motorbike or bicycle. Take the JR Ome Line to Kabe (30 km) or Higashi-Ome (10 km); Kabe is about 1 hour 10 minutes from Shinjuku (race outline, official access page).