Osaka Marathon 2027: Sun Feb 28 — Entry, Lottery & Race-Day Guide
Osaka Marathon 2027 is set for Sunday, 28 February 2027. Entry is confirmed and open: the general field runs 28 July - 28 August 2026 (lottery, cap 28,420). Here's what's confirmed, how the lottery works, the ¥16,000 fee and the Osaka Castle finish.
When · Where
- When
- 2027/02/28 09:00 – 2027/02/28
- Where
- Start: Osaka Prefectural Government Office; Finish: Osaka Castle Park（2 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka (start)）
- City
- Osaka
- Getting there
- Start near Temmabashi Station; finish near JR Osakajo-koen / Morinomiya Station.
- Price
- Paid, lottery entry; the full-marathon fee is around ¥16,000 (spectating is free).
- Organizer
- Osaka Marathon Organizing Committee
Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Start near Temmabashi Station; finish near JR Osakajo-koen / Morinomiya Station. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Paid, lottery entry; the full-marathon fee is around ¥16,000 (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, culture seekers
Highlights
- A 42.195 km course past Osaka's major landmarks
- A finish straight inside Osaka Castle Park
- Lively crowds and entertainment all along the route
Background & story
First run in 2011, the Osaka Marathon is the city's premier mass-participation road race and has finished at Osaka Castle Park since 2019.
Good to know
Entry is by lottery months ahead; if you're not running, the Osaka Castle finish area is the most exciting place to cheer.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the Osaka Marathon 2027?
- Sunday, 28 February 2027 — officially confirmed on 27 April 2026. The race is part of the JAAF MGC Series 2026–27 (men's G1 / women's G2) and finishes inside Osaka Castle Park.
- Has entry for the Osaka Marathon 2027 opened yet?
- Yes. The Organizing Committee confirmed on 21-22 July 2026 that the general field (lottery, cap 28,420) opens 28 July 2026 at 10:00 and closes 28 August 2026 at 17:00; Citizen Athletes (cap 1,500, first-come) get an earlier window, 27-28 July. The lottery results date has not been published yet.
- How much does the Osaka Marathon cost to enter?
- Confirmed for 2027, unchanged from 2026: ¥16,000 domestic / US$145 overseas per individual entry, by lottery. Spectating along the course is free.