Osaka Marathon 2027
Tens of thousands of runners wind through Osaka's landmarks to a triumphant finish inside Osaka Castle Park in the city's flagship road race.
When · Where
- When
- 2027/02/28 – 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.