Osaka Marathon 2027: Entry, Lottery & Race-Day Guide
Osaka Marathon 2027 is set for Sun 28 Feb 2027. The race outline and entry open ~July 2026 — here's what's confirmed, how the lottery has worked, the fee and the Osaka Castle finish.
일시 · 장소
- 일시
- 2027/02/28 – 2027/02/28
- 장소
- Start: Osaka Prefectural Government Office; Finish: Osaka Castle Park（2 Otemae, Chuo-ku, Osaka (start)）
- 도시
- Osaka
- 가는 방법
- Start near Temmabashi Station; finish near JR Osakajo-koen / Morinomiya Station.
- 요금
- Paid, lottery entry; the full-marathon fee is around ¥16,000 (spectating is free).
- 주최
- 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
하이라이트
- 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
유래와 배경
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.
알아두면 좋아요
Entry is by lottery months ahead; if you're not running, the Osaka Castle finish area is the most exciting place to cheer.