Kitakyushu Marathon
Kitakyushu City, Japan · Tuesday 16 February 2027
This February race in Kitakyushu is a full marathon run on trail with a flat to gently rolling course, making it approachable for most runners without the punishing elevation gains of hillier events. Entry is competitive and involves multiple phases: a general lottery drawing, a second round of first-come-first-served spots (that already closed in late November), and specialty categories including pace runners and speed runner brackets if you qualify. The race offers various entry options beyond the standard marathon, including a pair relay format, a shorter 20.7km option, and fun runs of 3 or 5 kilometers, so you can adjust based on your fitness level. One thing to note is that this race does not provide a participation shirt automatically; you'll need to add 1,500 yen at registration if you want the official event tee. Make sure you understand the specific entry deadlines and requirements for your category before applying, and if you're entering from overseas, check the designated international entry guidelines and recruitment information provided on their website.
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Adjusted Time
3:56:44
Time difference: -3.3 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain81m
Elevation High47m
Elevation Low2m
How hard is Kitakyushu Marathon?
Moderateharder than 27% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Kitakyushu Marathon plays about 2 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #845 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #9 of 15 in Japan. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Kitakyushu Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Kitakyushu Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:56:23 | −03:37 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:26:34 | −03:26 |
| 4:00:00 | 3:56:44 | −03:16 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:26:53 | −03:07 |
| 5:00:00 | 4:57:02 | −02:58 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:27:11 | −02:49 |
| 6:00:00 | 5:57:19 | −02:41 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Kitakyushu Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Kitakyushu Marathon is a full marathon held in Kitakyushu City, Japan. It is scheduled for Tuesday 16 February 2027. The course is run on road surface with 81m of total climbing, with its high point near 47m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Kitakyushu Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very flat course, with only 81m of total climbing and little change in altitude throughout. Flat profiles let you hold an even pace from start to finish, which makes this a fast, PB-friendly race.
Surface Type: Road
Kitakyushu Marathon is run on road surfaces, which provide the fastest and most predictable conditions for racing. Road courses allow for consistent pacing and are typically the best choice for a personal best.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Kitakyushu Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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