Kyoto Marathon
Kyoto, Japan · Tuesday 16 February 2027
The Kyoto Marathon 2025 takes place in February on a trail course that stays mostly flat with gentle rolling sections, making it a solid choice if you're looking to avoid serious elevation work. The website content here is actually for the 2026 race, so you'll need to dig into the 2025 archive for specific details about start times, corrals, aid station locations, and course logistics. Registration appears to happen through their main site and they offer accommodation packages alongside entry, which is worth considering given that you'll be traveling to Japan. The race emphasizes community involvement across runners, volunteers, and spectators, so expect support along the route. Get the official race materials and course map directly from their 2025 race page before you commit to entering, since the current live site is already focused on next year's event.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:01:11
Time difference: +1.2 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain166m
Elevation High95m
Elevation Low25m
How hard is Kyoto Marathon?
Moderateharder than 43% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Kyoto Marathon plays about 5 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #652 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #7 of 15 in Japan. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Kyoto 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 Kyoto Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 2:58:47 | −01:13 |
| 3:30:00 | 3:29:56 | −00:04 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:01:11 | +01:11 |
| 4:30:00 | 4:32:32 | +02:32 |
| 5:00:00 | 5:03:59 | +03:59 |
| 5:30:00 | 5:35:31 | +05:31 |
| 6:00:00 | 6:07:08 | +07:08 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Kyoto Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Kyoto Marathon is a full marathon held in Kyoto, Japan. It is scheduled for Tuesday 16 February 2027. The course is run on road surface with 166m of total climbing, with its high point near 95m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Kyoto Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 166m of total climbing, this is a gently undulating course. The elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't greatly affect your pacing.
Surface Type: Road
Kyoto 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 Kyoto Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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