Naha Marathon
Okinawa's December marathon, running along the coast and through the subtropical hills south of Naha. Warm, humid and rolling, with a famously generous finish-line welcome.
Where it runs

Interactive map
The trace follows the organizer's published course, simplified for the screen: the orange dot is the start, the dark dot the finish. Scroll to zoom, drag to pan.
About this race
Okinawa's December marathon, running along the coast and through the subtropical hills south of Naha. Warm, humid and rolling, with a famously generous finish-line welcome.
- Next edition
- 06 December 2026
- Elevation gain
- 287 m
- Profile
- Hilly
- First run
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About these facts
Dates, course type, climbing and time limits are compiled from the organizer's publications and re-checked each season; elevation is an estimate of total climbing rather than a survey figure. Always confirm race-day details with the organizer before making plans.
Last reviewed 28 September 2026
