Mie Matsusaka Marathon

Mie Matsusaka Marathon is a standout regional road race held in Matsusaka, Japan, offering runners a marathon experience that blends competitive road running with the character, food culture, and hospitality of one of Mie Prefecture’s best-known cities. Best known as the prefecture’s only full marathon, the event takes participants through a varied course that reflects Matsusaka’s identity, from its historic townscape and castle-area atmosphere to countryside sections and riverside roads. The race has built a reputation not just for the route itself, but also for the local support and memorable race-day features around it, including generous aid stations and a strong “omotenashi” spirit for runners. With its growing recognition among Japanese races and its effort to showcase the appeal of Matsusaka to visitors from around Japan and overseas, the event stands out as both a serious marathon and a regional showcase.