Nagano Marathon

Nagano Marathon is a flagship road race held in Nagano City, Japan, offering runners a memorable marathon experience shaped by Olympic history, mountain-region scenery, and strong local support. Best known as the Nagano Olympic Commemorative Marathon, the event carries forward the spirit of the 1998 Winter Games while giving participants a fast, certified course through the heart of Nagano. The race begins at Nagano Sports Park and finishes inside the Nagano Olympic Stadium, which gives the event a distinctive sense of occasion from start to finish. With its broad roads, organized race-day atmosphere, and connection to one of Japan’s most recognizable Olympic host cities, the marathon has become one of the country’s notable spring marathons and attracts both domestic and international runners looking for a well-established race with real character.

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Nagano Marathon Organizing Committee Office
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Nagano Marathon
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Nagano City, Japan
36.64853, 138.19504

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2026 Marathon
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Apr 19, 2026 Β· 42.2 km

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