Nishio Marathon

The Nishio Marathon is a full marathon event held in Nishio City, in Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It typically takes place in January and features a scenic course that starts near Nishio City Hall and finishes at Yokosuka Park, winding through coastal views, historic streets, tea fields, and other local landmarks that showcase the charm of the area. 

A unique aspect of the event is that it is one of the few marathons in Aichi Prefecture where men and women run together in the full marathon, and local specialties such as Nishio matcha and Isshiki eel are featured along the route to give runners a taste of regional culture.