Sendai International Half Marathon

Sendai International Half Marathon is a flagship road race held in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan, offering runners a high-level half marathon experience in one of the country’s most prominent regional cities. Best known for its certified urban course and strong competitive standard, the event brings together elite athletes, JAAF-registered runners, general domestic entrants, overseas runners, and wheelchair participants in a race that balances serious performance with broad public appeal. Centered on Kohshin Rubber Athlete Park Sendai, the event has built a reputation as one of Japan’s standout spring half marathons, with a route that showcases central Sendai while maintaining an international-level race structure. Its combination of civic scale, organizational depth, and competitive credibility helps make it one of the most recognizable half marathons in northern Japan.