What are the ways into the Gifu Half Marathon?

Q: What are the ways into the Gifu Half Marathon?

There are 4 ways in. First come, first served: 通常エントリー 一般: first period 2026-11-06 10:00 to 2027-01-17 23:59, fee 11,000 yen; second period 2027-02-01 10:00 to 2027-02-28 23:59, but second period not held. Charity place: Home-town tax donation slot (furusato nozei), half marathon only: donation of 45,000 yen (includes bib mailing service and park & ride). Two categories, 200 places each — Gifu Prefecture (only for那些人…. Tour operator package: 通常エントリー 宿泊付きプラン・観光付きプラン: entry period 2026-11-06 10:00 to 2027-01-17 23:59; fee 11,000 yen plus separate accommodation/travel costs. Other: 通常エントリー 海外: entry period 2026-11-06 10:00 JST to 2027-02-28 23:59 JST; fee 11,000 yen.

There are 4 ways in. First come, first served: 通常エントリー一般: first period 2026-11-06 10:00 to 2027-01-17 23:59, fee 11,000 yen; second period 2027-02-01 10:00 to 2027-02-28 23:59, but second period not held. Charity place: Home-town tax donation slot (furusato nozei), half marathon only: donation of 45,000 yen (includes bib mailing service and park & ride). Two categories, 200 places each — Gifu Prefecture (only for那些人…. Tour operator package: 通常エントリー宿泊付きプラン・観光付きプラン: entry period 2026-11-06 10:00 to 2027-01-17 23:59; fee 11,000 yen plus separate accommodation/travel costs. Other: 通常エントリー海外: entry period 2026-11-06 10:00 JST to 2027-02-28 23:59 JST; fee 11,000 yen.

How to get into the Gifu Half Marathon 2027.

All 4 ways into the Gifu Half Marathon in Gifu.

Race details Official site

Ways in

There are 4 ways into the Gifu Half Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

01
First come, first served
Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.
At this race: 通常エントリー一般: first period 2026-11-06 10:00 to 2027-01-17 23:59, fee 11,000 yen; second period 2027-02-01 10:00 to 2027-02-28 23:59, but second period not held.
02
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Home-town tax donation slot (furusato nozei), half marathon only: donation of 45,000 yen (includes bib mailing service and park & ride). Two categories, 200 places each — Gifu Prefecture (only for那些人…
03
Tour operator package
Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.
At this race: 通常エントリー宿泊付きプラン・観光付きプラン: entry period 2026-11-06 10:00 to 2027-01-17 23:59; fee 11,000 yen plus separate accommodation/travel costs.
04
Other
Another route the organizer offers.
At this race: 通常エントリー海外: entry period 2026-11-06 10:00 JST to 2027-02-28 23:59 JST; fee 11,000 yen.

Charity places and tours

Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.

Charity places

No charity places listed yet.

We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.

Tour operators

FAQ

What are the ways into the Gifu Half Marathon?: There are 4 ways in. First come, first served: 通常エントリー一般: first period 2026-11-06 10:00 to 2027-01-17 23:59, fee 11,000 yen; second period 2027-02-01 10:00 to 2027-02-28 23:59, but second period not held. Charity place: Home-town tax donation slot (furusato nozei), half marathon only: donation of 45,000 yen (includes bib mailing service and park & ride). Two categories, 200 places each — Gifu Prefecture (only for那些人…. Tour operator package: 通常エントリー宿泊付きプラン・観光付きプラン: entry period 2026-11-06 10:00 to 2027-01-17 23:59; fee 11,000 yen plus separate accommodation/travel costs. Other: 通常エントリー海外: entry period 2026-11-06 10:00 JST to 2027-02-28 23:59 JST; fee 11,000 yen.

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