Kyoto Marathon course.
The marathon course for 2027 (21 Feb 2027): rolling, 180 m of climbing, point to point.
Marathon
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- 180 m
- total ascent
- Descent
- 155 m
- total descent
- Profile
- Rolling
- Gentle ups and downs
- Layout
- Point to point
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- TBC
- not published
- Boston qualifier
- No
- not listed as a BQ course
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Rolling 180
The course is rolling with 180 m of total climb. Run by effort, not pace: ease on the rises and let the descents restore rhythm.
From the elevation profile
- 02
Point-to-Point
The route is point-to-point from Nishikyogoku Athletic Park to near Heian Shrine. Plan your trip to the start and a finish-line meeting spot before race morning.
From the layout
- 03
Cold Race Day
Typical race-day temperature is 4°C. Dress for a cold start and have warm, dry layers waiting near the Heian Shrine finish.
From the temperature
- 04
Landmark Route
You pass Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji, the Katsura and Kamo rivers, Arashiyama, Sagano and Kyoto Gyoen. Use wide city streets to lock into pace before scenic sections.
From the description
- 05
Heritage Distractions
UNESCO World Heritage sites line much of the route, so expect visual distractions. Keep your own rhythm rather than getting caught up in the scenery.
From the description
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.