How to get into the Nagano Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 5 ways into the Nagano Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.

1. 01

   First come, first served

   Entry opens on a set date and closes when the field is full.

   At this race: General entry is first come, first served; closes when the 9,700-place capacity is reached.

2. 02

   Qualifying time

   Run a time under the race's standard for your age and gender within the qualifying window, then apply with proof. At popular races, meeting the time doesn't always guarantee a place.

   At this race: Quasi-elite entry: submit a record certificate (gun time) from an official full marathon held on or after 2023-10-01 with a standard time of 2:40:00 or faster (both men and women).

3. 03

   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: Charity entry: add 1,000 yen; the donation is given in full to the Japanese Red Cross Nagano Branch.

4. 04

   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: 宿泊パック（出走権付き）の申込。先着順、定員300名。定員に達したため募集終了。

5. 05

   Other

   Another route the organizer offers.

   At this race: Foreign runners (including foreign residents of Japan) enter via the ENTRY (FOREIGN RUNNERS) button on the English page.

   Organizer's details

Qualifying times

Quasi-elite entry: submit a record certificate (gun time) from an official full marathon held on or after 2023-10-01 with a standard time of 2:40:00 or faster (both men and women).

The organizer publishes 1 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.

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.

FAQ

What are the ways into the Nagano Marathon?

There are 5 ways in. First come, first served: General entry is first come, first served; closes when the 9,700-place capacity is reached. Qualifying time: Quasi-elite entry: submit a record certificate (gun time) from an official full marathon held on or after 2023-10-01 with a standard time of 2:40:00 or faster (both men and women). Charity place: Charity entry: add 1,000 yen; the donation is given in full to the Japanese Red Cross Nagano Branch. Tour operator package: 宿泊パック（出走権付き）の申込。先着順、定員300名。定員に達したため募集終了。. Other: Foreign runners (including foreign residents of Japan) enter via the ENTRY (FOREIGN RUNNERS) button on the English page.

Can I get into the Nagano Marathon with a qualifying time?

Yes. The organizer publishes 1 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

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