How to get into the Osaka Half Marathon 2027.

Ways in

There are 3 ways into the Osaka Half 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: Capacity 7,000 runners, recruited on a first-come, first-served basis (先着順); apply via the RUNNET running portal site.

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: Dedicated entry form for 実業団 (corporate team) and 学連 (university federation) registered athletes meeting the stated standards; a password from the secretariat is required

   Organizer's details
3. 03

   Club membership

   Places set aside for members of a club or running organization, sometimes for completing a set number of its races.

   At this race: Corporate team (実業団) and student federation registered athletes enter via a dedicated form; a password from the secretariat is required.

   Organizer's details

Qualifying times

Dedicated entry form for 実業団 (corporate team) and 学連 (university federation) registered athletes meeting the stated standards; a password from the secretariat is required

The organizer publishes 4 standards by age and gender. Check yours against your best time, and the window it must have been run in.

FAQ

What are the ways into the Osaka Half Marathon?

There are 3 ways in. First come, first served: Capacity 7,000 runners, recruited on a first-come, first-served basis (先着順); apply via the RUNNET running portal site. Qualifying time: Dedicated entry form for 実業団 (corporate team) and 学連 (university federation) registered athletes meeting the stated standards; a password from the secretariat is required. Club membership: Corporate team (実業団) and student federation registered athletes enter via a dedicated form; a password from the secretariat is required.

Can I get into the Osaka Half Marathon with a qualifying time?

Yes. The organizer publishes 4 qualifying standards by age and gender; Medal lists them all with their source.

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