• The Tohoku Food Marathon in Tome City is growing in popularity. It currently sees hundreds of participants every year, including many from overseas. Several races are hosted, including the only full marathon in the prefecture. Servings of local delicacies are available to racers at checkpoints throughout the course.

    Runners and spectators alike can enjoy tasting regional delicacies and around one hundred varieties of sake, as several food-related events are held in conjunction with the race: the Tome Food Festival, Tohoku Sake Festival, Tohoku Food Night, etc.

    Inspired by France's Marathon du Medoc, the event also encourages runners to wear themed costumes. It's not uncommon to see participants dressed as popular characters like Mario or Sailor Moon. Families can also participate in a parent-child event and relay event.

    Half Marathon

    [Time Limitation] 3 hours 30 minute
    [Fee] ¥8,250
    [Maximum Number of Participants] 3,000
    [Requirement] High school age or older, in good health, and capable of completing the race.

    0.5km Oyako Run (Parent & Child Pair Run)

    [Time Limitation] 30 minute
    [Fee] ¥1,100
    [Maximum Number of Participants] 150 pairs (300 people)
    [Requirement] 1 parent and 1 child each (child must be under elementary school age)
    Registration Period: 12:00, December 22, 2023, to 23:59, March 24, 2024
    Registration Method: Only available through the website.
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    Last Update
    February 22, 2019

    Area Northern Miyagi

Details

MAIN LOCATION

Naganuma Futopia Park

ADDRESS

Amagata 161-84 Hasamachokitakata, Tome, Miyagi-ken 987-0513

ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT

By event shuttle bus: 30-min. from Kurikoma-Kogen Station (Tohoku Shinkansen Line)

EVENT PARKING

Yes (500 yen; must apply in advance)

ADMISSION

Free to watch; entry fees vary by event

LANGUAGES

English

OFFICIAL URL

http://tohokumarathon.com/en/

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