It looks like the “18th Koshienhama Marathon” will be held at Hama-Koshien Sports Park on Sunday, February 8 next year.
Quoted from 18th Koshienhama Marathon | Nishinomiya City Website
18th Koshienhama Marathon
When is it?
Sunday, February 8, 2026
*Held rain or shine
Reception: 8:20–9:00
Opening ceremony: From 9:00
Where is it?
Hama-Koshien Sports Park
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 20-1 Edagawacho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
What are the race categories?
- 2 km Family Jogging (ages 5 and up, participation prize included)👨👩👧👦
- 2 km Running (elementary school students, awards by grade)🏃♂️
- 5 km Running (junior high school students, high school students, and adults)🔥
- 10 km Running (high school students, adults, and ages 50 and up)💪
What is the entry fee?
Elementary school students: 700 yen
Junior high school students: 1,000 yen
High school students: 2,000 yen
Adults: 3,000–3,500 yen
Family Jogging: 500 yen
How to apply
Apply via the dedicated application page
*Credit card payment only
Application deadline: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Event details are here
Running while taking in the view of Koshienhama sounds really refreshing. There’s also a jogging category that families can join, so it could be a nice way to get moving if you’ve been feeling a bit short on exercise.
