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Kobe Marathon
Kobe · Nov 15, 2026
A cosmopolitan port city marathon with mountains and sea. The November course passes Kobe's rebuilt waterfront, the bustling Nankinmachi Chinatown, and offers distant views of the Rokko Mountains that cradle this elegant city famous for its world-class beef.
Date
Nov 15, 2026
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~130m elevation gain
Field Size
20,000 runners
Course
Starting from Kobe City Hall, past Meriken Park, Harborland, Nankinmachi Chinatown, and Arima Onsen road, finishing at the stadium
Tips
- •November temps around 12-20°C, mild and pleasant — perfect racing weather
- •The course has some hills near the halfway point — pace conservatively
- •Pre-race visits: Meriken Park, Nankinmachi, Arima Onsen, Kobe Beef restaurants
- •Kobe beef is the ultimate post-race splurge — book a steakhouse in advance
Port CityKobe BeefNankinmachiMountains & Sea