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Osaka Marathon
Osaka · Feb 22, 2026
Japan's second-largest marathon in the nation's kitchen. The November course passes the magnificent Osaka Castle, vibrant Dotonbori district, and historic Shitennoji Temple, embodying the city's reputation as Japan's most outgoing and food-loving metropolis.
Date
Feb 22, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~110m elevation gain
Field Size
32,000 runners
Course
Starting from Osaka Castle Park, past Dotonbori, Shitennoji Temple, Tsutenkaku Tower, and Expo Park, finishing at the stadium
Tips
- •November temps around 10-18°C, mild autumn — great running weather
- •The course is relatively flat with some gentle inclines near the castle
- •Pre-race visits: Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Universal Studios, Kuromon Market
- •Osaka is Japan's food capital: takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, and doteyaki are musts
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