Hofu Yomiuri Marathon

Hofu, Japan · December 6, 2026

48°·49° high·Breezy·Dry

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48°at start

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Cool start — fast day potential, moderate wind

A cool 48°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Moderate winds around 12mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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Distance: 26.2mi

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The Hofu Yomiuri Marathon is an annual marathon held in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, first run in 1970. It carries a World Athletics Elite Label and is a men's G1 race in Japan's Marathon Grand Championship series. The course starts on the road in front of Daikyo Nishikawa Square Salt Arena Hofu, turns around near Tajima to the west, and finishes on the track at Daikyo Nishikawa Square Athletics Field. Yuki Kawauchi ran his 100th career marathon at Hofu in 2019.

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Hofu Yomiuri Marathon?

The 2026 Hofu Yomiuri Marathon will be held on Sunday December 6, 2026.

Is the Hofu Yomiuri Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Hofu Yomiuri Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Hofu Yomiuri Marathon?

The time limit for the Hofu Yomiuri Marathon is 4 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Hofu Yomiuri Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 52°F and a low of 47°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 6 years of data

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54°F

L:53° H:56°

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Dew37°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Hofu Yomiuri Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	57°/61°	-	48°
2024 Hofu Yomiuri Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	58°/59°	-	45°
2023 Hofu Yomiuri Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	54°/57°	-	35°
2022 Hofu Yomiuri Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	56°/57°	-	39°
2021 Hofu Yomiuri Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2021	47°/50°	-	29°
2020 Hofu Yomiuri Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2020	47°/50°	-	24°

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