Hofu Yomiuri Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild conditions ahead
Runners will face a steady temperature from 47°F at the start, rising slightly to 49°F. Winds will be light at 12 mph from the NW, presenting a mild challenge. With humidity around 60%, pacing should remain consistent, and hydration should be prioritized throughout the race.
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Race Info
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.
