The 2026 Iwate Morioka City Marathon has concluded.

Iwate Morioka City Marathon

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Morioka, Japan · October 4, 2026
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Cool conditions, easy pacing

Runners will face a temperature range from 48°F to 63°F, with a steady rise as the race progresses. Wind will be light at 5 mph, not impacting performance. With humidity at 64%, athletes should monitor hydration closely and consider pacing conservatively, especially as temperatures increase.

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Race Info

The Iwate Morioka City Marathon is an annual marathon in Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, first run in 2019. The course starts and finishes at Kitagin Ball Park, passing Morioka Castle Ruins Park and following the Kitakami and Nakatsu rivers with views of Mount Iwate. Finishers receive a medal made of Nanbu ironware, a local metal craft associated with the region. The race is held on a Sunday in early October and pairs the full marathon with a 12.1-kilometer fun run and a 1.3-kilometer pair run.

Race weekend

Sunday, October 4
9:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
9:30 AMFun Run (7.5 mi)
9:45 AMPair Run (0.8 mi)
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FAQ

When is the 2026 Iwate Morioka City Marathon?

The 2026 Iwate Morioka City Marathon will be held on Sunday October 4, 2026.

Is the Iwate Morioka City Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Iwate Morioka City Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Iwate Morioka City Marathon?

The time limit for the Iwate Morioka City Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Iwate Morioka City Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 63°F and a low of 48°F with a 100% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
58°F
L:54° H:61°
RunScore
8
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Rain Freq
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0 of 5 yrs
Wind6mph
Dew48°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
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56°/59°-
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2024
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55°/67°-
6
2023
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48°/54°-
10
2022
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53°/62°-
7
2019
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58°/61°-
8