Kanazawa Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm and humid, light rain possible
Runners will face temperatures starting at 67°F and rising to 71°F, with high humidity at 85%. A light wind from the NE will be minimal, but runners should prepare for occasional light rain. Adjusting pace to conserve energy and staying hydrated will be essential for maintaining performance in these conditions.
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Race Info
The Kanazawa Marathon is a marathon held each fall in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. The AIMS- and JAAF-certified course starts on Hirosaka-dori in front of the Shiinoki Cultural Complex and finishes at the Ishikawa Prefecture Seibu Ryokuchi Park Athletics Field, passing Kenrokuen Garden and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa. The race has run since 2015, timed to the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line, and caps its field at 15,000 runners with a 7-hour time limit. The course record of 2:11:36 was set by Fumihiro Maruyama in 2019.
