Kobe Marathon

Kobe, Japan · November 15, 2026

58°·65° high·Light·Dry

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58°at start

65° high

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Mild 58°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing.

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Race Info

The Kobe Marathon is held each November in Kobe, Japan, starting in front of Kobe City Hall and finishing at Kobe Harborland after a turnaround near Okura Coast in Akashi City. The World Athletics Road Race Label course has only about 10 meters of elevation change along the Seto Inland Sea. Geofrey Kusuro of Uganda set the men's course record of 2:08:46 in 2019, and Haruka Yamaguchi holds the women's record of 2:27:39 from the same year. The race is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

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FAQ

When is the 2026 Kobe Marathon?

The 2026 Kobe Marathon will be held on Sunday November 15, 2026.

Is the Kobe Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Kobe Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Kobe Marathon?

The time limit for the Kobe Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Kobe Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 65°F and a low of 51°F with a 8% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

Historical Weather

Based on 13 years of data

Avg Temp

62°F

L:58° H:65°

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Rain Freq

15%

2 of 13 yrs

Wind9mph

Dew46°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2025 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2025	57°/65°	-	44°
2024 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	67°/71°	-	62°
2023 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	55°/59°	-	40°
2022 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	59°/65°	Light	49°
2019 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	60°/65°	-	47°
2018 Kobe Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon. 2018	57°/65°	-	44°
2017 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2017	49°/54°	-	31°
2016 Kobe Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2016	64°/70°	-	62°
2015 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2015	66°/70°	Light	58°
2014 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2014	57°/67°	-	45°
2013 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2013	55°/65°	-	47°
2012 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2012	49°/58°	-	29°
2011 Kobe Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2011	61°/67°	-	43°

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