Nara Marathon

Nara, Japan · December 13, 2026·
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Nara Marathon race day weather

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Cool conditions, light breeze

Runners will face temperatures ranging from 40°F at the start to 49°F by the finish, with an average humidity of 66%. A light headwind of 8 mph will be present, with gusts up to 26 mph. Runners should consider starting conservatively and staying hydrated, especially with a light chance of rain.

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About the Nara Marathon

The Nara Marathon is a JAAF-certified marathon in Nara, Japan, held on a Sunday in December. It starts and finishes at Rohto Nara Konoike Park, runs through the old capital past sites such as the Heijo Palace grounds, and turns around in neighbouring Tenri before returning to Konoike Athletics Stadium. The marathon is a Wanda Age Group World Rankings event and has 11,750 places, with a six-hour limit and eight checkpoints.

Race weekend

Saturday, December 12
2:00 PMMini Nara Marathon (2.5 mi)
Sunday, December 13
9:00 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)
9:00 AMPair Relay Marathon (26.2 mi)
9:30 AMWorld Heritage 10K (6.2 mi)
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Nara Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Nara Marathon?

The 2026 Nara Marathon will be held on Sunday December 13, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Nara Marathon?

The time limit for the Nara Marathon is 6 hours.

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

The forecast calls for a high of 49°F and a low of 35°F with a 9% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Nara Marathon?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2021 to 2025), it averaged 49°F at the start and 58°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2025).

What was the hottest Nara Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2023 was the warmest, reaching 65°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2024, at 44°F.

What was the windiest Nara Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2025 was the windiest, with wind averaging 16 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 2 mph.

Nara Marathon weather history

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
54°F
L:49° H:58°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
20%
1 of 5 yrs
Wind7mph
Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
rain
51°/55°Light
10
2024
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44°/50°-
10
2023
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50°/65°-
7
2022
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50°/59°-
9
2021
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50°/61°-
8