Niigata City Marathon

Niigata, Japan · October 10, 2027
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Niigata City Marathon race day weather

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62°at start
70° high
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Warming trend, light winds

Runners will face a temperature rise from 62°F to 70°F during the race, with humidity at 67% and a dew point of 56°F. Light winds from the WSW may not significantly impact performance. As conditions warm, it's advisable for runners to start conservatively and stay hydrated throughout.

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About the Niigata City Marathon

The Niigata City Marathon is held each October in Niigata, Japan, starting at Denka Big Swan Stadium and finishing at Niigata City Athletic Stadium. The World Athletics-certified course follows the Shinano River, crosses the Bandai Bridge, and runs along the Sea of Japan coast past Aoyama Beach. Ohashi Shusei won the men's race four consecutive years from 2022 through 2025, setting a course record of 2:17:29 in 2025. The race is a Boston Marathon qualifier.

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Sunday, October 10
8:30 AMFun Run (6.6 mi)
9:00 AMUniversal Run (1.2 mi)
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When is the 2027 Niigata City Marathon?

The 2027 Niigata City Marathon will be held on Sunday October 10, 2027.

Is the Niigata City Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Niigata City Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Niigata City Marathon?

The time limit for the Niigata City Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Niigata City Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 69°F and a low of 55°F with a 19% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best marathon race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Niigata City Marathon?

Over the 5 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2022 to 2026), it averaged 62°F at the start and 71°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 1 of those years (2025).

What was the hottest Niigata City Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2026 was the warmest, reaching 73°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2022, at 57°F.

What was the windiest Niigata City Marathon?

Of the 5 years on record, 2025 was the windiest, with wind averaging 9 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2024, at 5 mph.

Niigata City Marathon weather history

Based on 5 years of data
Avg Temp
67°F
L:62° H:71°
RunScore
5
Conditions
Rain Freq
20%
1 of 5 yrs
Wind7mph
Dew57°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults

2026 Niigata City Marathon

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2026
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64°/73°-
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2025 Niigata City Marathon

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2025
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66°/73°Light
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2024 Niigata City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2024
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63°/72°-
5

2023 Niigata City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain.

2023
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60°/70°-
6

2022 Niigata City Marathon

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2022
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57°/67°-
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