Shizuoka Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, steady wind
Runners will face a consistent temperature of 52°F at the start, rising slightly to 53°F by finish. Winds will be strong at 20 mph from the W, creating a headwind throughout the race. With humidity at 65%, maintaining hydration is crucial, and runners should consider adjusting their pace to manage the cool and breezy conditions.
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Race Info
The Shizuoka Marathon starts at Shizuoka City Hall and finishes at the east exit of JR Shimizu Station, crossing a mostly flat, Japan Association of Athletics Federations-certified course past Sengen Shrine, Sunpu Castle Park and the Abe River before reaching the coast at Suruga Bay. The men's course record is 2:11:40, set in 2017; the women's record is 2:38:24, set in 2015. It is a Boston Marathon qualifier and counts toward the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group Ranking. The race is held in early March and includes a companion Fun Run alongside shorter wheelchair and parent-child events.
