Nagoya
The world's biggest women's marathon, from Vantelin Dome Nagoya. How to plan Nagoya race week.
The race
Categories, key dates, race-week weather and getting there- Marathon42.195 KM (women only)
- Race daySun, 14 Mar 2027 · 8:10 AM
Where to stay
Areas that work on race weekShinkansen, airport trains and the subway in one place, with lots of hotels.
MapThe city centre, a short subway ride to the dome.
MapLocal favourites
Grouped by what you need on race week. Tap Map to open each place in Google Maps.Run
2Running paths beside Nagoya Castle, popular with local runners.
Map ↗A long green strip through the city centre for an easy jog.
Map ↗Refuel
9Nagoya specialities: grilled eel over rice, and pork cutlet with miso sauce.
Map ↗Recover
1Hot water for tired legs. Wash before you get in, and check the tattoo policy.
Map ↗Explore
3The castle and Honmaru Palace, next to Meijo Park.
Map ↗Covered arcades for street food, vintage shops and souvenirs.
Map ↗Local crews
Groups that welcome visitors. Times change, so check each group's own channel before you go.Open to everyone. Routes around Nagoya Port, Nagoya Castle and Meijo Park.
A creative-minded crew running Meijo Park and the Shonai River.
A running-store group run, usually in Shonai Ryokuchi Park.
Good to know
The full marathon is for women only. Check the official site for the other distances on race weekend.
Cool mornings, often around 5–10°C. Bring a throwaway layer for the start.
A manaca card, or a Suica or PASMO, works on Nagoya's subway and trains.
Our stories from Nagoya
See all →Plan your days in Nagoya
Pick your dates and how hard you want to go, and we'll lay out every day: shakeout, routes, recovery, cafés and race day. ATHLO+ doesn't sell trips for this race yet, so you register with the organiser and can pick up your kit on ATHLO+.