Kumejima Marathon 2026 — Official

Welcome

The Kumejima Marathon is held annually in October on Kumejima Island (also called Kumi-no-Shima, "Isle of Beauty"), a 30-minute flight from Naha Airport in Okinawa, Japan. Running since 1989, the event is one of Japan's most beloved island marathons, known for its scenic coastal course, warm community atmosphere, and post-race Fureai Party with all-you-can-drink Okinawan awamori spirit.

Race Details

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
Venue: Kumejima Nakazato Baseball Ground (start & finish)
〒901-3107 Janado 546-1, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, Japan

Distances & Time Limits

• Full Marathon (42.195km) — 7 hours — starts 8:00
• Half Marathon (21.0975km) — 3.5 hours — starts 9:30
• 10km — 2 hours — starts 9:40
• 5km — 1.5 hours — starts 10:00
• 3km — 45 minutes — starts 8:30 (junior high school students & age 70+)

Entry Fees

• Full / Half Marathon: ¥6,000 (general) / ¥3,500 (high school)
• 10km / 5km: ¥5,000 (general) / ¥3,500 (high school)
• 3km: ¥2,000 (students) / ¥4,000 (age 70+)

Registration Period: June 1 – August 7, 2026

How to Enter (International Runners)

International runners can register through Run Japan:

Eligibility: Age 16+ for Full, Half, 10km, 5km. Parental consent required for under 18.

Getting to Kumejima

Fly into Naha Airport (OKA), Okinawa. From Naha, take a 30-minute flight on JTA or RAC to Kumejima Airport (UEO). Alternatively, take a high-speed ferry (90 min) or regular ferry (4 hours) from Naha Tomari Port to Kumejima Kaneiku Port. See the Access page for full details.

From Tokyo: approx. 4–5 hours total (fly to Naha, connect to Kumejima)
From Osaka: approx. 3–4 hours total

Contact

Kumejima Marathon Secretariat
Email: marathon@town.kumejima.okinawa.jp
Tel: +81-98-985-7106
Office hours: Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 JST (closed weekends & holidays)

Official site (Japanese): kumejima-marathon.net