Kobe,
11Jan
1.7km
Running
- Distance
- 1.7K
- Countdown
- 61 days
- Entry fee
- $6.33
15th Shiawase NEW YEAR Marathon (第15回 しあわせNEWYEARマラソン)
www.sportsentry.ne.jp
Date
11 Jan, 2027
Races
6 distances
Entry fee
$6.33 – $22.15
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Website
Official website
15th Shiawase NEW YEAR Marathon (第15回 しあわせNEWYEARマラソン)
About the event
Celebrating its 15th year, the Happy Village Marathon has become an annual New Year tradition. Initially conceived during Japan's marathon boom as a unique event where everyone—from children to seniors and individuals with disabilities—could enjoy running together, this race now thrives on community spirit and inclusivity.
Each January, participants gather in Happy Village to share their love for running while fostering connections among diverse groups of people. The organizers continually refine the experience based on participant feedback, ensuring that every runner feels welcome and supported throughout the event.
The scenic route winds through picturesque streets lined with vibrant decorations and enthusiastic spectators, creating an uplifting atmosphere as runners cross the finish line in this festive setting.
This year's edition promises to be another memorable celebration of community and athletic spirit.
Each January, participants gather in Happy Village to share their love for running while fostering connections among diverse groups of people. The organizers continually refine the experience based on participant feedback, ensuring that every runner feels welcome and supported throughout the event.
The scenic route winds through picturesque streets lined with vibrant decorations and enthusiastic spectators, creating an uplifting atmosphere as runners cross the finish line in this festive setting.
This year's edition promises to be another memorable celebration of community and athletic spirit.
Races offered
11Jan
10km
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Countdown
- 61 days
- Entry fee
- $22.15
11Jan
1500m Track Event
Running
- Distance
- 1.5K
- Countdown
- 61 days
- Entry fee
- $9.49
11Jan
3000m Track Event
Running
- Distance
- 3K
- Countdown
- 61 days
- Entry fee
- $9.49
11Jan
3km
Running
- Distance
- 3K
- Countdown
- 61 days
- Entry fee
- $22.15
11Jan
Parent-Child Pair Category (1.7km)
Running
- Distance
- 1.7K
- Countdown
- 61 days
- Entry fee
- $18.99
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for January in Kobe.
Temperature2.6° / 8.8°
Feels like-1.9° / 4.6°
Sunshine hours7h 54m
Rainfall1.3 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity70.9%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:04
Sunset17:11
About Kobe
Learn more about the host city, Kobe.
Kobe, officially Kobe City , is the capital city of Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. With a population of around 1.5 million, Kobe is Japan's seventh-largest city and the third-largest port city after Tokyo and Yokohama. It is located in the Kansai region, which makes up the southern side of the main island of Honshū, on the north shore of Osaka Bay. It is part of the Keihanshin metropolitan area along with Osaka and Kyoto. The Kobe city centre is located about 35 km (22 mi) west of Osaka and 70 km (43 mi) southwest of Kyoto.
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