Osaka,
19Dec
10km Category: Middle School Age and Above [Early Bird]
Running
- Distance
- 10km Category: Middle School Age and Above Early Bird
- Countdown
- 54 days
- Entry fee
- $27.85
42nd Nara Park Half Marathon (第42回 長居公園ハーフマラソン)
www.sportsentry.ne.jp
Date
19 Dec, 2026
Races
6 distances
Entry fee
$20.26 – $44.94
Runner rating
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Website
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42nd Nara Park Half Marathon (第42回 長居公園ハーフマラソン)
About the event
Immerse yourself in the magic of running at this unique marathon, where every runner's ideal race becomes reality. The event features an array of categories and ten dedicated pace groups for the half-marathon division to help you chase your best times. You'll be cheered on by enthusiastic MCs and staff throughout the course, ensuring a supportive atmosphere from start to finish. High-precision chip timing, well-equipped hydration stations, and complimentary changing facilities add convenience and comfort for all participants. Join us on December 19, 2026, for an unforgettable running experience that celebrates every runner's journey.
Enjoy the vibrant energy and dedicated support as you navigate through scenic routes designed to challenge and delight runners of all levels. This special day is crafted to make your marathon adventure truly memorable.
Enjoy the vibrant energy and dedicated support as you navigate through scenic routes designed to challenge and delight runners of all levels. This special day is crafted to make your marathon adventure truly memorable.
Races offered
19Dec
10km Category: Middle School Age and Above [Standard]
Running
- Distance
- 10km Category: Middle School Age and Above Standard
- Countdown
- 54 days
- Entry fee
- $34.18
19Dec
5km Category: Elementary School Age and Above [Early Bird Discount]
Running
- Distance
- 5km Category: Elementary School Age and Above Early Bird Discount
- Countdown
- 54 days
- Entry fee
- $20.26
19Dec
5km Category: Elementary School Age and Above [Standard]
Running
- Distance
- 5km Category: Elementary School Age and Above Standard
- Countdown
- 54 days
- Entry fee
- $25.95
19Dec
Half Marathon: High School Age and Above [Early Bird]
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Countdown
- 54 days
- Entry fee
- $37.35
19Dec
Half Marathon: High School Age and Above [Standard]
Running
- Distance
- 21.1K
- Countdown
- 54 days
- Entry fee
- $44.94
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for December in Osaka.
Temperature3.5° / 12.1°
Feels like0.3° / 8.7°
Sunshine hours8h 4m
Rainfall1.1 mm
Snowfall—
Wind9.0 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity73.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:56
Sunset16:49
About Osaka
Learn more about the host city, Osaka.
Osaka is a designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the second biggest prefectural city, third-most populous city proper in Japan, following the special wards of Tokyo and Yokohama. With an estimated population of 2.8 million as of October 1, 2025 and a population density of about 12,505 people per square kilometer, it is the largest component of the Keihanshin metropolitan area, the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan and the 10th-largest urban area in the world with more than 19 million inhabitants.
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