Aflac Kita-Kanto Family Present's Water Margin Vagabond Marathon, 1st Running Festival at Chiba Lake (Aflac 北関東ファミリー Presents 水戸黄門漫遊マラソン 第1回 Runningフェスティバル in 千波湖)

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Aflac Kita-Kanto Family Present's Water Margin Vagabond Marathon, 1st Running Festival at Chiba Lake (Aflac 北関東ファミリー Presents 水戸黄門漫遊マラソン 第1回 Runningフェスティバル in 千波湖) runnet.jp
Date 11 Feb, 2027
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Aflac Kita-Kanto Family Present's Water Margin Vagabond Marathon, 1st Running Festival at Chiba Lake (Aflac 北関東ファミリー Presents 水戸黄門漫遊マラソン 第1回 Runningフェスティバル in 千波湖)

About the event

Experience the rebirth of the Mito Chihaba Lake Road Race on February 11, 2027. This vibrant race features four categories: elementary school students run 1.5km, middle schoolers cover 3km, and high school as well as general participants compete in a challenging 5km course along the scenic shores of Chihaba Lake. All runners receive timing tags attached to their bibs for precise record-keeping, with top three finishers in each category receiving special recognition.
The event coincides with the opening day of Mito's Plum Festival, offering an enchanting backdrop of blooming plum blossoms and historic sites like Kairakuen Garden, a must-visit location after crossing the finish line. Entry fees are as follows: elementary school students 1000 yen (plus 240 yen registration fee), middle school students 1000 yen (plus 240 yen registration fee), high school and general participants 3000 yen (plus 240 yen registration fee).

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Weather history

3-year monthly averages for February in Mito.

Temperature0.1° / 10.6°
Feels like-4.3° / 6.1°
Sunshine hours8h 10m
Rainfall1.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.5 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity62.0%
Max UV indexModerate (3.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:25
Sunset17:17

About Mito

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Mito is the capital city of Ibaraki Prefecture, in the northern Kantō region of Japan. As of 1 January 2024, the city had an estimated population of 268,036 in 126,055 households and a population density of 1,233 persons per km2. The percentage of the population aged over 65 was 27.1%. The total area of the city is 217.32 square kilometres (83.91 sq mi).

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