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Matsudo Nanakusa Marathon

Name: Matsudo Nanakusa Marathon
Start: 2026-01-11
End: 2026-01-11
Location: Matsudo

Matsudo, Ibaraki, Japan

calendar_today 11 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Begin your running year with a cherished tradition at the Matsudo City Nanakusa Marathon, a historic event that embodies the spirit of the new year. While the specific 2026 date is to be confirmed, this 68th edition race is renowned for its challenging, rolling course that tests your limits amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the local community. The event is celebrated for its unique cultural touch, where finishers are rewarded with a warm, comforting bowl of "Nanakusa-gayu" (Seven Herb Rice Porridge), a traditional Japanese New Year's dish. With special guest runners and a festive atmosphere featuring food trucks and local vendors, it's more than just a race—it's a holistic community celebration. Lace up for a meaningful and invigorating "first run" of the year that combines athletic challenge with deep-rooted local customs in Matsudo City.

Races Offered

10km

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

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10:00

5km

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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10:08

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Matsudo.

thermostat Temperature

0.3° / 10.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

-4.4° / 5.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 48m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

11.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

61.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:47

nightlight Sunset

16:49

About Matsudo

Learn more about the host city, Matsudo.

Matsudo is located east of Tokyo, in the northwestern part of Chiba prefecture. It has about 400,000 inhabitants.

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Matsudo Nanakusa Marathon

About the Event

Races Offered

10km

5km

Weather History

About Matsudo

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