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National Treasure Matsue Castle Marathon

Name: National Treasure Matsue Castle Marathon
Start: 2025-12-07
End: 2025-12-07
Location: Matsue

Matsue, Shimane, Japan

calendar_today 07 Dec, 2025

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About the Event

Run through history in the "City of Water" at the Matsue Castle Marathon 2025. Join 4,800 runners as you race through the stunning streets of Matsue, with the iconic National Treasure, Matsue Castle, as your majestic backdrop. This celebrated event, a member of the "Castle Marathon" series, offers a beautifully scenic course that blends cultural heritage with athletic challenge. Experience the warm hospitality of Shimane Prefecture in a race that promises not just a personal best, but a journey through one of Japan's most picturesque and historic landscapes.

Races Offered

Full Marathon

Dec 07, 2025

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Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Running

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08:30

Fun Run

Dec 07, 2025

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Distance — 4.5K

terrain

Type — Running

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08:43

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Matsue.

thermostat Temperature

5.0° / 10.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.3° / 6.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 32m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.4 cm

air Avg wind speed

15.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:08

nightlight Sunset

16:57

About Matsue

Learn more about the host city, Matsue.

Matsue (松江) is an old castle town at the heart of Izumo Province, and with a population of approximately 207,000 is its largest city.

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