Nagoya Women's Marathon

Nagoya Women's Marathon Countdown

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Days

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Hrs

12

Min

22

Sec

Next Race

March 7, 2027

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The Nagoya Women's Marathon is the largest women's-only marathon in the world, drawing over 20,000 female runners to the streets of Nagoya every March. Starting and finishing at the Vantelin Dome Nagoya, the wide, flat course passes Nagoya Castle and the Nagoya TV Tower before returning for an emotional finish inside the dome to the strains of "Dancing Queen." Every finisher receives a Tiffany & Co. pendant — a tradition that has made this race a bucket-list event for women runners worldwide.

WA Platinum Label

Est.

1980

Distance

42.195km / 26.2mi

Course

Loop

Surface

Road

Elev. Gain

30m

Elev. Loss

30m

Field Size

~22,000

When

March

Time Limit

7h

THE COURSE

Gain

+30m

Loss

-30m

MI 0

KM 0

Vantelin Dome Start

Over 20,000 women pour out of the Vantelin Dome Nagoya, creating one of the most extraordinary sights in marathon running. The sheer scale of the all-female field is awe-inspiring.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 0

KM 0

Vantelin Dome Start

Over 20,000 women pour out of the Vantelin Dome Nagoya, creating one of the most extraordinary sights in marathon running. The sheer scale of the all-female field is awe-inspiring.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 4

KM 7

Nagoya TV Tower & Sakae

The course passes through the upscale Sakae district with views of the iconic Nagoya TV Tower — one of Japan's first television broadcast towers. Shopping arcades and cafes line the wide streets.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 4

KM 7

Nagoya TV Tower & Sakae

The course passes through the upscale Sakae district with views of the iconic Nagoya TV Tower — one of Japan's first television broadcast towers. Shopping arcades and cafes line the wide streets.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 17

KM 27

Nagoya Castle Views

Between kilometers 27 and 28, runners catch stunning views of Nagoya Castle, the city's most famous landmark. The reconstructed golden shachihoko (tiger-fish) atop the castle tower gleam in the March sunlight.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 17

KM 27

Nagoya Castle Views

Between kilometers 27 and 28, runners catch stunning views of Nagoya Castle, the city's most famous landmark. The reconstructed golden shachihoko (tiger-fish) atop the castle tower gleam in the March sunlight.

ELEV: 20ft

MI 20

KM 32

Osu Kannon Temple

The course passes near the historic Osu Kannon Temple and its surrounding shopping district. The blend of ancient temple architecture and vibrant market energy gives runners a cultural boost.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 20

KM 32

Osu Kannon Temple

The course passes near the historic Osu Kannon Temple and its surrounding shopping district. The blend of ancient temple architecture and vibrant market energy gives runners a cultural boost.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Dome Finish — Dancing Queen

The emotional finish inside the Vantelin Dome as ABBA's "Dancing Queen" blares through the speakers. Every finisher receives a Tiffany & Co. pendant, making the final meters through the dome an unforgettable celebration.

ELEV: 15ft

MI 26.2

KM 42.195

Dome Finish — Dancing Queen

The emotional finish inside the Vantelin Dome as ABBA's "Dancing Queen" blares through the speakers. Every finisher receives a Tiffany & Co. pendant, making the final meters through the dome an unforgettable celebration.

ELEV: 15ft