Sport · Kansai
World Heritage Himeji Castle Marathon 2027
世界遺産姫路城マラソン
A city road race in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture. The finish lines up in front of the World Heritage Himeji Castle keep, one of the most photographed marathon finishes in Japan.
Confirmed dates
- Dates
- Sun 28 Feb 2027
- Date status
- Dates published by the organiser or an official tourism source
- Venue
- City course finishing in front of Himeji Castle, Himeji
- City
- Himeji
- Prefecture
- Hyogo
- Region
- Kansai
- Category
- Sport
- Checked
- Sun 25 Oct 2026 against the official source
About this event
The finish lines up in front of the World Heritage Himeji Castle keep, one of the most photographed marathon finishes in Japan. The date and details follow the race organiser and the AIMS directory of member races, which lists the official race site for each event. Entry is by the organiser's system, usually by lottery or first come first served, and roadside spectating is free.
Booking
Booked around the event: hotels, passes, transfers and eSIM. Booking options for this event are being checked and will be added here.
Official source: https://aims-worldrunning.org/directory.html?brid=YWdncwGLcPZ35ZuCFUtWnwDEW87C#THA. Dates checked Sun 25 Oct 2026.