Sport · Chugoku
Hofu Yomiuri Marathon 2026
防府読売マラソン
A city road race in Hofu, Yamaguchi Prefecture. One of Japan's oldest elite marathon races, first held in 1970, and a selection race for Japanese championship teams.
Confirmed dates
- Dates
- Sun 06 Dec 2026
- Date status
- Dates published by the organiser or an official tourism source
- Venue
- City course, Hofu
- City
- Hofu
- Prefecture
- Yamaguchi
- Region
- Chugoku
- Category
- Sport
- Checked
- Sun 25 Oct 2026 against the official source
About this event
One of Japan's oldest elite marathon races, first held in 1970, and a selection race for Japanese championship teams. 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://hofu-yomiuri.jp/. Dates checked Sun 25 Oct 2026.