Kamogawa Ecomarathon in January 2027
- Next eventย :ย Mon, January 11, 2027Date confirmed
- Last eventย :ย Sat, March 21, 2026
The event in a few words
The Kamogawa Ecomarathon invites you to start the year by the water, on the banks of the Kamo River, in January ๐. Here, the month means fresh air and often clear skies.
Located in Kyoto, Japan ๐ฏ๐ต, the event offers 3 races accessible to beginners as well as to experienced runners who are there to chase the clock โฑ๏ธ. The course is flat ๐โโ๏ธ. You will run along the banks of the Kamo River, in the Fushimi ward, south of Kyoto. You can choose between a half marathon, a 10 km and a parent-child race of 5 km ๐จโ๐ง, open to children under 15. With the races limited to 300 participants in total, you won't risk being trampled when the starting signal is given ๐.
With around fifteen races per year since 2009, particularly in the prefectures of Saitama, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Kumamoto (but mainly in Tokyo ๐ธ), the Ecomarathon positions itself as an organization that is mindful of the environment ๐ณ and committed to various causes ๐๏ธ. Part of the proceeds is donated to charitable organizations: Second Harvest Japan, a food bank, and Refugees International Japan, which supports refugees ๐.
Kyoto is often seen as the cultural and spiritual heart of Japan ๐. This former capital is now famous for its many Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, traditional gardens, imperial palaces and well-preserved wooden houses. You may even get to attend the famous tea ceremony ๐ต.
For a traditional visit, the Fushimi Inari shrine, located in the same ward as the start, lines up thousands of red gates! โฉ๏ธ After the effort, the onsen open their baths to tired legs, very popular among locals! ๐โโ๏ธ
So, ready to run by the water? See you on the banks of the Kamo! ๐
4 reasons to join this race
A distance for every taste
Half MarathonTOP
10โkm
5โkm
Kids
- Monday, January 11, 2027
- 21.0975โkm
10โkm : Road Running 10โkm
Road Running- Monday, January 11, 2027
- 10โkm
5 km Parent-Child
Road Running- Monday, January 11, 2027
- 5โkm
A 5 km parent-child race is organized for children under 15, accompanied by an adult. It is not timed: it is run at the pace of the youngest, for fun and for the finish-line photo ๐ง. Registration is separate from the half marathon and the 10 km.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Bib pick-up will take place on race day, starting at 9:30 am.
The races will start at 11 am at 135 Takeda Aoike-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, on Monday, January 11, 2027. A course briefing is mandatory 30 minutes before the start: if you go off course, your official time cannot be recorded.
For the half marathon and the 10 km: high school students and older. For the 5 km: under 15 years old with an adult. Participants under 18 must have a parent's consent. The rules do not mention a medical certificate, but they require participants to be in good health and to refrain from running if they feel unwell on race day.
Half marathon: the time limit is 3 hours
10 km: the time limit is 1 hour 30 minutes
Two water stations will be available at the start and at the finish, served in paper cups. An additional water point may be set up if temperatures rise. The organizer recommends bringing your own bottle or cup.
A baggage drop area (blue tarp) is provided on site, but you remain responsible for your valuables and your waste. Bring a 45 L trash bag to protect your belongings in case of rain. Toilets will be available at the Toba Rikyu Ruins Park. No changing rooms are mentioned by the organizer.
You will need to get off at Takeda Station (Kintetsu Kyoto Line), then walk about 1.5 km (25 minutes according to the organizer) toward Fushimi Chikara-no-yu, then follow the river. There is no parking: the organizer recommends using public transport.
If you have any other questions, you can contact the organizers at the following email address: ecomarathon@runningintokyo.com
You can check the race rules here
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