Osaka Marathon 2027

How to Enter: General Runners

Entry Category

General Runner (Individual) (Domestic / Overseas)

Open to both JAAF registered athletes (registered for FY2026) and runners who are not registered with JAAF.

General Runner (Groups of 2 to 7) (Domestic / Overseas)

Open only to runners who are not registered with JAAF.
Capacity

28,420 runners in total for ① and ②

How to Apply

Domestic: Applications accepted online through RUNNET ( https://runnet.jp/cgi-bin/?id=393494 ).

Overseas: Applications accepted online through JTB Sports Station ( https://jtbsports.jp/en/detail/nays3 ).

Applications Open

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

Applications Close

Friday, August 28, 2026, 5:00 PM

Selection of Participants Selection Method

If the number of applications exceeds capacity, entrants will be selected by a draw, and the results will be notified by e-mail on Monday, September 28. (Additional successful applicants may be notified depending on the circumstances.)

The entry will be confirmed once payment has been completed by the deadline stated in the notification e-mail.
Entry Fee, etc. Payment Method

Immediate payment by credit card or similar, or payment at a convenience store

Entry Fee

① Domestic: 16,000 JPY / Overseas: 145 USD

② Domestic: 16,500 JPY / Overseas: 150 USD (per participant)

Charity Donation

Each participant is asked to make a charity donation of at least two units (Domestic: 500 JPY per unit / Overseas: 5 USD per unit). Please note that payments are non-refundable once made.

Administrative Fee

Domestic: 6% of the total payment amount

Overseas: 11% of the total payment amount

Notes

Regarding ② General Runner (Groups of 2 to 7):

  • JAAF registered athletes may not apply under this category.
  • All members of the same group will start from the same block as the runner in the group with the slowest personal best time and predicted finish time entered at the time of application.
  • The group representative shall pay the application, entry fee and other charges.