How to Enter: Elite Runners

Osaka Marathon 2027 will be held as an event of the MGC Series 2026–27 (Men’s G1 / Women’s G2).

Entry

Separate from general entry for this race, information will be provided around October 2026, and entries are scheduled to be accepted from around December 2026 to January 2027.

Eligibility
(1) Athletes who meet both of the following requirements:

① Registered athletes of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations for FY2026 who are at least 19 years old on race day.

② Athletes who have achieved the following officially recognized time in an officially recognized competition in Japan or overseas between December 1, 2024 and the entry deadline.

Men

Marathon
2:26:30 or faster
Half Marathon
1:07:00 or faster
30km
1:38:30 or faster
10000m
0:30:00 or faster

Women

Marathon
3:00:00 or faster
Half Marathon
1:20:00 or faster
30km
2:02:00 or faster
10000m
0:35:00 or faster

(2) Male and female athletes recommended by the organizer

(3) Invited male and female athletes from Japan and overseas

Field Size

Approximately 300 athletes in total

Standards may be set as necessary for race operations.