For visitors looking for a chance to combine their passion for sports with their travels, there may be no better way to experience Kyoto than by lacing up your running shoes and going on a 42.195-kilometer adventure around the sights of the ancient city. After the roaring success of the 2025 Kyoto Marathon with over 16,000 runners–including nearly 2,000 international participants–zipping by the city’s historic monuments, the 2026 event will double slots for overseas runners to 4,000, allowing even more fleet-footed visitors to experience this truly one-of-a-kind course. The Kyoto Marathon offers runners a chance to experience the culture, history and […]... Keep on reading: Kyoto Marathon 2026 still accepting entries for scenic course