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Participant gift choice - Finisher towel
- Downloadable finisher certificate
Event Detail
The Ibigawa Marathon is one of Japan's most celebrated autumn road races, renowned for its stunning natural scenery, challenging rolling course, and incredible local community support. Consistently ranked among Japan's top road races, it offers an authentic, high-energy race day experience set against the vibrant backdrop of Gifu Prefecture's changing fall foliage.
Course & Experience Scenery: Crisp late-autumn air with picturesque mountain views and vibrant fall colors lining the valleys.
Atmosphere: A true community celebration where local residents line the entire route to cheer participants on with unmatched energy and hospitality.
Tradition: Features a long-standing international sister-city exchange program, welcoming runners from across Japan and around the world.
What's Included
- Choice of participant gift: event T-shirt
- Ibi rice or a local specialty. Finishers inside the time limit receive a finisher towel and downloadable certificate. Athlete bib and timing tag are mailed before race week.
Prizes
Half marathon overall: 1st-8th. Age groups: 1st-3rd for men and women. The male and female overall winners are invited to the 2027 St George Marathon in Utah.
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