Organizers
Osaka Prefectural government
Osaka Municipal government
Osaka Association of All Athletics
Co-organizers
The Yomiuri Shimbun
The Mainichi Newspapers Co.,Ltd
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
Japan Association of Athletics Federations
Race Date and Starting Time
Monday February 24 : substitute holiday
at 9:15a.m.
The Course
Osaka Marathon Course (JAAF/WA/AIMS certified)
Start in front of Osaka Prefectural Government Building - Finish in Osaka Castle Park 42.195km
In addition to the full-length marathon, records for 20km, half marathon, 25km and 30km for eligible finishers are also recognized.
Qualifications for Entry
- The athlete must fulfill the following conditions I & II to submit an entry.
For those who wish to send an entry form from oversea, please also refer to the section "Entry Application From Oversea".
- The athlete must be 19 years old and /or older on the race day.
- Those who have set any of the following official records in certified races held anywhere after December 1, 2021 and before the application deadline.
- The athletes in both men’s and women’s fields recommended by organizers.
- The athletes from home and abroad in both men’s and women’s fields invited by organizers.
| Men’s Marathon | 2:28:00 |
| Men’s Half marathon | 1:08:30 |
| Men’s 30k | 1:40:00 |
| Men’s 20k | 1:04:00 |
| Men’s 10000m | 31:00 |
| Women’s Marathon | 3:00:00 |
| Women’s Half marathon | 1:20:00 |
| Women’s 30k | 2:02:00 |
| Women’s 20k | 1:16:00 |
| Women’s 10000m | 35:00 |
Race Rules
The race will abide by the rules and regulations of the World Athletics (WA), 2024 JAAF as well as Osaka Marathon. The race is a Gold Label Race recognized by WA, and the WA Road Race Label Regulations also apply.
Participation Capacity(Elite Category)
Approx. 300 athletes in total from men’s and women’s fields.
The capacity is subject to change.
Entry Fee
17,000JPY (Part of the entry fee goes to the charity.)
*Osaka Marathon from its very first race has continued conducting a unique charity program.All participated athletes contribute the charity.
Entry Application From Oversea
For those who are not registered with the JAAF and wish to place application from oversea, please let us notified by e-mail at your earliest convenience. The registration procedure for non-JAAF-registered athletes differs from standard application process and thus requires individual handling.
Please fill out the entry form found on our website. With the approval of your affiliated federation (official’s signature is mandatory), submit the completed form to the following address no later than 31 December, 2024.
[email protected]
Please include "Osaka Marathon 2025" into the title of your mail when you send us your enquiries and/or entry form.
Please note that all registration enquiries regarding the 2025 marathon must be made no later than 31 December, 2024. No applications or enquiries will be accepted after this date.
Accommodations
Information on accommodations will be provided individually to those in need.
Athlete's Village
Registration
Sunday February 23, 2025 2:00p.m.-6:00p.m.
At Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka
Only the race participants themselves can sign in.
Dropping in Self-Prepared Aid Drink
Monday February 24, 2025 6:00a.m.-6:30a.m.
At Hotel Monterey La Soeur Osaka
Monday February 24, 2025 6:30a.m.-7:00a.m.
In the starting point area (Near Osaka Prefectural Government Building)
Privacy Policy
Osaka Marathon Committee understands the importance of protecting personal information and the organizing committee will comply with all applicable laws and regulations concerning privacy protection in handling athletes’ information.
http://www.osaka-marathon.com/2025/policy
Doping Control
Doping tests will be carried out under the WADA and the JADA anti-doping rules and regulations.
Additionally, if you are under medical treatment with Non-approved and/or prohibited substances and/or methods listed in the World Anti-Doping Code International Standard Prohibited List, submittal of completed TUE application form is required.
Note
The Osaka marathon will only provide the temporary first-aid treatment for injuries caused in the event and poor health conditions experienced during the race.
Except in the case of gross negligence by the organizer, compensation will be within the range of the engaged accident insurance (solatium payment).
The result of Osaka Marathon 2025 will be promptly sent to WA after it is concluded and utilized in World Athletics Rankings.
Contact
Osaka Marathon 2025 (elite category)
(Osaka Marathon and Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon were combined in 2022.)
The Mainichi Newspapers Osaka Office
3-4-5, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-8251, Japan
E-mail: [email protected] / [email protected]