Kobe Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild finish
Runners will face temperatures starting at 56°F and peaking at 61°F, making for a comfortable race. Humidity sits at 73%, so pacing adjustments may be necessary for those sensitive to heat. With light winds from the SE, runners can maintain their strategies without worrying about wind resistance. A light throwaway layer is recommended for the pre-race wait.
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Race Info
The Kobe Marathon is held each November in Kobe, Japan, starting in front of Kobe City Hall and finishing at Kobe Harborland after a turnaround near Okura Coast in Akashi City. The World Athletics Road Race Label course has only about 10 meters of elevation change along the Seto Inland Sea. Geofrey Kusuro of Uganda set the men's course record of 2:08:46 in 2019, and Haruka Yamaguchi holds the women's record of 2:27:39 from the same year. The race is a Boston Marathon qualifier.
