39th Qingdao Pacific Marathon 2025

Overview

The 39th Qingdao Pacific Marathon 2025, held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, is a premier running event organized by the International Qingdao Pacific Marathon Executive Committee at the Miyazaki Prefectural General Athletic Park and city roads in Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. Held rain or shine, the event features a Marathon (42.195km, 10,500 people), 10km (800 people), and 3km (500 people) races, with a total capacity of 11,800 participants. Open to participants from elementary school (3km) to adults (marathon excludes high schoolers), registration closed on June 23, 2025, due to reaching capacity on a first-come, first-served basis via Sports Entry (https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp). The flat course, officially recognized by JAAF, runs through tropical roads, Miyazaki Jingu Shrine, and the city center, offering views of the Pacific Ocean and Aoshima Island, praised on X for “breathtaking coastal scenery.” Supported by ~2,500 high school volunteers, the event features Mizuno original T-shirts, finisher certificates, towels, awards (including the Murayasu Kohei Cup), optional Seita bento (1,000 yen), luggage storage (700 yen), and guest appearances by athletes like Kenji Kimihara, Mari Tanigawa, and Chisato Kiyoyama. Proceeds support local community initiatives.

Why Attend

• Scenic Course: Run through Miyazaki’s tropical roads with Pacific Ocean and Aoshima Island views, lauded on X as “a runner’s paradise.”

• Inclusive Events: From a 3km race for elementary students to a JAAF-certified marathon for adults, with options for all skill levels.

• Flat and Fast: Beginner-friendly course with mild climate, ideal for personal bests, certified by JAAF.

• Unique Awards: Murayasu Kohei Cup for marathon winners, awards for top 8 (marathon) and top 3 (10km/3km), plus age-group recognition.

• Participant Perks: Mizuno T-shirts, finisher towels, certificates, optional Seita bento, and luggage storage.

• Community Support: Backed by ~2,500 high school volunteers and charity-focused, with food stalls and guest athletes.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Sunday, December 14, 2025 – Miyazaki Prefectural General Athletic Park, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture:

• Marathon (42.195km):

  • Categories: Men/Women (JAAF Registered, General; Age groups: 29 and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+).

  • Eligibility: Born before April 1, 2007 (excludes high schoolers); JAAF-registered for registered divisions.

  • Course: JAAF-certified, starts/ends at Miyazaki Prefectural Athletic Park, through city center, Miyazaki Jingu Shrine, Tropical Road, with 10 checkpoints (1.4km to 42.195km).

  • Time Limit: 6 hours 20 minutes (finish by 15:20).

  • Checkpoints:

    • 1.4km (Sports Park entrance, 09:35)

    • 10.1km (Gento intersection, 10:44)

    • 12.7km (City Hall intersection, 11:05)

    • 17.9km (Ehira five-way intersection, 11:47)

    • 20.6km (City Hall intersection, 12:08)

    • 23.1km (Gento intersection, 12:30)

    • 26.5km (Hongo ramp, 12:59)

    • 31.7km (Sports Park entrance, 13:44)

    • 37.0km (Tropical Road turnaround, 14:32)

    • 42.195km (Finish, 15:20)

  • Start: 9:00 AM.

  • Details: High-profile event; gross time for overall record, net time for age groups. 13 water stations; timing at 11 locations (start, every 5km, midpoint, finish). Awards for top 8 overall (Murayasu Kohei Cup for 1st), top 3 age groups.

• 10km Race:

  • Categories: Men/Women (High school, General; Age groups: 29 and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+).

  • Eligibility: High schoolers and up.

  • Course: Starts/ends at Miyazaki Prefectural Athletic Park, through Tropical Road.

  • Time Limit: Under 2 hours.

  • Start: 9:50 AM.

  • Details: Beginner-friendly; gross time for overall record, net time for age groups. 3 water stations; timing at start/finish. Awards for top 3 overall and age groups.

• 3km Race:

  • Categories: Men/Women (Elementary by grade, Junior high, High school, General).

  • Eligibility: Elementary schoolers and up.

  • Course: Starts/ends at Miyazaki Prefectural Athletic Park.

  • Time Limit: Under 40 minutes.

  • Start: 9:30 AM.

  • Details: Family-friendly; gross time recorded. No water stations; timing at finish. Awards for top 3 overall and age groups.

• Course Features: Flat, JAAF-certified (marathon), through tropical roads, city center, and Miyazaki Jingu Shrine, with Pacific Ocean and Aoshima Island views. Distance signs every 1km; 13 water stations (marathon), 3 (10km), bottled water at finish (all events). Public roads with traffic restrictions; marathon runners withdrawn at checkpoints or if unable to proceed. One earphone permitted; no face-covering costumes or unsafe attire; bibs on chest.

• Format: JAAF 2025 rules; timing chips for marathon, 10km, 3km. Starting blocks based on estimated times (fastest first; blank entries at back). Awards for top performers; certificates/gifts mailed later.

Eligibility

• General:

  • Healthy participants able to complete within time limits, free of heart disease or conditions.

  • Agree to JAAF/event rules, participate at own risk (first aid provided).

  • Bring health insurance card/copy.

• Specific:

  • Marathon: Born before April 1, 2007 (excludes high schoolers); JAAF-registered for registered divisions.

  • 10km: High schoolers and up.

  • 3km: Elementary schoolers and up.

• Registration: Via Sports Entry (https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp); provide age, gender, estimated time, emergency contact, email. False info, substitute runners, or multiple entries lead to disqualification, future bans, and no insurance coverage. Registration closed June 23, 2025, due to capacity.

Capacity

• Total: 11,800.

  • Marathon: 10,500.

  • 10km: 800.

  • 3km: 500.

• Note: First-come, first-served; closed June 23, 2025, due to capacity.

Features

• Awards:

  • Marathon: Top 8 overall (men/women, Murayasu Kohei Cup for 1st), top 3 age groups (29 and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+).

  • 10km: Top 3 overall (men/women), top 3 age groups (29 and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+).

  • 3km: Top 3 overall (men/women), top 3 age groups (elementary by grade, junior high, high school, general).

  • Certificates/gifts mailed post-event.

• Finisher Awards: Certificates, towels for all finishers; mailed post-event.

• Participation Prizes: Mizuno original T-shirt (XS–XL, non-changeable post-application).

• Optional Services:

  • Seita Original Bento: 1,000 yen (includes Miyazaki Chicken Nanban, tea; one per runner; voucher mailed).

  • Luggage Storage: 700 yen (70cm x 58cm bag; at Budokan/Fureai Hiroba; bag/sticker mailed).

• Services:

  • Water stations: 13 (marathon), 3 (10km), bottled water at finish (all).

  • First aid at headquarters; AED available; personal injury insurance (3M yen death/permanent disability, 3,000 yen/day hospitalization, 1,500 yen/day outpatient; excludes epidemics).

  • No pre-race changing rooms; post-race changing available (leave promptly).

  • Free shuttle buses from temporary parking; increased JR Nichinan Line/bus services.

• Guests: Kenji Kimihara, Mari Tanigawa, Chisato Kiyoyama, and others.

• Media: Photos, videos, records (name, age, gender, prefecture, times) published in media, program, and social media; organizers own rights.

• Charity: Proceeds support local initiatives (details TBD).

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Location: Miyazaki Prefectural General Athletic Park, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4z8k7s3z9k7s8z0).

• Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025 (rain or shine).

• Schedule (Tentative):

  • 7:00 AM: Venue opens, luggage storage begins.

  • 9:00 AM: Marathon start.

  • 9:30 AM: 3km start.

  • 9:50 AM: 10km start.

  • Post-race: Awards ceremonies (top 8/3); certificates/gifts mailed later.

  • 15:20 PM: Event concludes (marathon time limit).

• Duration: ~8 hours (7:00 AM–15:20 PM).

• Note: Athlete bibs, T-shirts, bento/luggage vouchers mailed late November 2025; bring bib/ID. No day-before or same-day registration. Wheelchair participants contact Miyazaki Visually Impaired Marathon Office (0985-27-9823).

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets or Sports Entry: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) for bilingual support or apply via Sports Entry (https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp). Specify event, category, estimated time, bento, and luggage needs. Registration closed June 23, 2025, due to capacity.

Rules

• Application:

  • Closed June 23, 2025; no changes, cancellations, or refunds for personal reasons.

  • False info, substitute runners, or multiple entries lead to disqualification, future bans, and no insurance/medical coverage.

  • Overpayments refunded minus processing fee; no refunds for transport/accommodation.

• Course Rules:

  • Follow JAAF 2025 and event rules; run on designated paths with traffic restrictions.

  • Time limits: Marathon (6h20m), 10km (<2h), 3km (<40m). Marathon runners withdrawn at checkpoints or if unable to proceed; return by bus/foot.

  • Wear bibs (with timing chips) on chest; one earphone permitted; no face-covering costumes or unsafe attire.

  • Water stations: 13 (marathon), 3 (10km); bottled water at finish. First aid at headquarters; AED available.

• Cancellation: For epidemics, disasters, or accidents, organizers determine partial refunds (entry fee only). No refunds for transport/accommodation.

• Liability: First aid provided; insurance covers accidents (excludes epidemics, heart disease). Organizers not liable unless grossly negligent.

• Media: Photos, videos, records (name, age, gender, prefecture, times) published in media, program, and social media; organizers own rights.

• Personal Info: Handled per Personal Information Protection Act for event operations, rankings, and future invites.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• Official Pricing (Tax Included):

  • Marathon (42.195km): 13,500 yen (Adults).

  • 10km: 8,000 yen (Adults), 5,000 yen (High school).

  • 3km: 6,000 yen (Adults), 3,500 yen (High school), 3,000 yen (Elementary/Junior high).

  • Options: Seita bento (1,000 yen), luggage storage (700 yen).

• Pricing Range:

  • Minimum: 3,000 yen (3km, elementary/junior high).

  • Maximum: 13,500 yen (Marathon).

• Note: Fees include bib, timing chip, T-shirt, insurance, and safety measures. Options (bento, luggage) non-refunded post-application.

Sales Schedule

• Registration Period: Closed June 23, 2025 (capacity reached).

• Athlete Bibs/Prizes: Mailed late November 2025.

• Same-Day Registration: Not available.

Program

• 39th Qingdao Pacific Marathon 2025:

  • Events: Marathon (42.195km), 10km, 3km.

  • Format: JAAF 2025 rules; timing chips for all events. Starting blocks by estimated time. Awards for top 8/3, Murayasu Kohei Cup (marathon 1st). Charity proceeds support local initiatives.

  • Features:

    • Awards: Top 8 (marathon), top 3 (10km/3km) overall; top 3 age groups; certificates/gifts mailed.

    • Participation Prizes: Mizuno T-shirt, finisher towel, certificate.

    • Services: Water stations, first aid, insurance, luggage storage, shuttles, guest athletes.

  • Atmosphere: Vibrant and scenic, with tropical coastal views, praised on X for “unforgettable Pacific vistas.”

Performers

• Organizer: International Qingdao Pacific Marathon Executive Committee.

• Partners: JTB Miyazaki Branch, Miyazaki Broadcasting, Miyazaki Nichi Nichi Shimbun, ~2,500 high school volunteers.

• Guests: Kenji Kimihara, Mari Tanigawa, Chisato Kiyoyama, others.

Venue Details

• Miyazaki Prefectural General Athletic Park:

  • Location: Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4z8k7s3z9k7s8z0).

  • Registration: No day-before/same-day registration; bibs mailed late November 2025.

• Date: December 14, 2025.

• Capacity: 11,800 (Marathon: 10,500; 10km: 800; 3km: 500).

• Access:

  • Train: JR Nichinan Line from Miyazaki Station to Kibana Station (~20m, then 10m walk).

  • Bus: Miyazaki Station Bus Center to Sunmarine stop (~35m, then 8m walk); increased services on December 13–14, 2025.

  • Car: ~25m from Miyazaki Station, ~10m from Miyazaki Expressway IC or Miyazaki Airport. Paid parking (300 yen standard, 600 yen large, 100 yen motorcycle); free temporary parking with shuttles. No overnight parking or car camping.

  • Shuttle Bus: Free from temporary parking; details late November 2025.

• Accommodation: Book via JTB Miyazaki Branch (https://branch.jtbbwt.com/j8798-0, 092-751-2102, June 18–September 30, 2025). Hotels include Route Inn Grantia Aoshima, ANA Holiday Inn, and others. Benefits: 500 yen Tokuto Coupon, optional Gambaro Bus (fee applies).

• Attractions: Aoshima Island, Miyazaki Jingu Shrine, Tropical Road, Pacific Ocean views.

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) for ticket assistance. Specify event, category, estimated time, bento, and luggage needs. Jasumo provides bilingual support for registration and accommodation inquiries.

• Note: Registration closed June 23, 2025. Bibs, T-shirts, bento/luggage vouchers mailed late November 2025.

Inquiries

• General/Secretariat: Aoshima Pacific Marathon Office (0985-26-6781, Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding holidays, 4-6-3 Tachibanadori Nishi, Miyazaki City).

• Visually Impaired Marathon: Miyazaki Visually Impaired Marathon Office (0985-27-9823, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, excluding holidays).

• Accommodation: JTB Miyazaki Branch (092-751-2102, https://branch.jtbbwt.com/j8798-0).

• Sports Entry: https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/inquiry or [email protected].

• Online: Check updates at http://www.aotai.gr.jp.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the 39th Qingdao Pacific Marathon 2025. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide participants through the official registration process, ensuring a smooth experience.

We address common challenges such as:

• Language Barriers: Bilingual support for Sports Entry, accommodation, and bento/luggage options.

• Registration Process: Guidance for estimated time submission and starting block placement.

• Confirmation: Bibs, T-shirts, bento/luggage vouchers mailed late November 2025.

Event Information: Check http://www.aotai.gr.jp for updates. No refunds for personal cancellations; partial refunds for event cancellation per organizer’s discretion. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or secretariat (0985-26-6781).

Reviews

• “The coastal views and volunteer support made this marathon unforgettable!” – Marathon runner on X

• “Perfect 3km for my kid’s first race, with a great T-shirt!” – Parent participant

• “Jasumo’s bilingual help was a lifesaver for registration.” – International runner

• “Tropical Road and Aoshima Island were stunning; a must-run event!” – 10km finisher