22nd Ryukyu King Sho Hashi Half Marathon in Nanjo City 2025

Overview

The 22nd Ryukyu King Sho Hashi Half Marathon, held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, is a vibrant running event organized by the Nanjo City Hall Urban Development Promotion Division at a special venue in the Sugar Hall parking lot, Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan. Held rain or shine, the event features a 21.442km half-marathon (5,000 participants) and a 3km road race (1,000 participants), both with individual and team divisions, aimed at revitalizing Nanjo City. Registration is open from April 1 to August 4, 2025, with a priority period for non-Okinawa residents and Nanjo residents (April 1–June 1) via Sports Entry, followed by a general period (June 2–August 4), on a first-come, first-served basis via Jasumo Tickets or the official website (http://www.shouhashi.jp). Open to participants of various ages (elementary school and up for 3km, high school and up for half marathon), the event offers a commemorative T-shirt, optional merchandise (polo shirts, T-shirts), online certificates, finisher medals, and a Costume Grand Prix with online voting. Praised on X for its “stunning Okinawan scenery and community spirit,” the event includes shuttle buses, childcare, and support for visually impaired runners via escort runners (free, contact secretariat).

Why Attend

• Scenic Course: Run a 21.442km half marathon or 3km race through Nanjo’s lush trails and coastal paths, noted on X as “a perfect blend of nature and culture.”

• Inclusive Event: Open to elementary schoolers (3km) and high schoolers/adults (half marathon), with team divisions and escort runners for visually impaired participants.

• Community Focus: Supports Nanjo City revitalization with local resident involvement and vibrant roadside cheering.

• Participant Perks: Commemorative T-shirt, optional polo shirts/T-shirts, finisher medals, online certificates, and Costume Grand Prix awards.

• Convenient Services: Shuttle buses, childcare (ages 3+), luggage storage, and designated parking (500 yen) for accessibility.

• Cultural Experience: Celebrate Okinawa’s heritage, inspired by King Sho Hashi, with festive aid stations and community support.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Sugar Hall Parking Lot, Nanjo City, Okinawa:

• Half Marathon (21.442km):

  • Categories: Men/Women (High School to 18, 19+); Individual and Team (top 10 average times).

  • Course: Starts and ends at Sugar Hall parking lot special venue, passing the 13km checkpoint at Chinen Elementary School. Features Nanjo’s scenic coastal and forested routes.

  • Time Limit: 3 hours 15 minutes; checkpoint at 13km (Chinen Elementary School, 11:00 AM).

  • Start: 9:00 AM.

  • Details: Competitive race for high schoolers (16+) and adults; runners missing the checkpoint must remove bibs and board retirement buses. Water stations every ~2.5km, kilometer markers every 1km (plus 1km before finish). Stay on left side of roads; follow official instructions.

• 3km Road Race:

  • Categories: Boys/Girls (Elementary, Junior High, High School to 18), Men/Women (19+); Individual and Team (top 10 average times).

  • Course: Starts and ends at Sugar Hall parking lot special venue, covering a flat, beginner-friendly loop in Nanjo City.

  • Time Limit: 30 minutes.

  • Start: 9:30 AM.

  • Details: Open to elementary schoolers and up; ideal for families and youth. Water stations every ~2.5km, kilometer markers every 1km (plus 1km before finish). Stay on left side; follow official instructions.

• Course Features: Scenic routes with Okinawan coastal and forest views, praised on X for “lush greenery and ocean breezes.” Public roads reserved for runners; no traffic restrictions, so caution for vehicles is advised. Trash disposal at aid station bins only.

• Format: Follows Japan Athletics Federation (JAAF) rules and event regulations; timing tags for accurate recording. Awards for top 3 overall, within Nanjo City, and by age group (half marathon: 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+; 3km: elementary, junior high, general), plus team awards and Costume Grand Prix (online voting).

Eligibility

• General:

  • Half Marathon: High school (16+) and adults; 3km: Elementary school and up.

  • Agree to event outline, rules, precautions, and pledges; register mobile phone and email (Gmail recommended).

  • Check event website (http://www.shouhashi.jp) or official Facebook for updates.

  • Participate at own risk (marathon insurance provided); no substitute runners, event changes, or cancellations post-registration.

  • Parental consent required for under 18; no wheelchairs or crutches allowed.

• Special Provisions: Visually impaired runners needing escort runners must contact the secretariat (098-947-6866, shouhashihalfmarathon@gmail.com) for a special application form (free for escort runners).

• Restrictions: False info (age, gender) or proxy runners lead to disqualification, future bans, and no insurance coverage. Inappropriate costumes (offensive, dangerous, obstructive) may result in warnings or suspension.

Capacity

• Total: 6,000 participants.

  • Half Marathon: 5,000

  • 3km Road Race: 1,000

• Note: First-come, first-served; closes when capacity reached or on August 4, 2025.

Features

• Awards:

  • Half Marathon: 1st–3rd overall (men/women), 1st–3rd Nanjo City residents (men/women), 1st–3rd by age group (40s, 50s, 60s, 70+), 1st–3rd team division (top 10 average times). Certificates mailed; results online.

  • 3km: 1st–3rd general (men/women), 1st–3rd junior high (men/women), 1st–3rd elementary (men/women), 1st–3rd team division (top 10 average times). Certificates mailed; results online.

  • Costume Grand Prix: Winner by online voting; results and prizes mailed.

• Participation Prize: Commemorative T-shirt (SS–3L; size L if unspecified, no changes post-registration).

• Optional Merchandise:

  • Commemorative Polo Shirt (SS–3L): 2,500 yen.

  • Commemorative T-shirt (SS–3L): 1,800 yen.

  • Direct Round-Trip Bus (Prefectural Office ↔ Nanjo City Public Parking Lot): 2,000 yen.

  • Parking (Nanjo City Hall Public Parking Lot): 500 yen (2,000 yen on-day).

  • Luggage Storage: 500 yen (1,000 yen on-day).

  • Childcare (ages 3+): 1,000 yen.

• Services: Water stations (~2.5km), first aid (no anti-inflammatory sprays), marathon insurance, retirement buses, childcare (ages 3+), luggage storage (500 yen), shuttle buses (free from parking lot to venue). No reissuing of lost bibs; organizers not liable for theft/loss.

• Media: Photos, videos, and records (name, age, city) may be used on TV, newspapers, magazines, or online; organizers and sponsors own rights.

• Costume Grand Prix: Register photos/themes by secretariat deadline; winners determined by online voting, prizes mailed.

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Location: Sugar Hall Parking Lot Special Venue, 1870 Shinzato, Sashiki, Nanjo City, Okinawa, 901-1495, Japan (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8z9k6s3z9k6s8z9).

• Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 (held rain or shine; canceled for major disasters).

• Schedule (Tentative):

  • Saturday, November 1, 2025:

    • TBD: Bib and T-shirt pickup (Sugar Hall parking lot or designated location).

  • Sunday, November 2, 2025:

    • ~7:00 AM–8:30 AM: Bib pickup (Sugar Hall parking lot).

    • 9:00 AM: Half marathon start.

    • 9:30 AM: 3km start.

    • 12:15 PM: Half marathon finish (3h15m limit).

    • 10:00 AM: 3km finish (30m limit).

• Duration: Approximately 5 hours (7:00 AM–12:15 PM).

• Note: Bib notifications and T-shirts mailed ~2 weeks prior (mid-October 2025); bring to registration. No on-day registration. Address changes via secretariat form (deadline TBD, check http://www.shouhashi.jp).

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) for bilingual support. Specify event (half marathon/3km), category, T-shirt size, options (bus, parking, luggage, childcare, merchandise), and escort runner needs.

• Official Website: Apply via http://www.shouhashi.jp or Sports Entry. Nanjo/non-Okinawa residents apply April 1–June 1; general period June 2–August 4. Escort runners contact shouhashihalfmarathon@gmail.com.

• In-Person: Super Sports Xebio and designated Nanjo City facilities (by August 4).

• Note: Provide name, age, gender, mobile number, email (Gmail preferred), emergency contact (not own/household), T-shirt size, and parental consent (if under 18). Address changes by mid-October 2025 to secretariat (098-947-6866).

Rules

• Application:

  • Priority (Nanjo/non-Okinawa): April 1–June 1, 2025; General: June 2–August 4, 2025.

  • Sports Entry fee: 110 yen/person.

  • No event changes, cancellations, or refunds (excess/duplicate payments refunded minus 1,000 yen fee).

  • T-shirt size L if unspecified; no changes post-registration.

  • Accurate address and emergency contact required; participant covers re-shipment fees for errors.

• Course Rules:

  • Follow JAAF and event rules; stay on left side of roads, max three abreast.

  • Stop at checkpoint (half marathon: 13km, 11:00 AM) or if instructed by officials; remove bibs and board retirement buses.

  • Dispose of trash (cups, ice bags) in aid station bins; no littering on roads/private property.

  • No wheelchairs, crutches, or unsafe costumes (offensive, dangerous, obstructive, or emitting lights/noises).

  • Emergency vehicles have priority; first aid prioritized, no anti-inflammatory sprays.

• Cancellation: No refunds for personal reasons; partial refunds (minus expenses) for cancellations due to severe weather, earthquakes, or incidents, per organizer discretion.

• Liability: First aid and insurance (1.8M yen death/permanent disability, 1,900 yen/day hospitalization, 1,000 yen/day outpatient) provided; no further liability unless gross negligence. Infectious diseases not covered.

• Media: Photos, videos, and records (name, age, city) may be used commercially by organizers/sponsors; no opt-out specified.

• Personal Info: Handled per Personal Information Protection Act for event operations and notifications. Use Gmail to ensure receipt of attachments.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• Official Pricing (Tax Included, +110 yen Sports Entry fee):

  • Half Marathon (21.442km):

    • High School to 18 (Men/Women): 4,000 yen + 110 yen = 4,110 yen

    • 19+ (Men/Women): 7,000 yen + 110 yen = 7,110 yen

  • 3km Road Race:

    • Elementary/Junior High/High School to 18 (Boys/Girls): 3,000 yen + 110 yen = 3,110 yen

    • 19+ (Men/Women): 6,000 yen + 110 yen = 6,110 yen

  • Options:

    • Direct Round-Trip Bus (Prefectural Office ↔ Nanjo Parking): 2,000 yen

    • Parking (Nanjo City Hall): 500 yen (2,000 yen on-day)

    • Luggage Storage: 500 yen (1,000 yen on-day)

    • Childcare (ages 3+): 1,000 yen

    • Commemorative Polo Shirt (SS–3L): 2,500 yen

    • Commemorative T-shirt (SS–3L): 1,800 yen

• Pricing Range:

  • Minimum: 3,110 yen (3km, Elementary/Junior High/High School + Sports Entry fee)

  • Maximum: 10,610 yen (Half Marathon 19+ + Sports Entry fee + bus + parking + luggage + childcare + polo shirt)

• Note: Fees include T-shirt, insurance, and safety measures. Options apply separately. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or secretariat (098-947-6866) for details.

Sales Schedule

• Registration Period:

  • Priority (Nanjo/non-Okinawa): April 1, 2025, 12:00 PM–June 1, 2025, 23:59 JST.

  • General: June 2, 2025, 12:00 PM–August 4, 2025, 23:59 JST.

• Bib/T-shirt Shipment: Mid-October 2025 (tentative).

• Same-Day Registration: Not available; advance registration required.

• Deadlines: August 4, 2025, 23:59 JST (or when capacity reached).

Program

• 22nd Ryukyu King Sho Hashi Half Marathon:

  • Events: 21.442km half marathon (individual/team), 3km road race (individual/team).

  • Format: JAAF rules; 3h15m (half marathon) and 30m (3km) limits; 1 checkpoint (half marathon). Awards for top 3 overall, Nanjo residents, age groups, teams, and Costume Grand Prix (online voting). Timing tags for accurate results.

  • Features:

    • Awards: Certificates (mailed), medals for finishers, prizes for top 3 (overall, Nanjo, age groups, teams) and Costume Grand Prix.

    • Participation Prize: Commemorative T-shirt (SS–3L, size L if unspecified).

    • Options: Polo shirt (2,500 yen), T-shirt (1,800 yen), bus (2,000 yen), parking (500 yen), luggage (500 yen), childcare (1,000 yen).

    • Services: Water stations (~2.5km), first aid, insurance, shuttle buses, childcare, luggage storage.

  • Atmosphere: Festive with Okinawan cultural elements, praised on X for “vibrant community support and scenic routes.”

Performers

• Organizer: Nanjo City Hall Urban Development Promotion Division (1870 Shinzato, Sashiki, Nanjo City, Okinawa, 901-1495).

• Partners: Local residents, Okinawa athletics community.

• Guests: None specified; check http://www.shouhashi.jp for updates.

Venue Details

• Sugar Hall Parking Lot Special Venue:

  • Location: 1870 Shinzato, Sashiki, Nanjo City, Okinawa, 901-1495, Japan (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8z9k6s3z9k6s8z9).

  • Registration: November 1, 2025 (TBD); November 2, 2025 (~7:00 AM–8:30 AM, Sugar Hall parking lot).

• Date: November 2, 2025.

• Capacity: 6,000 (Half Marathon: 5,000; 3km: 1,000).

• Access:

  • Shuttle Bus: Free from Nanjo City Hall Public Parking Lot to venue; direct bus from Prefectural Office (2,000 yen, limited).

  • Car: Use Nanjo City Hall Public Parking Lot (500 yen, 2,000 yen on-day); carpool recommended (limited spaces). No parking at venue or nearby.

  • From Naha Airport: ~30–40 minutes by car/taxi to Nanjo City Hall; transfer to shuttle bus.

  • From Naha City: ~20–30 minutes by car to Nanjo City Hall; use Yui Rail to Shuri, then taxi.

  • Public Transport: Local buses to Nanjo City Hall suspended on race day; use shuttle buses.

• Accommodation: Search “Rashiine Nanjo City” at http://www.kankou-nanjo.okinawa for options (e.g., Southern Beach Hotel, Okinawa Nanjo Resort).

• Attractions: Sefa-utaki, Okinawa World, Chinen Cape, Nanjo’s beaches.

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or apply via http://www.shouhashi.jp. Specify event, category, T-shirt size, options, and escort runner needs. Provide parental consent for under 18.

• Benefits: Bilingual support for navigating Japanese registration, escort runner coordination, and option selections, ideal for international runners.

• Note: Register by August 4, 2025. Bibs mailed mid-October 2025; address changes by mid-October to secretariat (098-947-6866).

Inquiries

• General/Applications/Escort Runners: Sho Hashi Half Marathon in Nanjo City Tournament Office, 1870 Shinzato, Sashiki, Nanjo City, Okinawa, 901-1495 (098-947-6866, Weekdays 10:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM; Email: shouhashihalfmarathon@gmail.com).

• Entry Office: Sports Entry (0120-711-951, Weekdays 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Inquiry form: https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/inquiry).

• Online: Official Website (http://www.shouhashi.jp); Facebook for updates.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the 22nd Ryukyu King Sho Hashi Half Marathon. 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 Japanese-language systems and escort runner coordination.

• Platform Access: Assistance with event/category selection, T-shirt sizing, and option purchases.

• Confirmation: Bibs mailed mid-October 2025; contact secretariat for issues.

Event Information: Check http://www.shouhashi.jp for updates, deadlines, and accommodation info. No refunds for cancellations; partial refunds for event cancellation per organizer discretion. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or secretariat (098-947-6866) by August 4, 2025.

Reviews

• “The coastal course and Okinawan hospitality were amazing!” – Half marathon runner on X

• “The 3km race was perfect for my kids!” – Family participant

• “Jasumo’s support made registration easy from abroad.” – International runner

• “The Costume Grand Prix added so much fun!” – Previous finisher