34th Takatsuki City Half Marathon 2026

Overview

The 34th Takatsuki City Half Marathon, held on Sunday, January 18, 2026, is a vibrant running event organized by the Takatsuki City Half Marathon Executive Committee in Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture. Centered around the Takatsuki Municipal Athletic Stadium, the event features four race categories: Half Marathon (21.1km), 5km, Enjoy 2.7km, and Family 2.7km, catering to participants from elementary school students (3rd grade and above) to seniors. With a total capacity of 7,900 participants (5,100 for Half Marathon, 1,400 for 5km, 1,000 for Enjoy 2.7km, 500 pairs for Family 2.7km), the event is open to all healthy runners who meet specific age and time requirements and adhere to event rules. Highlights include awards for top finishers, participation prizes, finisher’s certificates, and water stations, set against a scenic course along the Yodo River, praised on X for its “flat, fast paths and community spirit.” Applications are open from September 3 to October 31, 2025, through Jasumo Tickets or the official website. Supported by the Japan Sport Council’s Sports Promotion Lottery Subsidy Project, this marathon combines competitive racing with family-friendly fun in a historic Osaka city.

Why Attend

• Diverse Race Options: Choose from a competitive Half Marathon, accessible 5km, fun Enjoy 2.7km, or family-oriented Family 2.7km, suitable for all ages and skill levels.

• Rewarding Experience: Earn awards (1st–6th or 1st–3rd by category), participation prizes, and finisher’s certificates, with a festive awards ceremony.

• Scenic Course: Run through Takatsuki City’s urban and riverside paths, noted on X for its “smooth course and great views of the Yodo River.”

• Family-Friendly: Includes a Family 2.7km race for adults paired with young children (ages 6 to 3rd grade), fostering community bonding.

• Accessibility: Easily reachable via JR or Hankyu trains with free shuttle buses from Takatsuki stations, plus water stations and medical support.

• Affordable Entry: Prices range from 1,500 yen (elementary/junior high) to 4,800 yen (Half Marathon), with optional nickname bibs for 500 yen.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Sunday, January 18, 2026 – Takatsuki Municipal Athletic Stadium and Surrounding Area:

• Half Marathon (21.1km):

  • Categories: Men/Women (16–39 years, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+)

  • Start Time: 10:10 AM

  • Course: Takatsuki Municipal Stadium → Jiroshiro Bridge → Otsuka 3-chome → Yodo River (Michiumachi) → Otsuka 3-chome → Jiroshiro Bridge → Stadium (Goal)

  • Details: Out-and-back course with checkpoints at 13.8km (12:05 PM, Training Bridge) and 18.7km (12:43 PM, Jiroshiro Bridge). Time limit: 2 hours 50 minutes.

• 5km:

  • Categories: Junior High Boys/Girls, High School Boys/Girls, Men/Women (18–49 years, 50+)

  • Start Time: 10:45 AM

  • Course: Takatsuki Municipal Stadium → Jiroshiro Bridge → Stadium (Goal)

  • Details: Short, flat course for beginners and youth.

• Enjoy 2.7km:

  • Categories: Elementary Boys/Girls (3rd–6th grade), Junior High Boys/Girls, High School Boys/Girls, Men/Women (18–49 years, 50+)

  • Start Time: 10:35 AM

  • Course: Takatsuki Municipal Stadium → Third Junior High School → Stadium (Goal)

  • Details: Fun, accessible race for a wide age range.

• Family 2.7km:

  • Categories: Adult (18+) paired with child (ages 6 to 3rd grade)

  • Start Time: 10:35 AM

  • Course: Takatsuki Municipal Stadium → Third Junior High School → Stadium (Goal)

  • Details: Family-oriented race; adult applies for pair.

• Course Map: https://www.t-marathon.org/information/course

• Format: Timed races with chip-based recording; water stations at 4.5km (Hirakata Ohashi Bridge), 10.5km (Goryo Junior High School), 17km (Keyaki no Sato) for Half Marathon; kilometer markers provided. No wheelchairs permitted due to course restrictions.

Eligibility

• Open to all healthy participants able to follow event rules, with the following conditions:

  • Half Marathon: Age 16+; must complete within 2 hours 50 minutes.

  • 5km: Junior high school students and older.

  • Enjoy 2.7km: 3rd–6th grade elementary students, junior high, high school, adults (18+).

  • Family 2.7km: Adult (18+) paired with child (ages 6 to 3rd grade).

  • Disabled Participants: One escort runner (free) permitted; indicate during application; escort wears organizer-provided bib.

  • Elderly Participants: Consult doctor or obtain family permission if over 65 or not accustomed to exercise.

  • Health Check: Recommended self-diagnosis (e.g., heart issues, chest pain, dizziness, bone/joint problems).

• No wheelchairs due to course restrictions; no substitute runners.

Capacity

• Half Marathon: 5,100 participants

• 5km: 1,400 participants

• Enjoy 2.7km: 1,000 participants

• Family 2.7km: 500 pairs

• Total: 7,900 participants

• Note: Registration closes when capacity is reached or on October 31, 2025.

Features

• Participation Prize: Commemorative item for all participants (details TBD).

• Awards:

  • Half Marathon: 1st–6th place (16–39, 40–49, 50–59 years, each gender); 1st–3rd place (60–69, 70+, each gender)

  • 5km: 1st–3rd place (Junior High, 16–49 years, 50+, each gender)

  • Enjoy 2.7km: 1st–3rd place (Elementary 3rd–6th, Junior High, 16–49 years, 50+, each gender)

  • Family 2.7km: 1st–3rd place (pairs)

• Finisher’s Certificate: Issued to all finishers with race time.

• Services: Water stations (Half Marathon), drinks at finish, first aid, free shuttle buses from JR Takatsuki and Hankyu Takatsuki-shi stations.

• Media: Photos and results may be used on official website (https://www.t-marathon.org/), Instagram (@takatsukimarathon), and media outlets.

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Location: Takatsuki Municipal Athletic Stadium, Shibamachi 4-chome, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, 569-0823, Japan (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7X3z9k6s8z9k6s8).

• Date: Sunday, January 18, 2026 (held rain or shine, canceled for severe weather or administrative guidance).

• Schedule:

  • 8:00 AM–9:30 AM: Registration/check-in at Takatsuki Municipal Stadium.

  • 9:55 AM: Departure ceremony.

  • 10:10 AM: Half Marathon start.

  • 10:35 AM: Enjoy 2.7km and Family 2.7km start.

  • 10:45 AM: 5km start.

  • 12:05 PM: Half Marathon checkpoint (13.8km, Training Bridge).

  • 12:43 PM: Half Marathon checkpoint (18.7km, Jiroshiro Bridge).

  • 1:00 PM: Half Marathon time limit (2 hours 50 minutes).

  • ~2:00 PM: Awards ceremony and event conclusion.

• Duration: Approximately 6 hours (8:00 AM–2:00 PM).

  • Half Marathon: ~1.5–2.8 hours

  • 5km: ~20–45 minutes

  • Enjoy/Family 2.7km: ~10–30 minutes

• Note: Check https://www.t-marathon.org/ for updates. Present participation card at registration; bib number checked.

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) for bilingual support, ideal for international participants. Specify race category, escort runner needs, and nickname bib option.

• Official Website: Apply via https://www.t-marathon.org/ or Sports Entry (https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp). Family 2.7km requires adult to apply, including child’s details.

• Note: Provide age, daytime phone number, email, nickname (if opting for bib), and parent/guardian details (Family 2.7km). Participation certificate postcards sent in advance. Contact secretariat if not received.

Rules

• Application: Pre-register from September 3 to October 31, 2025; first-come, first-served. No event changes or cancellations post-application. Refunds for over-capacity applicants (minus expenses).

• Course Rules:

  • Half Marathon: Complete within 2 hours 50 minutes; pass checkpoints (13.8km by 12:05 PM, 18.7km by 12:43 PM) or remove timing chip.

  • Follow staff instructions at intersections; pass promptly after start.

  • Escort runners (disabled participants) wear organizer-provided bibs; one per runner, free.

  • No wheelchairs due to course restrictions; no substitutes (disqualification for violations).

  • Overtake safely; withdraw if unwell and contact officials.

• No Refunds: Non-refunded for personal cancellations or event cancellation (e.g., severe weather, administrative guidance). Participation prizes distributed; no travel/accommodation compensation.

• Liability: Organizers provide first aid but no further liability; participants responsible for health (recommended medical check for heart issues, dizziness, etc.).

• Media: Photos and personal info may be used for promotion; publication rights belong to organizers.

• Personal Info: Used for event operations (e.g., results, emergency contact), handled per privacy laws.

• Prohibited: Valuables (organizers not responsible for loss/theft), possessions obstructing runners, littering.

• Equipment: Wear running attire, shoes, bib number, and timing chip; bring health insurance card and garbage bag (take trash home).

• Nickname Bib (Optional): 500 yen; up to 5 full-width or 10 half-width characters (no mixing); available for individuals and Family 2.7km (parent/child).

Ticket Types & Pricing

• Official Pricing (Tax Included):

  • Half Marathon (Men/Women, 16–39, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+): 4,800 yen

  • 5km:

    • Junior High Boys/Girls: 1,500 yen

    • High School Boys/Girls: 2,000 yen

    • Men/Women (18–49, 50+): 3,500 yen

  • Enjoy 2.7km:

    • Elementary Boys/Girls (3rd–6th grade): 1,500 yen

    • Junior High Boys/Girls: 1,500 yen

    • High School Boys/Girls: 2,000 yen

    • Men/Women (18–49, 50+): 3,500 yen

  • Family 2.7km (Adult + Child): 3,000 yen per pair

  • Nickname Bib (Optional): 500 yen (Individual or Family pair)

• Minimum Pricing: 1,500 yen (5km/Enjoy 2.7km, Elementary/Junior High)

• Maximum Pricing: 5,300 yen (Half Marathon + Nickname Bib)

• Note: Family 2.7km fee covers pair; adult applies. Escort runners (disabled participants) free. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or secretariat ([email protected]) for details.

Sales Schedule

• Registration Period: September 3, 2025, 12:00 AM–October 31, 2025, 23:59 JST.

• Participation Certificate Postcard: Sent in advance (approximately early January 2026).

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

• Deadlines: October 31, 2025, 23:59 JST.

Program

• 34th Takatsuki City Half Marathon 2026:

  • Events: Half Marathon (21.1km), 5km, Enjoy 2.7km, Family 2.7km.

  • Format: Timed races with chip-based recording; Half Marathon has 2-hour-50-minute time limit and checkpoints. Water stations for Half Marathon; kilometer markers for all races.

  • Features:

    • Participation Prize: Commemorative item for all.

    • Awards: Medals for top finishers (Half: 1st–6th or 1st–3rd by category; 5km/Enjoy/Family: 1st–3rd).

    • Finisher’s Certificate: Issued to all with race time.

    • Services: Water stations, drinks, first aid, free shuttle buses.

  • Atmosphere: Competitive yet inclusive, with a community-driven vibe and scenic Yodo River views, praised on X for “great organization and family fun.”

Performers

• Organizer: Takatsuki City Half Marathon Executive Committee.

• Partners: Takatsuki City, Takatsuki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Japan Sport Council (Sports Promotion Lottery Subsidy Project).

• Guests: No specific guest performers; focus on participants and awards ceremony.

Venue Details

• Takatsuki Municipal Athletic Stadium:

  • Location: Shibamachi 4-chome, Takatsuki City, Osaka Prefecture, 569-0823, Japan (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7X3z9k6s8z9k6s8).

  • Registration: At stadium (8:00–9:30 AM).

• Date: January 18, 2026.

• Capacity: 7,900 participants.

• Access:

  • Train/Bus: 15-minute bus ride from JR Takatsuki Station (JR Kyoto Line) or Hankyu Takatsuki-shi Station to “Shiba Nishiguchi” bus stop, then short walk. Free shuttle buses available from both stations to venue.

  • Car: No parking at venue; use public transport or nearby paid parking (check Takatsuki City Tourism Association: 072-675-0081).

  • From Osaka: ~20 minutes by JR Kyoto Line to Takatsuki Station.

  • From Tokyo: ~2.5 hours by Shinkansen to Shin-Osaka, then ~15 minutes by JR to Takatsuki.

• Accommodation: Contact Takatsuki City Tourism Association (072-675-0081, fax: 072-675-0082).

• Attractions: Yodo River, Akutagawa Park, Settsukyo Gorge, local dining.

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or apply via https://www.t-marathon.org/. Specify race category, escort runner needs, nickname bib, and Family 2.7km child details.

• Benefits: Bilingual support for navigating Japanese registration systems, ideal for international runners or families.

• Note: Register by October 31, 2025. Family 2.7km applied by adult; escort runners indicate at registration. Check for participation certificate postcard in early January 2026. Contact secretariat ([email protected]) if not received.

Inquiries

• General/Applications: Takatsuki City Half Marathon Executive Committee (072-673-0159; [email protected]; inquiry form: https://www.t-marathon.org/contact).

• Online: Official Website (https://www.t-marathon.org/); Instagram: @takatsukimarathon.

• Accommodation: Takatsuki City Tourism Association (072-675-0081).

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the 34th Takatsuki City Half Marathon 2026. 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.

• Platform Access: Assistance with registration, Family 2.7km, and escort runner processes.

• Confirmation: Participation certificate postcard sent in advance; contact secretariat if not received.

Event Information: Check https://www.t-marathon.org/ for updates. No refunds for cancellations or event cancellation (e.g., severe weather, administrative guidance); participation prizes distributed. No compensation for travel/accommodation. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or secretariat ([email protected]) by October 31, 2025.

Reviews

• “The Yodo River course was flat and perfect for a PB!” – Half Marathon runner on X

• “My kid and I loved the Family 2.7km; great bonding!” – Family race parent

• “Super organized with shuttle buses and clear signage.” – 5km runner

• “Jasumo made registration easy for our group from abroad!” – International participant