The 15th Mt. Fuji International Marathon [Official]

Race Overview

Event name	The 15th Mt. Fuji International Marathon (English name: Mt. Fuji International Marathon 2026) *Kawaguchiko Marathon: 37 times since 1976, 51 times in total since the name change.
Date	2026th - 12th December 12
Organizer	Nikkan Sports Holdings / Fujikawaguchiko Town / Yamanashi Athletics Association / R-bies Sports Foundation
Supporters (planned)	Yamanashi Prefecture / Yamanashi Prefectural Sports Association / Fujikawaguchiko Town Board of Education / Fujikawaguchiko Town Sports Association / Fujikawaguchiko Town Tourism Association / Asahi Shimbun Kofu Bureau

Event Overview

Fuji View Run (4km/8km)

Fuji View Walk

Charity Fun Run (10.5km)

Around KAWAGUCHIKO (17km)

Full Marathon* "Completion support plan (free)" is available.

Event Features

Feature 1The internationally diverse Mt. Fuji International Marathon allows you to run alongside runners from all over the world. We encourage you to enjoy the interaction between runners from across borders.
Feature 2Towards the marathon that creates the most connections in the world.

The event concept is "Creating a drama at the foot of Mt. Fuji with friends from around the world"—and that story begins with a single bib.
Your first name and an icon that represents you will be displayed on your bib.
New encounters are born between runners and spectators, transcending nationality and language barriers, and each of these encounters contributes to the drama of the event.
*The name displayed will be the English spelling you registered during registration.
*This offer does not apply to those registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF). Please be aware of this in advance.
Feature 3A finisher's medal and towel featuring a Mount Fuji design!

The full marathon and Around KAWAGUCHIKO medals are self-standing. Collect five to complete a three-dimensional Mount Fuji, which transforms into a magically glowing Mount Fuji sculpture when lit from within. The Charity Fun Run will feature a cute Mount Fuji-shaped medal, while the new Fuji View Run (1km and 5km) will award a round Mount Fuji medal. All medals feature special designs that evoke a sense of Japan, beautifully enhancing the memories of completing the race.
Feature 4Enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji! The venue is Lake Kawaguchiko, one of Japan's leading resort areas.

You can run while enjoying views of the World Heritage Site, Mount Fuji, at various points along the course.
This course offers a beautiful contrast between the surrounding snowy landscape and Mount Fuji.
While there is a famous, heart-stopping hill, the shores of Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Saiko in the Fuji Five Lakes area are generally flat.
Enjoy the breathtaking view of Mount Fuji, a sight you can only experience by running in this location on this day.
Feature 5Volunteers at Lake Kawaguchiko supporting the event

Local volunteers have been helping with the event's operation since early morning.
Besides the scenery, one of the joys is experiencing the warmth of the local people!
Feature 6The Charity Fun Run will donate to the "Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage Preservation Promotion Fund".

The host town of Fujikawaguchiko will contribute to a fund to promote, protect, and maintain the preservation of the Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage site for future generations.Of the participation fee,1Hit223Yenper participant will be contributed for donation.
The funds will be used for the preservation of the natural environment within the Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage site, as well as for environmental conservation activities for Mount Fuji itself.
Feature 7We are a member of the "Marathon Challenge Cup (MCC)"!

Special certificates will be issued to those who complete their first marathon, those who achieve a sub-3 hour time (men), those who achieve a sub-3.5 hour time (women), and those who achieve a new personal best. Starting with the 2024 race, we will also publish rankings by age increments for each race. 300 RUNPO will be awarded to all participants who rank first in their age increment ranking (separate for men and women) for each race.

Feature 8The Mt. Fuji International Marathon is a qualifying race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors (Abbott WMM) MTT Age Group World Rankings.

The AbbottWMM MTT Age Group World Ranking was launched in 2018 and is currently in its sixth season.
Over 350 marathon events worldwide are held as qualifying races, and world rankings are created across nine age groups.
Additionally, top-ranked players worldwide are invited to the World Championships, which are held once a year.
Starting in 2023, the ranking system and the method for qualifying for the World Championships have been changed. Please see the table below for an overview of the changes.

*This is for people aged 40 and over.

	New method	Old method
Number of target races	Fastest 1 race during the period	Top 2 races during the period
Ranking method	Running time	Convert running time into points
Qualified for the World Championships	① Runners who have surpassed the qualifying standard ② Top-ranked runners: Subject to conditions (*)	Top-ranked runners

(*) Even if you do not meet the qualifying standard, you may still be invited to the World Championships depending on the number of people who meet the standard.

https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/rankings（英語ページのみ）

Environmental conservation efforts and charity

So that we can always run through the beautiful natural scenery of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko.
The goals of the "Mt. Fuji International Marathon"

About the Mt. Fuji International Marathon CharityAbout Charity

The Mt. Fuji International Marathon also hosts a charity fun run of approximately 10.5km that is easy to participate in.
This also involves making a donation to the "Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage Preservation Promotion Fund," established by Fujikawaguchiko Town to preserve the natural environment of Mount Fuji, which became a World Cultural Heritage site in 2013, and to preserve the constituent assets of the World Cultural Heritage site around Mount Fuji.
To ensure the protection and preservation of the rich natural environment of Fujikawaguchiko Town, where the event will be held, 223 yen per participant from the charity fun run's entry fee will be donated.

[2024 Charity Results] 388,912 yen [2025 Charity Results] 460,272 yen

Environmental activities at the Mt. Fuji International MarathonAbout Sustainability

In the naturally rich Mount Fuji area, the course of the Mount Fuji Marathon is designated as part of the "Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park," and there is a demand for permanent protection of the natural environment and maintenance of the landscape.

The Mt. Fuji International Marathon, a unique full marathon held within a national park in Japan, aims to be a sustainable event in order to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Efforts to reduce wasteReduce & Reuse

Regarding the recycling of paper cups at water stations

At the Mt. Fuji International Marathon, we will recycle the large amount of paper cup waste generated at the water stations. Runners are requested to dispose of their paper cups in the designated trash cans at the water stations.
Paper cups are recycled into toilet paper and other paper products.
We appreciate your cooperation.

Sustainability (Waste Reduction ②)

Upcycled thinned timber (unwanted wood)
Winners of the Mt. Fuji International Marathon will receive an original award plaque.

For the Mt. Fuji International Marathon, we upcycled (reused) thinned timber and leftover wood from logging and construction to create award plaques for the top 24 finishers in the full marathon and the top 6 finishers in each category (men and women) for the Lake Kawaguchi lap.
This original shield promotes Japanese wood and calligraphy to the world, while also being environmentally conscious through resource recycling.

Runners, please make use of the race's original bib number holders!

Safety pins are essential for attaching athlete bibs (number cards) to clothing when participating in marathon races.
It was sealed in a plastic bag, and that bag remains as trash.
The safety pins themselves are given out each time and are disposable.
Safety pins will not be distributed at the Mt. Fuji International Marathon.

Clothing recycling initiatives (2025 Games)Reuse & Recycle

We collect unwanted running wear.

On the day before and the day of the competition, we will set up clothing collection boxes at the venue to collect unwanted running wear.
Additionally, clothing worn for warmth will be collected at the starting point and at a "clothing collection area" set up approximately 2km after the start.

The collected clothing is sorted and recycled according to its material. For example, 100% polyester clothing is recycled into recycled polyester using JEPLAN's unique chemical recycling technology, "BRING Technology™," and reborn as raw material for new clothing and other products.

Clothing Collection Overview: Clothing collection boxes will be set up at the BRING booth at the start/finish line of the Funatsuhama Full Marathon/Lake Kawaguchi Loop.; Clothing collection areas will be set up at the starting point and along the course after the start.
Recall target: ランニングウエア
Not subject to recall: Wet shirts, underwear, leather goods, hats; Items that are extremely dirty

Race Overview

Race Overview

Event Overview

Event Features

Feature 1The internationally diverse Mt. Fuji International Marathon allows you to run alongside runners from all over the world. We encourage you to enjoy the interaction between runners from across borders.

Feature 2Towards the marathon that creates the most connections in the world.

Feature 3A finisher's medal and towel featuring a Mount Fuji design!

Feature 4Enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji! The venue is Lake Kawaguchiko, one of Japan's leading resort areas.

Feature 5Volunteers at Lake Kawaguchiko supporting the event

Feature 6The Charity Fun Run will donate to the "Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage Preservation Promotion Fund".

Feature 7We are a member of the "Marathon Challenge Cup (MCC)"!

Feature 8The Mt. Fuji International Marathon is a qualifying race for the Abbott World Marathon Majors (Abbott WMM) MTT Age Group World Rankings.

Environmental conservation efforts and charity

So that we can always run through the beautiful natural scenery of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko.
The goals of the "Mt. Fuji International Marathon"

About the Mt. Fuji International Marathon CharityAbout Charity