The 42th Kesennuma Camellia Marathon

The Kesennuma Tsubaki Marathon has been held in autumn for the past few years, but the 42nd event will be held in spring. Why not try running around the island while feeling the sea breeze? We are looking for participants for four courses: a 3km course that is easy even for beginner runners, as well as a 5km, 10km, and half marathon!
There will also be booths selling local products at the venue.
We look forward to your participation everyone! !!

Event name

The 42th Kahoku Shimpo Kesennuma Camellia Marathon

Date and Time

May 8, 4rd year of Reiwa (Sun) ※Rain or shine

7:30 Participation prize exchange begins
(Until 9:00 at the Oshima Community Center venue) *There will be no registration on the day.
8:45 Opening Ceremony (scheduled)
9:30 Start of the half marathon
10:30 Award ceremony (to be held sequentially)

Venue

Kesennuma City Oshima Community Center and others
(40 Takai, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, 988-0613)

Sponsorship

Kesennuma Camellia Marathon Executive Committee / Kahoku Shimpo / Kesennuma City Sports Association / Kesennuma City / Kesennuma City Board of Education / Kesennuma City Sports Promotion Fund Association / Kesennuma Camellia Marathon Oshima Cooperation Association / Kesennuma City Sports Promotion Committee Council / Kesennuma City Tourism Association

Supervisor

Kesennuma City Athletics Association

Sponsorship

Miyagi Prefectural Board of Education / Miyagi Prefectural Sports Association (Public Interest Foundation) / Miyagi Athletics Association (General Interest Foundation) / Kesennuma-Motoyoshi Regional Athletic Association Federation / TBC Tohoku Broadcasting / Miyagi Prefecture Hotel and Inn Life Hygiene Trade Association Kesennuma Branch / Kesennuma Cable Network Co., Ltd.

Contact Us

Regarding the tournament
Kesennuma Camellia Marathon Executive Committee Secretariat
TEL:0226-21-3421
MAIL: k-wave@k-macs.ne.jp
Regarding application
Kesennuma Tsubaki Marathon Entry Center
TEL:0266-84-3800
(Reception hours: Monday through Friday 10:00-17:00 *Excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Accommodation on Oshima Island
Kesennuma City Tourism Association Oshima Branch
TEL:0226-28-3000
MAIL:info@oshima-kanko.jp
Accommodation and tourism in the city
Kesennuma City Tourism Association
TEL:0226-22-4560
MAIL: k-kanko@k-macs.ne.jp

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1. The temporary parking lots on Oshima Island are as follows. Parking spaces are limited, so please carpool. All parking lots are open from 7:00 to 14:00 on the day of the event.
2. Parking lots around Odanohama Beach will be subject to traffic restrictions from 9:00 to 12:35, and you will not be able to leave the parking lot until the restrictions are lifted. Please make sure to enter the parking lot by 9:00 on the day of your visit.
3.It is expected to be crowded, so please allow yourself plenty of time.
4. Please walk from the parking lot to the venue.

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way to participate

Qualification

Participants must be able to participate in the race at their own risk, adhere to the race rules, and complete the race within the time limit.

Participation fee

General admission: 6,000 yen
High school student 1,500 yen
Junior high school students: 1,000 yen

Application period

Until Sunday, January 11, 2026

Capacity

Half Division(Start time 9:30)
General Male/General Female
300 people
*Time limit: 2 hours 45 minutes (12.5km point: 1 hour 34 minutes, 16km point: 2 hours)

10km Division(Start time 9:40)
High school boys/boys under 39/boys in their 40s/boys in their 50s/boys over 60
Women under 39/Women in their 40s/Women over 50
500 people

5km Division(Start time 9:50)
Men in their 60s/Men over 70
High school girls/Girls under 39/Girls in their 40s/Girls in their 50s/Girls over 60
100 people

3km Division(Start time 9:55)
Junior high school boys/Junior high school girls/General males and females (high school students and above)
100 people

*There will be no time limits for the 10km, 5km and 3km courses, however, the race may be cancelled if necessary for tournament management purposes.
*The official record will be the time it takes from the starting gun to the finish. Records will be measured using an IC tag attached to the chest number card. When participating in the race, be sure to wear your number card on your chest and back. Finisher certificates will be issued online for each participant, not on paper. In addition, the complete records of all finishers will be posted on the event website at a later date. Please note that record books will not be sold.

Application acceptance

-RUNNET
-Sports entry
・Special transfer payment slip (please pay at your nearest Japan Post Bank or post office counter)
*A separate handling fee will be charged. Please check with each application point.

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Kesennuma Camellia Marathon Official Website