Fujisan Marathon

It is a full marathon race of the official recognition to go round the Lake Kawaguchiko that began in 1976 as “Lake Kawaguchiko Daily Publication Sports Marathon". Its name was changed to “Fuji-san Marathon" since 2012 and was reborn to the course that go around to the Lake Saiko.

In the first “Fuji-san Marathon" of 2012, the participants greatly increased from the last year. That’s why it did not manage smoothly, and then thousands of runners were not in time for a start. This happening was greatly handled in news at the time.

Moreover, at the first time, there was no connecting train from Tokyo in time for the start. This is said to be the reason that caused confusion on the day, too. At the third meeting of 2014, there was an increase of trains including “limited express Fuji-san Marathon" and the trains in time to start from Tokyo had increased greatly and became much convenient.

2023 Fujisan Marathon

26 Nov. 2023

Fujisan Marathon official site

Information on traffic regulation

On the day of Fuji-san Marathon, on 27 Nov., traffic regulations are carried out in the Lake Kawaguchiko and the Lake Saiko area. It is also scheduled to be suspended and diverted from the route bus. Please note that there is also a bus stop that stops for a detour.
The 7th Fuji-san Marathon Traffic Control map

Gallery

The 10th FUJISAN MARATHON, 2021

The event was held on November 28, 2021. The scale of the event was greatly reduced to 4,500 players. The weather was clear and blue, with not a cloud in the sky.

They are aiming for 15,000 people to participate next year. We can only hope that we can return to our normal lives.

The 9th FUJISAN MARATHON, 2020

The event was scheduled to be held on November 29, 2020, but has been cancelled.

The 8th FUJISAN MARATHON, 2019

Held on Sunday, November 24, 2019. It was raining cold from early morning. According to the weather forecast a few days ago, it was supposed to rain all day. However, it only rained a little before the start on the day.

Of course, Mt. Fuji cannot be seen on Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge. However, I think it was an environment that was easy to run in. After that, it became the temperature of the hot weather.

The 7th FUJISAN MARATHON, 2018

Held on Sunday, November 25, 2018. It was the perfect weather and condition for more than last year. The greeting of Mr. Seko before departure started in a pleasant, peaceful mood.

Perhaps because the weather was good, the winner is the new record! In the situation of whether to update barely, it was a goal in a new record splendidly. Involuntarily, “New record!" I have a voice.

The 6th FUJISAN MARATHON, 2017

Held on Sunday, November 26, 2017. It was a fine weather. The sunny place was so hot that it might have been a bit tough to run. Mt.Fuji seemed to be beautiful from beginning to end, and the lakeside course was very calm, and it was a great days to enjoy a leisurely marathon.

The 5th FUJISAN MARATHON, 2016

Held on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Because it snowed on November 24, it might not be able to be held. However, it was held to have managed to snow. The weather forecast for the day was rainy, and the rain which had settled until the morning stopped completely at the start. The weather also recovered until Mt.Fuji was seen, and it was just in the weather of the marathon days.

The 4th FUJISAN MARATHON, 2015

Held on Sunday, November 29, 2015. It was a good condition to be blessed with fine weather. Mt.Fuji also looked very beautiful, and the participants were able to run comfortably.

The 3rd FUJISAN MARATHON, 2014

Held on Sunday, November 30, 2014. The weather collapsed the day before, and there was a time zone where the wind and rain became violent, but the race ended without being rained on on the day though there were a lot of clouds. After the end of the 15 o’clock, the clouds cleared up a bit and we could see Mt.Fuji.

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