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Race A
vs
Race B
Race A
Fujisan Marathon
Best for
Well-rounded marathon experience
Race B
Hiroshima Marathon
Best for
Newer marathonersFlat-course PBs
Race A
Fujisan Marathon
Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Race B
Hiroshima Marathon
Hiroshima, Japan
Date
Nov 8, 2026
Expected March 2027
Month
Nov
Mar
Location
🇯🇵 Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
🇯🇵 Hiroshima, Japan
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
355 m
▲
80 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
▲
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Lottery
Lottery
Entry status
Lottery open
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Season
Autumn · Asia
Spring · Asia
Race-day temp.
4–13°C
7–15°C
Conditions
Fuji autumn — crisp, clear, Fuji views at their best
Southern Japan March — cool, often clear, sakura beginning
Humidity
45–60%
55–70%
Wind
5–20 km/h mountain variable
10–20 km/h Seto Inland Sea breeze
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