The 49th Shiobara Onsen Yukemuri Marathon National Tournament will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026. [Updated 12/23: Entry Period]

Start: Road in front of the Leaf Fossil Park Finish: Shiobara Elementary and Junior High School grounds

7:30 Opening Ceremony 8:20 10km Start 8:40 5km Start 9:15 3km Start 9:17 2km Start 10:00 Closing Ceremony

*Age is based on the age on the day of the event. *Regarding the Family Division Children under elementary school age are not allowed to participate Please note that pairs consisting of an elementary school student and their grandfather or grandmother may also participate.

Friday, December 26, 2025 – Thursday, March 19, 2026

①Telephone

TEL 0570-039-846 Sports Entry [ Weekdays 10:00-17:00 】

The participation fee can be paid at a convenience store.

^{*Additional fees apply.}

^{*Applications cannot be made by postal transfer.}

②Internet

■ Runnet http://runnet.jp/

■Sports Entry http://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/

Access the site from your computer or mobile phone and follow the instructions to apply.

The participation fee can be paid at a convenience store or by credit card.

^{*Additional fees apply.}

③ Tournament Secretariat (Shiobara Onsen Tourism Association)

You can also apply directly at the tournament office, along with the participation fee .

We would like to introduce some great points that are unique to Shiobara Onsen to all participants! 1. Free hot spring bathing service♪

Available for participants to use on the day Special distribution of free hot spring bathing tickets After the marathon, take a dip in the hot springs to soothe your fatigue ♨ Shiobara Onsen is a rare hot spring area in Japan, boasting six of the ten types of spring water. There are seven different colors of water, so you can enjoy bathing in a variety of baths unique to Shiobara. We will announce the participating bathing facilities on this page as soon as they are decided.

Shiobara’s representative highland vegetable “ Shiobara Plateau turnip ” will be made into a soup and served to all participants! “Shiobara turnips, which grow sweet and juicy in the cool highlands, are known locally as “ Fatty turnip This rare turnip is also known as “Shiobara turnip,” and its deliciousness at this time of year is exceptional. Be sure to enjoy the soup that will soothe your tired body after completing the race, and the melt-in-your-mouth smooth texture of the Shiobara turnip!

Number 3: The hot spring town is the marathon course!!

Shiobara Onsen has a history of 1200 years and has flourished as a hot spring resort with abundant hot water and beautiful scenery. Why not try the special experience of running through this atmospheric hot spring town? You will also feel the warmth of people working at the inns and hot spring town, as well as tourists, cheering you on from the roadside, at various points throughout the race. The entire Shiobara Onsen area is looking forward to your participation!