Now in its 40th year, the Niigata City Marathon has a course that takes participants past some of the urban area's scenic spots including the Niigata City History Museum and along the Sea of Japan coastline. The starting point for the marathon is Denka Big Swan Stadium, the home ground of J1 League club Albirex Niigata and the site of several matches in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Entries for the marathon are set to open up in April; please visit the official website for more information on how to apply closer to the date. Entry fees have not yet been determined at the time of writing.
