Osaka marathon
The Osaka Marathon ( Japanese 大阪 マ ラ ソ ン , Ōsaka Marason ) is a marathon that has been held in Osaka since 2011 in autumn . It is organized by Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City and the Osaka Athletics Association.
route
The start is west of the park that surrounds Osaka Castle . From there it goes first south, then west and after five kilometers on a turning point route that leads past the administration building of Osaka prefecture back to the castle. Then you walk west on another turning point route to the Osaka Dome . The second half of the course leads south past the landmark Tsūtenkaku and then turns west to the destination at Intex Osaka .
statistics
Course records
- Men: 2:07:47 h, Asefa Tefera ( ETH ), 2019
- Women: 2:26:29 h, Aberu Mekuria ( ETH ), 2019
Winners list
| year | Men | Time (h) | Women | Time (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1, 2019 | Asefa Tefera ( ETH ) | 2:07:47 | Aberu Mekuria ( ETH ) | 2:26:29 |
| Nov 25, 2018 | Charles Munyeki ( KEN ) | 2:14:11 | Souad Kanbouchia ( MAR ) | 2:31:19 |
| Nov 26, 2017 | Kaleab Selomon ( ERI ) | 2:12:03 | Yumiko Kinoshita ( JPN ) | 2:34:38 |
| Oct. 30, 2016 | Benjamin Ngandu ( KEN ) | 2:12:47 | Yoshiko Sakamoto ( JPN ) | 2:36:02 |
| Oct 25, 2015 | Daniel Kosgei ( KEN ) | 2:13:46 | Maryna Damanzewitsch -2- | 2:32:28 |
| Oct 26, 2014 | Jackson Limo Kibet -2- | 2:11:43 | Maryna Damanzewitsch ( BLR ) | 2:33:04 |
| Oct 27, 2013 | Jackson Limo Kibet ( KEN ) | 2:12:06 | Monica Jepkoech ( KEN ) | 2:39:23 |
| Nov 25, 2012 | Bat-Ochiryn Ser-Od ( MGL ) | 2:11:52 | Lidia Șimon -2- | 2:33:12 |
| Oct 30, 2011 | Elijah Kipruto Sang ( KEN ) | 2:12:43 | Lidia Șimon ( ROU ) | 2:32:48 |
Web links
Commons : Osaka Marathon - Collection of Pictures, Videos, and Audio Files
- Official website (English version)
Coordinates: 34 ° 38 ′ 17 ″ N , 135 ° 25 ′ 3 ″ E