Tsumagoi Highland Cabbage Marathon
18th Tsumagoi Highland Cabbage Marathon
Event Overview
Date
July 5, 2026
The race will take place regardless of the weather.
Schedule
Entry Period: February 12 (Thu) – May 20 (Wed)
Pre-Race Check-in: July 4 (Sat), 15:00–17:00
Entry Capacity
Maximum Participants: 3,000 runners
(Entries accepted on a first-come, first-served basis)
For details on race entry, courses, and categories, please visit the official Tsumagoi Highland Cabbage Marathon website.
Important Information for International Participants
Please note that the area surrounding the race venue is very rural.
There are no convenience stores, supermarkets, or restaurants within walking distance of the venue.
If you require snacks or light meals, we recommend purchasing them in advance or using the food trucks available on race day.
Taxi services in the area are extremely limited, especially during the event. Securing transportation on the day of the race may be difficult without prior arrangements.
For participants traveling from overseas, we strongly recommend using the official shuttle bus, unless you plan to arrive by rental car.
The Tsumagoi Highland Cabbage Marathon is a unique road race that takes runners through vast cabbage fields—one of the iconic landscapes of Tsumagoi Village.
Known for its relentless hills and challenging elevation changes, the race proudly calls itself “the toughest road race in Japan.”
It’s a demanding course, but the sweeping highland views and fresh mountain air make every step worthwhile.
Couple Pair Category
A special category designed to celebrate partnership and teamwork.
▶ Couples will receive original Tsumagoi souvenirs, including a locally inspired “Happy Marriage” charm.
▶ Couples entered in this category must cross the finish line hand in hand.
▶ Entry in the Couples Category requires an overnight stay at a designated accommodation the night before the race (This requirement does not apply to residents of Tsumagoi Village).
ACCESS
●Venue Tokai University Tsumagoi Highland Training Center Multi-Purpose Ground
●Parking Main Parking: Former Baragi Ski Area Parking Lots (Lots 1–3)
Overflow Parking: Palcall Tsumagoi Resort Parking Area
嬬恋高原キャベツマラソン 無料送迎シャトルバス 2025(※参考)
● 必ず行き先をご確認いただき、お乗り間違えのないようにご注意ください。
● 定刻になりましたらバスは出発いたしますので、時間に余裕をもってお集まりください。
● 公共交通機関のダイヤ変更によって、運行計画が変更になる場合がございますので、あらかじめご了承ください。
※2025年度大会のキャベツマラソンシャトルバス運行ルートとなります。
※2026年のJRダイヤ確定後、正式な時刻表を作成致します。
※JRへの接続を最優先に運行計画を策定いたします。