The race starts in the Minato Mirai district.
Spectators will be blown away when they see 25,000 runners packed into the streets of this central district, which serves as a symbol of Yokohama.
The scene of runners in an array of colorful outfits is sure to become one of the city’s newest attractions.

The Kannai and Yamashita districts have played a central role in Yokohama ever since the opening of the city’s port. Runners can catch glimpses of the YOKOHAMA RED BRICK WAREHOUSE, the Yokohama Three Towers, Nihon-odori Boulevard, Yokohama Stadium, Yokohama China Town and more of Yokohama’s numerous and excellent sightseeing spots as they head south along the coastline.

Expressway users normally view this scenery while driving through at high speeds. Runners will experience a brand new world of wonder as they run along this route with views of the Minato Mirai district in front of them, Yokohama Bay Bridge to their right and many other sights of the Yokohama Port area. Participants can enjoy in the sea breeze as they run through at the same elevation as the Yokohama Bay Bridge!

The 42.195-kilometer (26.219-mile) race ends in the heart of downtown Yokohama, the Minato Mirai district.Participants can enjoy Yokohama together with family and friends not only while they run, but also before and after the race. We are sure that the uniquely liberating scenery found in this familiar port town of Yokohama will become even more special in the hearts of each and every runner who completes the race.