The Yokohama Marathon 2025 was a huge success, aiming to be “Japan’s most lively marathon on race day,” where everyone could enjoy participating, watching, and supporting. ~ A string of passionate messages from distinguished guests for Yokohama and the runners ~
Runners Wellness Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 29, 2025 “Yokohama Marathon 2025” was a huge success, aiming to be “Japan’s most lively marathon on race day,” where everyone can enjoy participating, watching, and supporting. ~ A string of passionate messages for Yokohama and the runners from a stellar lineup of guests ~ -The Yokohama Marathon 2026 (tentative name) will be held on Sunday, October 25th! – The Yokohama Marathon 2025 (sponsored by the Yokohama Marathon Organizing Committee), a citizen-participation full marathon event, will be held on Sunday, October 26th, marking the major milestone of the 10th anniversary of the event’s inception as a full marathon. We undertook various initiatives with the aim of making this the most lively tournament in Japan on tournament day, one that everyone can enjoy: participating, watching, and supporting. Yokohama Marathon Official
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-a096ca88b96bffe6c51ad676163876ce-1500×999.jpg The “Wangan Highway Run” (approx. 20.5km), equivalent to a half marathon, was newly established to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the full marathon. Reni Takagi (Yokohama Charm Promotion Ambassador, Momoiro Clover Z), who will be running on the same course, was in charge of the commemorative first start flag. She sent the runners off with a spirited “Ready, set, go!” and then took off from the back of the pack herself. She recorded an impressive time of 1 hour, 54 minutes, and 30 seconds.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-e9f2614163d247b314bf9d31ff556a76-1477×1108.jpg After completing the race, Takagi appeared on stage at the finish area and said, “At first I was worried about the rain, but it didn’t rain very hard, so I think we were blessed with good weather. I’m fine with the cold! “Since I started running marathons, my basal metabolic rate has increased, and I’m no longer sensitive to the cold. I used to prefer summer to winter, but that’s gradually changed,” she said, referring to the weather. “It’s been a little over a year since I started running marathons, but even before I started, I had wanted to run in the Yokohama Marathon. So I was really happy to be able to run this time. I was also happy to be able to run in the Wangan Highway Run for the first time. It was a new experience to be able to run on a highway that you can normally only get to by car. The views were amazing, with industrial areas and the seascape unique to Yokohama,” she said, revealing that running in the Yokohama Marathon had been a dream of hers.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-73a62b67d0989742a4c10f5dfda6b640-1500×1002.jpg Regarding Yokohama, she smiled and said, “I have a solo song called ‘Lenny Arrives!!’ that sings about the charms of Yokohama. I was so happy and encouraged to see local kids dancing to the song.
Participating this time has made me love Yokohama even more than I did before.” Regarding her future plans for marathons, she declared, “I have a goal of running a full marathon someday.” “I decided in my mind to run without pushing myself too hard, and to have fun and be myself, and I was really happy to achieve my personal best in my hometown, so if I ever become able to run a full marathon, I would like to run here in Yokohama,” she said, showing her enthusiasm.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-f489bcba45affd27ee8739bbbe3ad354-949×754.jpg EXILE MAKIDAI will be a presenter at the award ceremony for the Minato Mirai 7km Run and will also appear as a stage guest.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-b3d2b73cea5efa66bb07718d3373d0b1-1500×1000.jpg “It was my first time having the opportunity to DJ and perform dance at such a big event as the Yokohama Marathon, and I was so grateful that everyone was so excited,” he said, looking back on the stage. “I saw the runners off at the starting line, and you could really feel the atmosphere of everyone having fun, with the feeling that it was starting from here! I was hoping to send them some encouragement, and seeing everyone’s smiles made me smile too.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-f7055ba3230edc964bfd84e9be7cdb0e-1500×1002.jpg Regarding Yokohama, he said, “There’s a port, and some new areas, so I felt a sense of vitality. I hope I can convey at least a little of Yokohama’s charm.” He also shared his memories of Yokohama, saying, “EXILE member USA is from Yokohama, and we often traveled along the Third Keihin Expressway listening to music, so the orange lights were really impressive.” He also shared his memories of Yokohama, saying, “To all the runners, I too live each day with the goal of doing my best that day in mind. I think it’s wonderful that you all run with all sorts of thoughts in mind, and I believe that by accumulating these daily goals and repeating them, the dots will connect and you will build and walk a wonderful life. I’ll do my best, so I hope you all continue to run with energy.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-f9655d8a594d5c31e6326d9f2ed68d22-1500×1002.jpg And this time, the flagship product of Yokohama Vanilla Co., Ltd., where Yokohama native Yuto Takahashi serves as President and CEO, “Salted Vanilla Financier,” was selected as the tournament’s signature “Lucky School Lunch.” It also won first place in the “Lucky School Lunch General Election.” Takahashi, a self-proclaimed Yokohama DeNA BayStars fan, recently had the opportunity to speak with Alex Ramirez, who participated in the “Fun Run (Family).” In addition to
passionately expressing his love for the BayStars, he also declared his hometown of Yokohama, “It’s the city where we started, where we peaked, and where we want to take it to even greater heights.” During the press conference, he expressed his excitement, saying, “It was like a dream, a strange feeling, having Manager Ramirez on stage with me and being able to talk about all sorts of things in such a warm atmosphere.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-d36bc0d15bfc6f5e689ebd5e527abc6f-1500×1002.jpg And about the Yokohama Marathon, “Not only was everyone excited at the finish line, but even though the temperature was low, the atmosphere was overflowing with enthusiasm, and it felt like it warmed not only my body but my heart as well.” Regarding the “Lucky School Lunch,” a Yokohama Marathon specialty, and its “Salted Vanilla Financier” winning first place in the “Lucky School Lunch General Election,” they commented with joy, “The Yokohama Marathon is an event that represents Yokohama and involves the whole city, so winning first place among all the various sweets participating is encouraging for us, and it makes me realize that people are gradually becoming aware of our existence.” Finally, she addressed the runners, saying, “I’m not good at long-distance running and have never even attempted a marathon, so I really respect the fact that you’re even thinking about taking on the challenge of a marathon. I think long-distance running is a big challenge for yourself, and it can also give you courage, so I hope you’ll continue running and marathons while also carrying the feelings of those who find it difficult to run.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-2227426d27fd374cf140023747b2e939-1500×1002.jpg Afterwards, he returned to the stage as the Full Marathon Awards Ceremony Presenter and congratulated the top prize-winning runners.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-50186fbbe6ad24424290f087cd76a490-1500×1000.jpg Also on stage, Chase and Rubble danced with the children in attendance during the “Play with Paw Patrol!” segment. In a segment introducing the BMO Vancouver Marathon, Canada’s largest marathon, which has signed a partnership agreement with the Yokohama Marathon, the top male and female full marathon runners from Yokohama City were awarded a spot in the BMO Vancouver Marathon to be held in May next year, as well as a travel and accommodation package. The event was a huge success from start to finish.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/158930/45/158930-45-e18a876fa7466f3e5880177a65430c8c-1500×1000.jpg The Yokohama Marathon 2026 (tentative name) has been scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026. We hope you’ll look forward to next year’s event. Yokohama Marathon Official Website For more information about this release
