The Kyoto Marathon 2025 (hosted by Kyoto City, the Kyoto Athletics Association, and co-hosted by the Kyoto City Athletics Association, the Kyoto Shimbun, and others) was held in Kyoto City on February 16, 2025, with the participation of approximately 16,000 runners. People of all ages and genders ran along the course, which allowed them to experience the charms of the ancient capital, including the Seven World Heritage Sites, the Five Mountains, and the scenery along the Kamo River.