On September 30, 2025, the Kyoto Marathon Executive Committee announced the results of the runner recruitment for the Kyoto Marathon 2026, to be held on February 15, 2026. The lottery ratio was 2.7 times, an increase from the previous event. Applications from both Japan and abroad poured in after Nintendo (Minami Ward, Kyoto City) announced its sponsorship on September 12.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
