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Premium
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Private Run
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5km – 42km
Running in Okinawa feels like training in a tropical resort—often called “Japan’s Hawaii”, it’s one of the country’s most popular vacation destinations. Palm-lined streets, turquoise ocean views, and warm breezes turn even an easy jog into a holiday memory. In and around Naha, you can enjoy coastal roads, seaside parks, and relaxed neighborhoods that show a very different side of Japan from Tokyo or Osaka: slower, sunnier, and deeply influenced by Ryukyu culture.
Okinawa is also a major destination on Japan’s running calendar. The Naha Marathon attracts runners from all over the country, filling the city with tens of thousands of participants and supporters every year. Taking part—or simply running parts of the course on your own—lets you feel the island’s famous hospitality and festival atmosphere up close. For visiting runners, Okinawa offers the perfect mix: resort-level scenery, rich local culture, and a running experience that feels like a true celebration from the first step to the last.
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