Kirk with news for runners: Kumamoto City has decided to hold the Kumamoto Marathon on 19 February, 2023. The last marathon was held in 2020; the event was not held in 2021 and 2022 due to concerns about COVID-19. I have no information at this point about when runners will be able to apply to participate. If I get such information I hope to be able to post it on this page in a timely manner but I can't make any promises in that regard.