The Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon was held in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, on a course overlooking the Kanmon Strait and Hibikinada Sea, with approximately 10,000 people participating in the full marathon and 2 km fun run. The numbers of participants and finishers, as well as the winners and times by gender, were announced.
The Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon was held on a course overlooking the Kanmon Strait and Hibikinada Sea. The full marathon had 9287 starters and 8142 finishers, while 915 people took part in the fun run.
The men’s overall winner was Takami Yuhi (高見 雄飛), 32, of Nagato City Hall, with a time of 2 hours 23 minutes 47 seconds. The women’s overall winner was Terai Shiori (寺井 詩織), 32, of Nagasaki City, with a time of 2 hours 51 minutes 06 seconds. Both completed the race while aiming to set personal bests.
There were 915 participants in the fun run, who made their way to the finish amid cheers from spectators along the course, together with the marathon finishers. Takami expressed his gratitude for his family’s support, while Terai said that her intention to enjoy the event with her family contributed to her victory.