Win Your Way to Mount Fuji, Japan: Enter Our Bib Giveaway This Week
Mark your calendars: Sunday, December 14, 2025, is the date for one of the most breathtaking races on the planet—the Mt. Fuji International Marathon, winding its full 42.195 km loop around the serene shores of Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saiko in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan.
Why It’s a Runner’s Dream
Participants are treated to dramatic, constantly changing views of snow-capped Mt. Fuji—a UNESCO World Heritage site—while circling the glittering Kawaguchiko and Saiko lakes amid autumn foliage and crisp winter air.
The looped lake route, punctuated by a challenge known as “heartbreak hill,” has earned the course praise as one of the most beautiful in the world.
2. Perfect Balance: Challenge & Community
The course is officially certified by AIMS, JAAF, and World Athletics, promising accurate timing over mostly flat terrain—ideal for both seasoned and first-time marathoners.
Plus, runners soak in a festival-like atmosphere: cheering crowds, local music, and race-day energy that the running community describes as “stunning” and “incredibly proud”.
Originating as the Lake Kawaguchiko Marathon in 1976 and rebranded in 2012, the event has blossomed into a global gathering drawing over 10,000 runners annually—including athletes from over 35 countries.
Whether you run the full marathon, 17 km lake loop, or 11 km charity fun run, you’re joining a vibrant, international community.
Win a Spot at Mount Fuji International Marathon 2025! Enter Our Bib Giveaway
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2 guaranteed marathon bibs (Dec 14, 2025)
Entries close Sunday, July 27, 11:59 PM JST
*Participants need to be OneASICS members to be eligible, and terms and conditions apply. Not an existing OneASICS member? Sign up for your OneASICS account here.
🎉 Winners announced Wednesday, July 30 via Instagram DM. Open to runners ages 18+.
Entry fees range from ¥25,000 (~US $190) for the full marathon, to ¥18,000 for the 17 km loop and ¥10,000 for the fun run
Ideal weather: Typically crisp, cool conditions—around 9 °C (48 °F), perfect for endurance running
Scenic peak: December’s wintry clarity, autumn leaves along the lakeshore, and Fuji’s crisp silhouette amplify the marathon’s visual magic
Unforgettable Journey Through Heart of Japan’s Local Culture
Running the Mt. Fuji International Marathon is more than just a race—it’s an unforgettable journey through Japan’s heart, weaving local culture, warm hospitality, and awe-inspiring landscapes into a single experience. Whether aiming for a personal record or simply chasing the ultimate runner’s backdrop, this race is one to treasure.
Don’t miss your chance—to win one of two bibs, enter our giveaway by July 27, and join us in December 2025 for the run of a lifetime.
Ready to run with Mt. Fuji at your side?
Enter the giveaway now, lace up your shoes, and let’s chase that legendary view together.
(1) The competition rules adhere to the 2024 Japan Association of Athletics Federations’ regulations and this event’s regulations.
(2) As a rule, runners are to run on the left side of the road (on the right in some sections).
(3) Runners who do not reach a checkpoint before the cut-off time must retire from the race.
(4) The time limit for the race is six hours from the starting signal (“gun time”) at which time the race is cut off.
(5) If the referee determines that a competitor is unable to continue the race or if a runner interferes with another competitor (by running backwards or irregularly, etc.), that competitor may be disqualified from the race.
(6) The official record of the event is the time from the starting signal.
(7) Running alongside another runner to set a pace is prohibited, except for approved individuals accompanying a person with an impediment. It is also prohibited to run alongside a vehicle.
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