In short
Osaka Marathon 2028: lottery entries should be accepted from Wednesday, July 28, 2027 to Friday, August 27, 2027, starting at 10:00 a.m., Tokyo time. Results are expected on Tuesday, September 28, 2027. Race date: late February 2028 (2027: 28 February).
Estimated date: in 2026, entries opened on Tuesday 28 July at 10 am and closed on 28 August at 5 pm, with results on 28 September. 2027: same period, to be checked.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the 2028 lottery dates?
- Today
- July 28, 2027 Lottery opens10:00 a.m., Tokyo time
- Aug. 27, 2027 Lottery entries close
- Sept. 28, 2027 Lottery results
- Late February 2028 Race day estimated dateStart time not announced yet
What do you book and at what price?
| What you book | A spot in the lottery for a bib |
| Price | US$145 for an overseas runner, plus an 11% fee and two US$5 donations (2027 edition)Price taken from the source, with its year. |
How do you enter, step by step?
- Create your JTB Sports Station accountBefore July 28, 2027. It is the platform for runners living outside Japan.
- Enter from July 28, 2027 to August 27, 2027In 2026: from 10 am on the first day to 5 pm on the last, Japan time. A ballot only if oversubscribed.
- Results on September 28, 2027By email. If drawn, pay before the date given in the email, or the place is lost.
- Not drawn? Watch for extra placesAdditional places may be announced after September 28, 2027 (2027 rules).
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.
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Frequently asked questions
Osaka Marathon 2028: what is the opening date?
Lottery opens on Wednesday, July 28, 2027 at 10:00 a.m., Tokyo time. Closes on Friday, August 27, 2027. Estimated date: in 2026, entries opened on Tuesday 28 July at 10 am and closed on 28 August at 5 pm, with results on 28 September. 2027: same period, to be checked. To be confirmed.
How much is the Osaka Marathon bib for an overseas runner?
US$145 for the 2027 edition, plus an 11% fee and at least two US$5 donations. In a group: US$150 per person.
How do you enter the Osaka Marathon from abroad?
Online through JTB Sports Station (jtbsports.jp), during the entry window. Runners living in Japan use RUNNET.
How many places are there at the Osaka Marathon?
31,970 in the marathon for the 2027 edition, out of 34,000 runners in total. Time limit: 7 hours.
Osaka Marathon 2028: when are the lottery results published?
Results are expected on Tuesday, September 28, 2027.