The is an annual

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sporting event for men and women over the classic distance of 42.195 kilometres which is held in mid February in Kyoto, Japan. The course starts at

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and pass through Kyoto Botanical Gardens and the right

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and finishes near Heian Jingu. It was one of the top ten most expensive of the world's biggest marathons by entry cost in 2015. An event with the same name was held from 1969 to 1982.

Results

Key:

Kyoto Marathon (1969–1982)

References

External links

Kyoto Marathon official website
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List of Certified Marathon Courses in 2016
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