Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon 2026: results update
The 74th Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon was held on Sunday, February 1, 2026. A fierce dead heat unfolded between domestic and international contenders, and the close battle to the line thrilled the crowd.
Top 10 results
| Place | Athlete | Time | Team/Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Getachou Masresha | 2:06:49 | Ethiopia |
| 2 | Yuya Yoshida | 2:06:59 | GMO Internet |
| 3 | Asahi Kuroda | 2:07:03 | Aoyama Gakuin Univ (4) |
| 4 | Sota Fukutani | 2:07:11 | Kurosaki Harima |
| 5 | Daito Inoue | 2:07:36 | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |
| 6 | Atsushi Koga | 2:07:46 | Yaskawa Electric |
| 7 | Ichita Tameike | 2:07:59 | Chuo Univ (4) |
| 8 | Mohamed Reda El Aaraby | 2:08:01 | Morocco |
| 9 | Kento Kikutan(i) | 2:08:17 | Toyota Boshoku |
| 10 | Yodai Shirakawa | 2:08:48 | Chuo Univ (4) |
Japan’s standout performances
Japan’s runners placed in force near the top. Yuya Yoshida (2nd) finished as the top Japanese athlete, while Aoyama Gakuin University’s Asahi Kuroda (3rd) produced a strong late surge. The two earned qualification for the 2028 MGC (Marathon Grand Championship).
Key moments from the race
- The early pace was driven by international runners
- From the middle stages, Japanese runners moved up and formed a pack
- A tight battle over the final 10km continued all the way to the finish
- It also drew attention as a fight for MGC qualification
Official / related video
Note: The results above are compiled from official event results and announcements. Please check the linked sources for full details.
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