Kyoto Marathon 2027 Volunteer Recruitment

Kyoto Marathon 2027 (race day 21 February 2027) is recruiting 7,000 volunteers for activity days 18–21 February: runner check-in preparation and check-in at Miyako Messe, and race-day operations (guidance, aid stations, course marshalling) at blocks from Nishikyogoku Athletic Park to the Okazaki finish area. Applications close 23:59 on 13 November 2026, first come first served; as of 10 November the check-in, detour-guidance and junior categories are already closed as full, and only race-day operations (21 Feb) remain open. The official conditions state only that applicants must be 15 or older on the activity day (junior-high students excluded) and able to handle everyday conversation and reading/writing in Japanese; no nationality condition is stated. Volunteers who can handle a foreign language tick a box on the form and may be asked to assist overseas runners. There is no pay, meal or transport allowance; staff wear and other items are provided. Apply via the official website (email registration, then a form) or by post.