The is an annual marathon sporting event in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. It is held in commemoration of the Kumamoto becoming an ordinance-designated city on April 1, 2012. Daily Yomiuri Kumamoto receives big-city designation April 2, 2012 The first running of the event took place on February 19, 2012. The race will take place for the second time on February 17, 2013. Kumamoto Castle Marathon website Information on 2013 Kumamoto Castle Marathon
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