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The 40th Gyoda Iron Sword Marathon
A marathon race run along a loop course through the city, visiting sites such as Ancient Lotus Park and Sakitama Kofun Park. A very popular annual event where participants run while experiencing Gyoda's rich history and nature firsthand.
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- Date2026 Sun, Apr 5
- Venueさきたま古墳公園City loop course including Ancient Lotus Park and Sakitama Kofun Park
- BookingBy Saturday, January 31, 2026, via the internet (Sports Entry) or by phone
Upcoming events nearby
- Handmade Udon Noodle Making Experience at Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato YoshimiWed, Nov 11 · Yoshimi · 道の駅いちごの里よしみabout 9.9 km
- Peony Walk Higashimatsuyama Fire Prevention FairMon, Nov 9 – Sun, Nov 15 · Higashimatsuyama · ピオニウォーク東松山about 14.5 km
- Higashimatsuyama City Library Mini Reading SessionWed, Nov 11 · Higashimatsuyama · City Library 3F Training Roomabout 11.5 km
Details
- Organizer
- Gyoda Iron Sword Marathon Executive Committee
- Contact
- Gyoda Iron Sword Marathon Executive Committee Secretariat (Sports Promotion Division 048-556-8336 *On weekends: Gyoda General Gymnasium 048-553-3377)
- Source
- 行田おもてなし観光局
- Name at the source
- 第40回 行田市鉄剣マラソン大会
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Venue map
Around the venue
The venue, さきたま古墳公園, is about 2.6 km in a straight line from 行田市 Station. Nearby parks you can visit after the event: つるまき公園 (about 1.3 km), 水城公園 (about 1.8 km), 本丸児童公園 (about 2.2 km). On rainy days, indoor places such as 埼玉県立さきたま史跡の博物館 (about 100 m) are an option.
Nearest stations
- 行田市 Station (秩父鉄道)about 2.6 km
- 東行田 Station (秩父鉄道)about 2.6 km
Nearby parks
Indoor places for rainy days
- 埼玉県立さきたま史跡の博物館Museum · 一般200円、高校生・学生100円、中学生以下無料about 100 m
- 行田市はにわの館Hands-on activities · 入館無料（はにわ作り：粘土1kg700円・2kg1,200円、土笛作り：650円、発掘体験：1,000円など）about 100 m
- 忍城NINJA体験Hands-on activities · 松プラン6,500円、竹プラン2,500円、梅プラン500円about 2.2 km
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