Osaka Women's Marathon 2026 - Live Stream

Sun, January 25, 2026 at 03:00 (GMT)

Your local time: Sun, January 25, 2026 at 03:00

View the live stream and TV coverage details, results, entry lists and meet schedule for the 2026 Osaka Women's Marathon.

The global road racing season kicks off in style on Sunday, January 25, 2026, as the prestigious Osaka Women’s Marathon returns to Yanmar Stadium Nagai for its 45th edition, once again attracting one of the strongest women-only marathon fields in the world.

How to Watch - Live Stream and TV Coverage

Fans can follow the action live on YouTube, Fuji TV, and TVer, with the broadcast set to go on air at 12:00 p.m. local time (GMT+9).

The race, a World Athletics Platinum Label event, holds top-tier status on the international calendar and is renowned for fast times and championship-level performances. The certified 42.195 km course starts and finishes at Nagai Stadium, guiding athletes through central Osaka past iconic city landmarks including Osaka Castle.

Action begins at 12:15 p.m. local time, with defending champion Workenesh Edesa of Ethiopia returning to protect her crown. Edesa, the course record holder at 2:18:51, headlines a deep international lineup that also features Uganda’s Stella Chesang and fellow Ethiopian Bedatu Hirpa, alongside Japan’s top domestic contenders.

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