12,000 Join First Fukuoka Marathon
On Nov. 9, approximately 12,000 people participated in the first Fukuoka Marathon, a joint effort by the cities of Fukuoka and Itoshima. Despite the on-again,-off-again rain on the day of the race, many residents lined the streets to cheer on the runners. The 42.195km course started in Tenjin and made its way westward out of the city along the coast before ending at the Itoshima City Shima Branch Office. It afforded runners views of popular spots such as Fukuoka Tower and the Meoto Rocks. According to the organizers, 97.3% of the runners completed the marathon.
