The Fukuoka International Marathon will take a new form and return to the city on Dec. 4, 2022. Due to financial hardships and reduced popularity, the long-running international marathon race disbanded in December 2021. However, the organizers have established a new operating system and will invite 100 elite runners to the race. Source: NHK / KBC
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