A marathon trip to enjoy spectacular views and gourmet food | Ainan Maranic, Ehime

• Table of Contents
• About Ainan Maranic - Food, Sea and Sun
• The appeal of Ainan Maranic
• summary

Ainan Town is located at the southernmost tip of Ehime Prefecture and can be reached by car in approximately 2.5 to 3 hours from Matsuyama Airport. There are no trains in Ainan Town, and the nearest train station is JR Uwajima Station. Therefore, access by car is recommended. Ainan Town is famous for sea bream farming, and its production volume accounts for 30% of Ehime Prefecture, which is number one in the country.

About Ainan Maranic - Food, Sea and Sun

The Ainan Maranic is a running event that takes participants through the natural beauty and tourist spots of Ainan Town. Participants can run while enjoying the beautiful nature and spectacular views, and can also enjoy local cuisine and interact with people at rest stops along the way.

Date and time : Saturday, September 27, 2025, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (9-hour time limit) Application period : 9:00 AM on May 1, 2025 to 5:00 PM on July 15, 2025Eligibility requirements : Participants must be 18 years of age or older on the day of the event, able to manage their physical condition independently during the event, and confident that they can complete the course while enjoying it (a full marathon completion time of approximately 5 hours is recommended).Start and finish line : Minami-Recreation Misozou Park (740 Misozou Hirajo, Ainan-cho, Minamiuwa-gun, Ehime Prefecture) Capacity : 530 peopleParticipation fee : 11,000 yen (insurance included) Participation prize : A set of Ainan Town specialty products and a tournament wristband

*The above dates and application period are for 2025, so please check the official Ainan Maranic website for each year for details!

For the Ainan Maranic, we recommend staying the night before the event. For information on accommodation and access, please see the URL below.

The appeal of Ainan Maranic

Next, I will introduce the appeal of the Ainan Maranic.

A course with a series of spectacular views

The charm of Ainan Town is undoubtedly the beautiful, blue Uwa Sea, the quiet streets of the fishing port, the mountain paths surrounded by greenery, and the opportunity to experience nature in abundance. The appeal of the Ainan Maranic is that it's not just a time competition, but you can run while taking in the spectacular views of Ainan Town's naturally rich scenery. Another unique feature of the Ainan Maranic is that the running course includes places where you can experience the spectacular scenery and culture, such as the Shiden Kai Exhibition Hall, Takamo Cape, and Ishigaki Village.

Recharge your energy with Ainan cuisine!

The rest area is one of the great pleasures of the Ainan Maranic. There, you can enjoy ice cream and juice made with Ainan Gold, a local specialty of Ainan Town, as well as rice bowls and other local dishes made with locally caught seafood.

A chance to run with a celebrity!

The Ainan Maranic also has fun events, such as the participation of popular runners and singer-songwriters. Influencer Takaya Mitsuya participated in 2023, and singer-songwriter SUI participated in 2024 and 2025, performing beautiful vocals after completing the race.

Extra Edition: For those who want to know more about the charms of Ainan Town

Ainan Town has many tourist spots where you can experience a variety of nature and culture. We recommend visiting these tourist spots before and after the tournament to further experience the charms of Ainan Town! Please see the article below for more information on tourist spots in Ainan Town.

summary

The Ainan Maranic is more than just a running event. The scenery surrounded by the sea and mountains, the local cuisine, and the people you meet will all become memories of your trip. Come experience the "running journey" in Ainan, something you can't get from just sightseeing.

Please refer to the article below for detailed information on how to get to Ainan Town.