Kobe City: Determination of Guests for “Kobe Marathon 2023” Event

Press Release (February 16, 2023)
Sports Planning Division, Culture and Sports Bureau

It has been decided that Yuko Arimori, a medalist in two consecutive Olympic Games, and Tetsuhiko Kim, a professional running coach, ekiden and marathon commentator, will be the guests of the Kobe Marathon 2023 (Sunday, November 19, 2023).
Guests will cheer on the runners and participate in official events to liven up the event.

Guests for the event

Yuko ARIMORI

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1992 Barcelona Olympics, Silver Medal, Women’s Marathon
1996 Atlanta Olympics, Bronze Medal, Women’s Marathon

Comments on the Kobe Marathon

Although the effects of the new coronavirus have continued for a long time, I am sincerely grateful for the understanding and cooperation of the organizers, sponsors, volunteers, local residents, and all the participating athletes who have made it possible to hold the marathon safely.
We hope that through the Kobe Marathon, all participants will feel the connection with others and the joy of running, and that each and every one of you will enjoy yourselves while participating in the race. I look forward to working with you all on the day of the marathon.

Tetsuhiko KIN

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Professional Running Coach, Ekiden and Marathon Commentator

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the Kobe Marathon 2023 as a guest runner.
On May 8, it was decided that the new coronavirus will be moved to category 5 under the Infectious Disease Control Law, and normal life will finally return.
For more than two years since 2020, direct connections between people have diminished. This year’s Kobe Marathon is sure to be an event that will reconnect people and further raise health awareness.
On November 19, the city of Kobe will be filled with tens of thousands of runners and many times that number of Kobe citizens cheering them on enthusiastically, sending a message of “gratitude and friendship” to the world.

(Reference) Outline of Kobe Marathon 2023

(1) Date
Sunday, November 19, 2023
(Runner registration and Marathon EXPO on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18)
(2) Capacity
20,000
(3) Course
Start (in front of Kobe City Hall) – Turnaround (west of Akashi Kaikyo Bridge (Nishimaiko, Tarumi Ward)) – Finish (Port Island (near Shimin (near the Plaza))
(4) Theme
“Thanks & Friendship” ~Thanks & Friendship~ (5) Comments on Kobe Marathon.