It currently holds IAAF Silver Label Road Race status and the professional races attract over 1000 entries each year,[1] and hosted by the Sankei Shimbun, Sankei Sports, Okayama Broadcasting, BS Fuji.

A companion 20 km race began in 1949 in addition to the scheduled marathon.

In addition, a small number of foreign athletes are invited to compete each year.

[4] The course is AIMS-certified making performances at the course eligible for national and world records.

[5] The course of the half marathon is largely linear, beginning at the Marugame Stadium and heading eastwards before abruptly looping back to follow the same path back towards the finish point within the stadium.