Tyrannosaurus Race at Tanabe Ogigahama 2026

Dates & time: October 18, 2026 (Sun) 9:00〜12:00（レース受付8:30〜）
Price & booking: Race: adult division ¥1,000 per entry; junior division (elementary-school age and under) free. Treasure hunt, dinosaur-catching game and clam digging are free The race requires advance entry, limited to the first 100. Apply via the entry form (opened 24 July; closes when full). Bring your own dinosaur suit (rentals are fully booked). No booking is needed for the treasure hunt, clam digging and other activities.
Venue & access: Tanabe Ogigahama Beach (Tanabe, Wakayama) About 1 km (roughly 15 minutes on foot) from JR Kii-Tanabe Station on the Kisei Line. By car, use the paid car park at the venue (400 spaces).

There are 8 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Tanabe Ogigahama Beach (Tanabe, Wakayama), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Tanabe's first Tyrannosaurus Race, run in dinosaur costumes, takes place at Ogigahama Beach. Racers compete in the adult (male/female) division or the junior division for elementary-school age and under, with the first 100 pre-registered entries taking part. A treasure hunt, a dinosaur-catching game and clam digging are free, and the local Benkei morning market is held the same day.

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Benkei-ichi (a popular local morning market)

※Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather, announced on the Tanabe Tourism Association website and social media

※Enquiries: Tanabe Tourism Association 0739-26-9929 (info@tanabe-kanko.jp)

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FAQ

How much does it cost to enter?

Race: adult division ¥1,000 per entry; junior division (elementary-school age and under) free. The treasure hunt, dinosaur-catching game and clam digging are free.

Can I rent a dinosaur suit?

Rentals are already full. If you want to take part, please bring your own suit.

Can young children take part?

Yes. The junior division (elementary-school age and under) is free. The treasure hunt is for children up to elementary school, and the dinosaur-catching game and clam digging are free too.

What happens if it rains?

It goes ahead in light rain and is cancelled in severe weather. Cancellations are posted on the Tanabe Tourism Association website and social media.