The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will start with the women's and men's half marathon race walk final at 7:30 AM. Following this, the men's javelin throw heats will begin at 11:05 AM for Group A and 12:08 PM for Group B.
The marathon race walk final for both women and men will take place at 7:30 AM. Relay events will start at 21:45 PM with the women's 4x100 m relay heats, followed by the men's 4x100 m relay heats at 22:12 PM. Read more racing coverage.
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What should runners know about Asian Games Athletics Schedule Released?
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will feature marathon race walks and relay events. The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games will start with the women's and men's half marathon race walk final at 7:30 AM. Following this, the men's javelin throw heats will begin at 11:05 AM for Group A and 12:08 PM for Group B.
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Runner World published this brief on August 24, 2026. The underlying Japan Running News report was dated August 22, 2026.
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