Highlights
- Japan's only major full marathon held in summer
- A start and finish at central Odori Park
- Sections of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic course
Background & story
Launched in 1987, the Hokkaido Marathon is the country's only major full marathon run in the summer, finishing in the heart of Sapporo.
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Good to know for visitors
- Getting there
- Odori Station (Sapporo Subway), in the heart of the city. Open directions in Google Maps ↗
- Booking & entry
- Check tickets and details on the official page (button above).
- Paying
- Spectating free; runner entry opens in late March 2026.. Smaller venues in Japan are often cash-first — carry some yen (cards/IC not guaranteed).
- Language
- Mostly in Japanese — a translation app on your phone helps.
- Good for
- groups of friends, families
Good to know
Register the moment entry opens — places fill quickly.
Getting there
Start and finish at Odori Park — Odori Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo City, Hokkaido