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Hokkaido Marathon
Sapporo · Aug 30, 2026
Japan's northernmost major marathon in the vibrant capital of Hokkaido. The August course passes through Sapporo's spacious grid-pattern downtown, university campuses, and parks, with a freshness that belies the summer date thanks to Hokkaido's cooler climate.
Date
Aug 30, 2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation
~120m elevation gain
Field Size
20,000 runners
Course
Starting from Odori Park, past Sapporo Clock Tower, Hokkaido University, and Maruyama Park, finishing at the stadium
Tips
- •August temps around 18-26°C, mild for summer — Hokkaido's climate is refreshing
- •The course is relatively flat with some gentle rollers through the park areas
- •Pre-race visits: Odori Park, Sapporo Beer Museum, Otaru Canal, Furano lavender fields
- •Hokkaido cuisine is legendary: soup curry, Genghis Khan lamb, dairy products, and ramen
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