Course & Elevation

The Sapporo Marathon features a scenic urban loop course through Hokkaido's capital city, passing Maruyama Park, Nakajima Park, and the Ishikari River. The course is predominantly flat with excellent spectator support and an energetic atmosphere typical of major Japanese marathons. Well-marked with abundant aid stations and water points throughout the route.

Surface: road Profile: Flat

🌤️ Weather

Temperature 25°C

Humidity 72%

Rain Chance 35%

August in Sapporo brings warm summer conditions with moderate humidity. Runners should expect temperatures in the mid-20s Celsius with occasional rain showers; cooling winds from surrounding mountains help mitigate heat stress.

Registration

Registration Opens March

Registration Closes June

Entry Cost ¥12,000-¥14,000

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🎯 Fun Facts

▸ Sapporo Marathon is Japan's northernmost major city marathon, featuring relatively cooler August temperatures compared to races in central and southern Japan.
▸ The race attracts significant international participation from runners seeking a summer marathon alternative to warmer regions of Asia.
▸ Established in 1997, the marathon has become a qualifier for other prestigious Japanese marathons including the Tokyo Marathon.
▸ Nakajima Park, featured prominently on the course, hosted equestrian and water sports during the 1972 Sapporo Winter Olympics.

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