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.
Course Facts
📈 Elevation Profile
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Interactive elevation chart coming soon
185m total gain • Flat profile
🗺️ Course Map
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Interactive course map coming soon
Sapporo, Japan • 42.195km road
🌤️ Weather on Race Day
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25°C
Temperature
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72%
Humidity
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35%
Rain Chance
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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.
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