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

Distance 42.195 km
Elevation Gain 185 m
Surface road
Profile Flat

Weather on Race Day

25°C

Temperature

72%

Humidity

35%

Rain Chance

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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