Hokkaido Marathon
Sapporo, Japan
- Marathon
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
The Hokkaido Marathon is a full marathon that has been held since 1987. It is known as Japan’s only marathon to be held in the summer, taking advantage of Sapporo’s cool climate. Completing the Hokkaido Marathon has become somewhat of a status symbol among runners because of the tough conditions … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Aug 30):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°C) | 23 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 30 |
| L (°C) | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 |
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Prepare for running in hot weather
This is a very well organized race with thousands of runners. It doesn’t start until 8:30 with a 6 hour cutoff. Aid stations are through out the course with cold … MORE
This is a very well organized race with thousands of runners. It doesn’t start until 8:30 with a 6 hour cutoff. Aid stations are through out the course with cold water, sports drinks and ice. The start and finish is at Odori Park and I recommend spending a couple of days exploring Sopporo. I’m considering doing this marathon again😊