Higashine Sakuranbo Marathon

About the Event

Experience the sweetest run in Japan's "Fruit Kingdom" at the Higashine Sakuranbo Marathon. This unique event celebrates the region's world-renowned cherry harvest, offering a scenic course through the heart of Yamagata's premier fruit-growing landscapes. As you run, you'll be immersed in the vibrant agricultural beauty that defines Higashine City, with the majestic Zao Mountain Range often in view. Supported by a coalition of major local and international sponsors, this is more than a race—it's a flavorful journey and a true taste of Japanese regional culture, perfect for runners seeking a uniquely delicious and scenic marathon experience.

Races Offered

3 km

Jun 01, 2025

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3 km Walk

Jun 01, 2025

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5 km

Jun 01, 2025

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5 km Walk

Jun 01, 2025

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Half Marathon

Jun 01, 2025

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Distance — 21.1K

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Higashine.

thermostat Temperature

15.9° / 25.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

16.5° / 26.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 21m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

5.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

04:14

nightlight Sunset

19:02

About Higashine

Learn more about the host city, Higashine.

Higashine is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the city had an estimated population of 47,910 in 17868 households, and a population density of 230 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 207.17 square kilometres (80 sq mi).