Name: Sapporo Marathon 2023 [Special Entry Day (Pick Up Participation T-shirt)] (第51回札幌マラソン【スペシャルエントリーデイ（参加賞Tシャツ事前受取）】)
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Sapporo

About the Event

Experience the heart of Sapporo this autumn as thousands gather for one of Japan's largest city marathons. The Sapporo Marathon, drawing over 14,000 runners from across the nation, takes place on October 4th, 2026. This event is an officially recognized course by the Japanese Athletics Association and aims to provide a comfortable running experience for all participants.
The race offers various distance options including a half marathon, a 10km run, as well as shorter distances such as 5km and 1km races designed to cater to different levels of runners. The event is committed to sustainability with its "My Bottle" initiative, encouraging runners to bring their own water containers for hydration stations along the route.
Sapporo's vibrant cityscape serves as a stunning backdrop for this autumnal race, offering participants an engaging mix of urban and scenic routes that highlight local landmarks and attractions throughout the course. The marathon is not only about athletic competition but also fosters community spirit with enthusiastic volunteers and spectators cheering runners on every step of the way.
The Sapporo Marathon promises to be a memorable event for both seasoned athletes and beginners, celebrating the joy of running in one of Japan's most beloved fall traditions.

Races Offered

10km

Oct 04, 2026

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$31.20

2km Elementary School Students

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Distance — 2K

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2km Fun Pair

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3km Elementary School Students

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Distance — 3K

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3km Fun Pair

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3km Junior High School Students

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Distance — 3K

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5km Open

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Distance — 5K

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5km Wheelchair Race

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Anyone 1km Open

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Distance — 1K

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Half (Wave 1) ※Start Time: 9:30

Oct 04, 2026

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Distance — Half (Wave 1) ※Start Time: 9:30

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$49.92

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Sapporo.

thermostat Temperature

6.7° / 16.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.0° / 13.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

10.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

77.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:48

nightlight Sunset

16:50

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