Sapporo Sayonara Marathon 2026 (2026さっぽろさよならマラソン)

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Sapporo Sayonara Marathon 2026 (2026さっぽろさよならマラソン) www.sportsentry.ne.jp
Date 01 Nov, 2026
Races 12 distances
Entry fee $27.85
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Sapporo Sayonara Marathon 2026 (2026さっぽろさよならマラソン)

About the event

Wrap up your year with the warm and welcoming Sapporo Citizens Marathon, held on November 1, 2026. This scenic race starts at the Sekisui Hall Stadium within Makomanai Park, taking runners through lush park trails before descending to the banks of Toyohira River. The course features a picturesque loop around the riverbank near the 22nd Street Bridge, where participants will enjoy stunning views and then return to the stadium for an approximate total distance of 10.5 kilometers per lap. For those seeking more mileage, the half marathon option covers two laps through this enchanting route.
The event atmosphere is characterized by friendly locals cheering runners on as they traverse Sapporo's iconic landscapes, making it a memorable experience for both first-time and seasoned participants alike.

Races offered

01Nov

Men's A Group / Half Marathon (Loop Course)

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Distance
21.1K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Men's B Group / Half Marathon (Loop Course)

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Distance
21.1K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Men's C Group / Half Marathon (Loop Course)

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Distance
21.1K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Men's D Group / Half Marathon (Loop Course)

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Distance
21.1K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Men's G Group / Quarter Marathon (10.5km)

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Distance
10.5K
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Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Men's H Group / Quarter Marathon (10.5km)

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Distance
10.5K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Men's I Group / Quarter Marathon (10.5km)

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Distance
10.5K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Men's J Group / Quarter Marathon (10.5km)

Running

Distance
10.5K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Women's E Group / Half Marathon (Loop Course)

Running

Distance
21.1K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Women's F Group / Half Marathon (Loop Course)

Running

Distance
21.1K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Women's K Group / Quarter Marathon (10.5km)

Running

Distance
10.5K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85
01Nov

Women's L Group / Quarter Marathon (10.5km)

Running

Distance
10.5K
Countdown
Today
Entry fee
$27.85

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Sapporo.

Temperature0.0° / 8.5°
Feels like-3.9° / 5.0°
Sunshine hours6h 11m
Rainfall4.4 mm
Snowfall0.5 cm
Wind11.2 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity77.0%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:26
Sunset16:11

About Sapporo

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Sapporo is a designated city in Hokkaido, Japan. Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, it lies within the alluvial fan of the Toyohira River, a tributary of the Ishikari River. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Prefecture and Ishikari Subprefecture. As of August 1, 2026, the city has a population of 1,962,596, making it the largest city in Hokkaido and the largest north of Tokyo. It is the fifth-most populous city in Japan and is Hokkaido's cultural, economic, and political center.

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