Marathons in Hokkaido

Hokkaido has one marathon in our database in Japan, centred on Sapporo.

Hokkaido Marathon typically draws around 12,000 finishers.

Browse the races below for course maps, elevation profiles, typical weather, and practical race-day detail to help you choose your next start line.

SapporoHokkaidoJapan

Hokkaido Marathon

The Hokkaido Marathon is northern Japan's largest marathon, drawing approximately 12k finishers each August through Sapporo. The course passes Odori Park, the Sapporo TV Tower, and the Toyohira River on wide Hokkaido boulevards with views toward the Ishikari plain. August's mild Sapporo summer — far cooler than mainland Japan — makes it a popular escape race.

Next race: Sunday, 22 August 2027

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AomoriAomoriJapan· 255 km away

Aomori Sakura Marathon

The Aomori Sakura Marathon draws approximately 1,500 finishers each April through northern Japan's cherry-blossom capital. The course passes Hirosaki Castle's cherry-blossom tunnels, the Aomori Bay Bridge, and the Hakkoda mountain foothills on flat Tsugaru plain roads. April's peak sakura season in Tohoku makes it one of Japan's most seasonally beautiful marathons.

Next race: Sunday, 25 April 2027

NiigataNiigataJapan· 604 km away

Niigata City Marathon

The Niigata City Marathon draws approximately 4,000 finishers each October through Japan's rice-basket capital on the Sea of Japan coast. The course passes the Bandai Bridge, the Shinano River mouth, and the Niigata waterfront with views of Sado Island on clear days. October's crisp Sea-of-Japan autumn and flat coastal terrain make it a popular Tohoku-region race.

Next race: Sunday, 11 October 2026

OtawaraTochigiJapan· 698 km away

Otawara Marathon

The Otawara Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each November on a rural road in Otawara, Japan. It is a classic runners' race with little distraction from rhythm and pacing. The course passes open Tochigi farm roads, lowland fields, and distant mountain views on quiet straightaways. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Monday, 23 November 2026

HitachiIbarakiJapan· 722 km away

Hitachi Seaside Marathon

The Hitachi Seaside Marathon draws approximately 2,000 finishers each November on a seaside road in Hitachi, Japan. It quickly became known for combining ocean scenery with a more demanding profile than flatter Japanese city races. The course passes Pacific Ocean lookouts, port roads, and urban climbs characteristic of the city's hillside coastline. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.

Next race: Sunday, 15 November 2026

MitoIbarakiJapan· 751 km away

Mito Komon Marathon

The Mito Komon Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each October on an urban road in Mito, Japan. The race honors the famous Mito Komon figure and leans strongly into local history. The route passes Kodokan approaches, city parks, and broad Ibaraki roads connected to the Tokugawa-era Mito heritage. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 25 October 2026

KurobeToyamaJapan· 762 km away

Carter Memorial Kurobe Meisui Marathon

The Carter Memorial Kurobe Meisui Marathon draws approximately 10k finishers each May on a scenic coastal and rural road in Kurobe, Japan. Named for Jimmy Carter, it is famous in Japan for exceptionally pure mountain-water aid stations. The route passes snowmelt-fed river sections, Toyama Bay views, and roads backed by the Northern Alps. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.

Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027

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