[2026 Hokkaido Marathon] Race Entry + Great Value Selected 2-Night Stay

Detailed race information and notes are provided below

The Hokkaido Marathon is a full marathon race that has been held since 1987. Taking advantage of Sapporo’s cool climate, it has become the only full marathon in Japan held during the summer. In Japan, it is an officially recognized event by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, and the course is certified by AIMS and JAAF. The marathon route starts from the TV Tower in Odori Park and passes by Nakajima Park, Hokkaido University, and the Hokkaido Government Office, offering beautiful scenery along the way. Come experience running on an Olympic course!

2026 Hokkaido Marathon

• Race date: 2026/08/30 (Sun)
• Race category: Full Marathon (42.195K)

📢The following is 2025 information for reference only. Please refer to the organizer’s final announcement for actual details.

• Start time: 2026/08/30, Wave 1 at 8:30 AM, Wave 2 at 8:45 AM
• Time limit: 6 hours, with 11 cutoff points.
• Eligibility: Participants must be at least 19 years old on the day of the event and able to complete the marathon within 6 hours (excluding high school students)
• Race route: Odori Nishi 4-chome (Sapporo Ekimae-dori) – Susukino (same) – Hosui-dori – Horohira Bridge – Nakanoshima-dori – Shiroishi Moiwa-dori – Hiragishi-dori – Soseigawa-dori (partly inside a tunnel) – Miyanosawa Kita 24-jo-dori – Shin-dori – Kotoni Kita Passage – Shin-Ni 2-jo Passage – Nishino-dori Kitano-dori – Nishino-dori. Odori Nishi 4-chome (Sapporo Ekimae-dori)
• Race pack pickup location: Odori Park 8-chome
• Race pack pickup time (tentative): 08/28 (Fri) 13:00–20:00, 08/29 (Sat) 10:00–20:00. Actual times are subject to the final itinerary.

*No registration will be accepted on race day; pickup is only available on the dates and times listed above. If you are coming from far away, please plan carefully.

*Pickup by proxy is allowed. However, please note that in this case, the participant’s “pickup QR code” is required (a screenshot is also acceptable).

*The above information is for reference only. Please refer to the final itinerary for actual details.

[Hokkaido Marathon Course Map & Elevation Chart] Course Video Guide The following is 2025 information for reference.



[Checkpoints (Cutoff Points)] The following is 2025 information for reference.

[Aid Stations] The following is 2025 information for reference.

[Participation Gift & Finisher Gift] The following is 2025 information for reference.

• Participation Gift: Original T-shirt.

• Finisher Gift: Finisher medal and finisher towel.

*No official finisher certificate will be issued on race day. Participants may download the preliminary online results sheet, and the final version will be available for download within one week after the race.

[Awards] The following is 2025 information for reference.

• On race day

Men’s / Women’s divisions: Overall places 1–8 in each division

Visually impaired men’s / women’s divisions: WPA-registered athletes places 1–3 in each division

• Sent later; certificates will be mailed later

Men’s / Women’s divisions: Places 1–3 in each age group

Visually impaired men’s / women’s divisions: WPA non-registered athletes places 1–3 in each division

※ Age groups are: under 24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, and 75 and above

※ The finishing records of the top 100 overall in the men’s and women’s divisions, the top 50 in each age group, and the top 10 in the visually impaired men’s and women’s divisions are scheduled to be published in the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper the day after the race.

※ Overall rankings will be determined by gun time, while age-group rankings will be determined by chip time.

Comfortable hotel options with convenient access to and from the race venue

Selected Accommodation 1: Sapporo Fun Gate Hotel

Address: 〒060-0063 998-6 Minami 3-jo Nishi 9-chome, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Stay dates: 2026/08/29, 2026/08/30, total 2 nights

Check-in time: 15:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM

Single Room | 12㎡ | Breakfast included

Twin Room | 13㎡ | Breakfast included

Room Amenities

Bathroom / Heated toilet / Wireless LAN / LCD TV / Wired internet connection / Open-style refrigerator / Video-on-demand service (charged) / Telephone (external calls charged) / Electric kettle / Shampoo / Body soap / Sleepwear (first day only) / Towels / Hair dryer / Conditioner / Bath towels / Slippers / Bath mat / Tissues

Rental Equipment

Trouser press / Humidifier / Mobile phone charging plug

Selected Accommodation 2: the b Sapporo

Address: 〒060-0063 2-17-17 Minami 3-jo Nishi, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido

Stay dates: 2026/08/29, 2026/08/30, total 2 nights

Check-in time: 15:00 PM Check-out time: 11:00 AM

Single Room | 13㎡ | Breakfast included

Twin Room | 18㎡ | Breakfast included

Hotel Facilities

Free Wi-Fi, coffee machine, laundry room, ice machine, smoking area

Room Amenities

LCD TV, Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi (free), air purifier with humidifier, air conditioning, desk, refrigerator, hair dryer, tea set/kettle, sleepwear, safe

Rental Equipment

Trouser press, iron, desk lamp, LAN cable, mobile phone charger, hair dryer, curling iron

*Please note that loan items are available in limited quantities.

Transportation suggestions for your independent trip. Actual traffic conditions are subject to Japan’s announcements on the day, and you may also purchase tickets in advance to avoid limited availability.

■ Direct flights from Taiwan to the local airport

At present, there are direct flights from Taipei, Taiwan to New Chitose Airport in Japan. You may check New Chitose Airport to find your preferred flight arrangement.

■ New Chitose Airport ↔️ Sapporo Fun Gate Hotel

[JR Train] Please refer to the route map.

Take the JR Rapid Airport from the airport, transfer at “Sapporo Station” to the Namboku Subway Line to “Susukino Station”, then walk about 10 minutes (850 meters) from Exit 4 to reach the hotel.

[Airport Bus] Please refer to the route map

Take the airport bus from New Chitose Airport, get off at “Minami 3-jo Susukino”, then walk 12 minutes to reach the hotel.

■ Sapporo Fun Gate Hotel ↔️ Race pack pickup location (Odori Park 8-chome)

It is about a 7-minute walk (500 meters) from the hotel to the race pack pickup location (Odori Park 8-chome).

★ For the return trip, simply walk back along the same route in the opposite direction to return to the hotel. Please refer to the map.

■ Sapporo Fun Gate Hotel ↔️ Race start/finish point (Odori Nishi 4-chome)

It is about a 15-minute walk (1.1 km) from the hotel to the race start/finish point (Odori Nishi 4-chome).

★ For the return trip, simply walk back along the same route in the opposite direction to return to the hotel. Please refer to the map.

■ New Chitose Airport ↔️ the b Sapporo

[JR Train] Please refer to the route map.

Take the JR Rapid Airport from the airport, transfer at “Sapporo Station” to the Namboku Subway Line to “Susukino Station,” then walk about 3 minutes (850 meters) from Exit 1 to reach the hotel.

[Airport Bus] Please refer to the route map

Take the airport bus from New Chitose Airport, get off at “Minami 3-jo Susukino,” and the hotel is directly in front of you.

■ the b Sapporo ↔️ Race pack pickup location (Odori Park 8-chome)

It is about a 17-minute walk (1.2 km) from the hotel to the race pack pickup location (Odori Park 8-chome).

★ For the return trip, simply walk back along the same route in the opposite direction to return to the hotel. Please refer to the map.

■ the b Sapporo ↔️ Race start/finish point (Odori Nishi 4-chome)

It is about a 10-minute walk (700 km) from the hotel to the race start/finish point (Odori Nishi 4-chome).

★ For the return trip, simply walk back along the same route in the opposite direction to return to the hotel. Please refer to the map.

Recommended famous sightseeing spots in Hokkaido to make your independent trip even more enriching

• Tanukikoji Shopping Street

※ About a 10-minute walk from the hotel

The oldest and largest shopping street in Hokkaido. Its long arcade is also a distinctive feature. From long-established shops that have been operating for 60 years to the latest trendy stores, it is a blend of tastes.

• Susukino

※ About a 5–6 minute walk from the hotel

The largest entertainment district in northern Japan, marked by the large Nikka billboard. There are about 3,500 restaurants and various entertainment facilities.

• Nakajima Park

※ About 15 minutes by car from the hotel

Located in central Sapporo, Nakajima Park offers abundant natural scenery and has been selected as one of Japan’s 100 best urban parks. It is a relaxing spot in the city center, featuring many attractions such as the nationally important cultural property “Hoheikan” and a Japanese garden.

[Package Includes]

1. Entry to the 2026 Hokkaido Marathon.

2. Two nights at a selected hotel: Sapporo Fun Gate Hotel or the b Sapporo. (Hotel and room type depend on your selection)

3. If the race includes participation gifts, etc., all details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

[Excluded Expenses]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Personal passport application fees, some meals, fees for use of other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (For example: beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※ We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance (children under 15 are not eligible for travel insurance coverage according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race entries cannot be canceled once booked. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please submit the relevant documents and contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and refund confirmation. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 02-77550575.

[Visa]

Holders of a Taiwan passport may enter and exit Japan visa-free, but the passport must be valid for more than 6 months and must include the Republic of China national ID number. Holders of foreign passports should check for themselves whether a Japanese visa is required.

[Time Difference]

All of Japan is in the same time zone, Greenwich Mean Time (G.M.T.) +9 hours, which is 1 hour ahead of Taiwan.

[Package Includes]

1. Entry to the 2026 Hokkaido Marathon.

2. Two nights at a selected hotel: Sapporo Fun Gate Hotel or the b Sapporo. (Hotel and room type depend on your selection)

3. If the race includes participation gifts, etc., all details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

[Excluded Expenses]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Personal passport application fees, some meals, fees for use of other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (For example: beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※ We recommend purchasing your own travel insurance (children under 15 are not eligible for travel insurance coverage according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race entries cannot be canceled once booked. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please submit the relevant documents and contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and refund confirmation. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 02-77550575.

[Hotel Check-in Method]

After your booking is confirmed, you only need to present your original passport at the hotel front desk on the day of check-in to complete the check-in process smoothly.

[Race Pack Pickup]

Please go to the venue on your own to pick up your race pack.

[Race Regulations]

• Once it has been confirmed that the participant has paid the registration fee and completed the registration process, the participant is deemed to have agreed to these registration rules.
• After registration, cancellations due to personal reasons are not permitted.
• No one other than the registered applicant may participate in the race (no substitute runners). If discovered, the participant’s eligibility will be revoked. If a participant is found to have falsified their age, gender, or other information, their eligibility will also be revoked. In addition, if a participant seriously interferes with the preparation or operation of the event, the event secretariat may revoke their eligibility at its discretion. In such cases, the registration fee will not be refunded.
• In the event of extreme heat, the organizer will decide before the start or on the day of the event whether the race will be canceled, and the registration fee will not be refunded. If the heat stress index [WBGT] reaches 28 or above, the race may be canceled. In addition, decisions will be made based on WBGT forecast values published on the Ministry of the Environment website, and new checkpoints may be added or existing checkpoints may close earlier before the race starts.
• In the event of illness or other accidents, the organizer will only take appropriate emergency measures, except in cases caused intentionally or through gross negligence by the organizer, and will bear no other responsibility.
• Please be sure to follow all race precautions separately established by the organizer. If the organizer determines that a participant is unable to continue, the participant may be advised to stop the race. In addition, if misconduct such as course-cutting is discovered during the race, the organizer will take measures to disqualify that participant from future participation.
• Participants agree that their name, age, gender, address (country, prefecture, and municipality), records, likeness, and other information used in event videos, photographs, articles, reports, and records may be reported, published, and used in newspapers, television (including commercial advertisements), magazines, the internet, flyers, and other media. Participants also agree that the rights to such publication belong to the organizer and that they may not exercise portrait rights.
• The organizer understands the importance of personal information and will comply with relevant laws and regulations regarding its protection. The organizer will also strictly manage the personal information provided by participants (including information entered at the time of registration) in accordance with its own personal information protection policy. In order to ensure the smooth operation of the event, participants’ personal information may be used for participant guides, record notifications, related information notices, next event guides, record announcements, emergency response, and cooperation with medical institutions, and may also be provided to third parties such as the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and event sponsors. In addition, the organizer may use your personal information when providing various services and product introductions from the organizer, event sponsors, and supporting organizations, and may also provide your personal information to event sponsors and supporting organizations. There may also be cases where the organizer or its contractors need to confirm the details of a participant’s registration.

Bib Exchange Voucher

Please present the “2D barcode for registration” on your smartphone for pickup, or print it out and bring it to the pickup location. If the displayed information differs from the information you entered, please notify the secretariat.

If you do not have a smartphone or are unable to print the pass, please go to the runners’ service desk on the day of race pack pickup. Staff will provide you with a printed copy.

Changing Room

Tents will be set up in Odori Park, but space is limited, so please wear as little extra clothing as possible.

Please avoid staying in the tents for long periods, and leave the tent immediately after changing.

Baggage Check

Located within Odori Park, but the drop-off location differs depending on the starting point.

Please go to the appropriate baggage drop area and place your baggage under your assigned number.

*The organizer will not move your baggage, so please collect it from the baggage drop location. When you collect your baggage, we will match it with your runner bib number at the exit.

*Please note that we cannot accept valuables.

Distance Markers

In addition to markers every 1 km, from the final 5 km onward, markers will also be displayed every 1 km until the finish line.

*The 9 km point is located inside a tunnel, so for safety reasons, it will be displayed before entering the tunnel.

[Race Assembly and Related Details]

All details are subject to the final itinerary and the organizer’s official announcements.