One of Japan’s 100 selected races

A running race that follows the Hakodate coastline and city streets while passing through many famous sightseeing spots.

In addition to the beautiful scenery along the route, a wide variety of delicious food is also provided, making it highly popular among both domestic and international runners.

★ Full Marathon: Known as Japan’s toughest fun run

Although the course features dramatic ups and downs, the scenery along the way is rich and varied, making for an enjoyable run!

★ Half Marathon: A fast course ideal for setting a new personal record

The course is flat and easy to run! Many elite runners also participate, making for a highly competitive field!

The race route winds through Hakodate’s waterfront and the famous Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, offering magnificent views of the Tsugaru Strait, Mount Hakodate, and more—letting you take in the best of Hakodate’s scenery.

AsiaYo has arranged hotel accommodations within walking distance of the venue.

．Event name: 2026 Hakodate Marathon

．Race date: 2026/06/28 (Sun)

．Race categories: Full Marathon (42.195K), Half Marathon (21.0975km)

📢The following is 2025 information for reference only. Actual details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

．Start time: The full marathon and half marathon will both start at 09:00 AM.

．Time limit: [Full Marathon] 6 hours [Half Marathon] 3 hours

．Race start/finish: Chiyodai Park Athletic Stadium (Chiyodai Park Track and Field Stadium)

．Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years old or above on race day and able to finish within the time limit.

．Race pack pickup location/time: Pick up at the venue from 13:00 to 20:00 on the day before the race.

．Participation gift: All participants will receive one original towel.

．Finisher award (full marathon runners only): Those who finish within the designated time will receive a finisher medal.

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

[Selected Hotels]

Smile Hotel Premium Hakodate Goryokaku or HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku or HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station (Hotel and room type depend on your selection)

[Race Pack Pickup]

Please go to the venue on your own to collect race materials (actual details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement)

Detailed race information and explanations are provided below

✨The course circles Mount Hakodate, the Tsugaru Strait, and the Kanemori Red Brick Warehouses, letting you run along a stunning route where history and ocean views come together.

✨Enjoy a “hospitality feast”! Aid stations offer many local delicacies, allowing you to experience Hakodate’s warm welcome.

✨Full marathon runners will face the challenge of consecutive hills and tram tracks after the 30 km mark, making it a serious test of both stamina and willpower.

2026 Hakodate Marathon

• Race date: 2026/06/28 (Sun)
• Race categories: Full Marathon (42.195K), Half Marathon (21.0975km)

📢The following is 2025 information for reference only. Actual details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

• Start time: The full marathon and half marathon will both start at 09:00 AM.
• Time limit: [Full Marathon] 6 hours [Half Marathon] 3 hours
• Race start/finish: Chiyodai Park Athletic Stadium (Chiyodai Park Track and Field Stadium)
• Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years old or above on race day and able to finish within the time limit.
• Race pack pickup location/time: Pick up at the venue from 13:00 to 20:00 on the day before the race.
• Participation gift: All participants will receive one original towel.
• Finisher award (full marathon runners only): Those who finish within the designated time will receive a finisher medal.

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

[Course Map] (2025 version)

[Time Limit (Checkpoint) Stations] (2025 version)

① Each checkpoint (cutoff point) will be closed according to the times listed below, and runners arriving after those times will not be allowed to continue the race.

② In addition to the checkpoints above, if a runner is clearly behind the event’s designated final pace runner (sweeper), race staff (officials) also have the authority to order that runner to stop racing.

The same applies to both races (full marathon/half marathon): once the event’s final cutoff runner (sweeper) has crossed the start line, runners behind them will not be permitted to start.

[Other Notes]

• On sections of the course shared by the half marathon and full marathon, to ensure smooth turnarounds and merging, half marathon runners should keep to the right side, and full marathon runners should keep to the left side.
• Distance markers will be placed every 1 km on both the half marathon and full marathon courses.
• Split times will be recorded every 5 km.

* Your finisher certificate (race result certificate) will include:

1. Your finishing result based on “Gross Time” (the total time from the starting gun to when you cross the finish line).
2. Split times for every 5 km.
3. Your “Net Time / Chip Time” (the total time from when you personally cross the start line to when you cross the finish line).

[Awards]

• Overall results: The top three men and women will be awarded in front of the main grandstand on race day.
• Japan Association of Athletics Federations registered division and general division: In both events, awards will be given by male and female age groups in each division (under 29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70 and above, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70 and above).
• ※ Rankings in the Japan Association of Athletics Federations registered division and general division will be based on net finishing time (time measured from crossing the start line), not gross finishing time (time measured from the starting gun).

[Participation Gift, Finisher Award, Race Result Certificate]

• Participation souvenir: All participants will receive an “official event original towel.” (Details such as towel specifications and design will be announced on the official event website once confirmed.)
• Finisher award (full marathon only): Runners who complete the full marathon within the time limit will receive a “finisher medal.”

※ Please note: Since the “participation souvenir” already includes a towel, no additional finisher towel will be provided.

• Race result certificate: This will be issued online (WEB). Paper race result certificates will not be provided.

2025 participation gift and finisher award (full marathon) for reference. For 2026, please refer to the final information.

Comfortable hotels with convenient access to and from the race venue

Selected Accommodation 1: Smile Hotel Premium Hakodate Goryokaku

Address: 8-15 Honcho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido 040-0011

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

Property features: Located near the race venue and close to the shopping and dining areas around Goryokaku, the guest rooms feature wood-grain accents and are equipped with thoughtful amenities such as spacious desks and air purifiers to ensure a comfortable stay.

Offers a 24-hour front desk, business center, and free WiFi.

Single Room (with breakfast) | 15 ㎡

Room amenities: shampoo and conditioner, body wash, toothbrush set, facial soap and hand soap, bathtub and toilet, hairbrush/razor/hair dryer/bath towel, face towel, loungewear, slippers, regular broadcasting, extension phone, tea set, kettle, refrigerator, humidifying air purifier, air conditioning, deodorizing spray, non-smoking room, wireless internet, wired TV LAN, desk lamp, body sponge, cotton swabs.

Twin Room (with breakfast) | 18 ㎡

Room amenities: shampoo and conditioner, body wash, toothbrush set, facial soap and hand soap, bathtub and toilet, hairbrush/razor/hair dryer/bath towel, face towel, loungewear, slippers, regular broadcasting, extension phone, tea set, kettle, refrigerator, humidifying air purifier, air conditioning, deodorizing spray, non-smoking room, wireless internet, wired TV LAN, desk lamp, body sponge, cotton swabs.

Selected Accommodation 2: HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku

Address: 26-17 Honcho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido 040-0011

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

Single Room (with breakfast) | 15 ㎡

Room amenities: TV, telephone, reading light, clothes hangers, Wi-Fi, wired LAN internet connection, refrigerator, mug, stationery, shoehorn, electric kettle

Twin Room (with breakfast) | 23 ㎡

Room amenities: TV, telephone, reading light, clothes hangers, Wi-Fi, wired LAN internet connection, refrigerator, mug, stationery, shoehorn, electric kettle

Selected Accommodation 3: HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station

Address: 20-11 Wakamatsu-cho, Hakodate-shi, Hokkaido 040-0063

Check-in time: 14:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM

Twin Room (with breakfast) | 15 ㎡

Room amenities: TV, telephone, reading light, clothes hangers, Wi-Fi, wired LAN internet connection, refrigerator, mug, stationery, shoehorn, electric kettle

Helpful transportation information for your independent race trip is provided below (actual conditions are subject to traffic on the day)

■ Traveling from Taiwan to Hakodate

There are currently direct flights from Taiwan to Hakodate Airport, with a flight time of about 3 hours and 45 minutes. Check the Taoyuan Airport flight information to find your preferred flight arrangement. (Flight information is subject to the airlines’ actual announcements.)

■ Hakodate Airport ↔️ Smile Hotel Premium Hakodate Goryokaku Click here for airport transportation information

① Take the airport loop bus (7A, 7B, 7E, 7F) and get off at “Goryokaku,” then walk about 1 minute (63 meters). Click here for airport shuttle bus information

② Take the Goryokaku Tower-Travistine shuttle bus (Route 5/Route 5A), get off at “In front of Goryokaku Tower,” and walk about 7 minutes (550 meters). Click here for airport shuttle bus information

■ Hakodate Airport ↔️ HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku

① Take the airport loop bus (7A, 7B, 7E, 7F) and get off at “Goryokaku,” then walk 1 minute (46 meters). Click here for airport shuttle bus information

② Take the Goryokaku Tower-Travistine shuttle bus (Route 5/Route 5A), get off at “In front of Goryokaku Tower,” and walk about 12 minutes (850 meters). Click here for airport shuttle bus information

■ Hakodate Airport ↔️ HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station

① Take the airport loop bus (Hakodate Airport → Hakodate Station), get off at “Hakodate Ekimae,” and walk about 3 minutes (220 meters). Click here for airport shuttle bus information

② Take the Goryokaku Tower-Travistine shuttle bus (Route 5/Route 5A), get off at “Hakodate Ekimae,” and walk about 3 minutes (220 meters). Click here for airport shuttle bus information

■ Smile Hotel Premium Hakodate Goryokaku ↔️ Race venue: Chiyodai Park Athletic Stadium (Chiyodai Park Track and Field Stadium)

The venue can be reached in about 13 minutes on foot (950 meters).

■ HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku ↔️ Race venue: Chiyodai Park Athletic Stadium (Chiyodai Park Track and Field Stadium)

The venue can be reached in about 12 minutes on foot (850 meters).

■ HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station ↔️ Race venue: Chiyodai Park Athletic Stadium (Chiyodai Park Track and Field Stadium)

From “DY17-Hakodate Ekimae,” take the streetcar Route 5 or Route 2, travel 5 stops to “DY11-Chiyodai Station,” then walk about 5 minutes (400 meters) to arrive.

Besides running, don’t miss out on sightseeing—here are some recommended attractions for your reference and free travel planning!

※ The images for the suggested itineraries below are all from the official Hakodate City tourism website

Mount Hakodate

Mount Hakodate stands 334 meters above sea level. From the city side, the shape of the mountain resembles a crouching cow, so it is also known as “Cow Mountain.” During the day, you can see churches and Goryokaku Tower, characterized by the sea on both sides of the “neck,” as well as Mount Komagatake, the Tsugaru Strait, and the Shimokita Peninsula. From the sea illuminated by fishing lights in summer to the crisp winter air filled with snow and lights, you can enjoy seasonal night views that change throughout the year.

Goryokaku Tower

The Special Historic Site Goryokaku stretches out below, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of central Hakodate, Mount Hakodate, Esan, and more. You can also clearly see Goryokaku’s moat and three-dimensional star shape, as well as the remains of the fortress structure.

Hachimanzaka Slope

In 1986, Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine was relocated here due to the expansion of the prefectural office, and the slope got its name from that. The view of the slope stretching straight down to the sea is a symbolic landscape of the Motomachi area and has appeared in many advertisements and films.

[What’s Included]

1. Entry to the 2026 Hakodate Marathon (entry type depends on your selection).
2. Selected hotel: Smile Hotel Premium Hakodate Goryokaku or HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku or HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station, including breakfast. (Hotel and room type depend on the plan you choose.)
3. If the race includes participation gifts, etc., all details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

[Not Included]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Fees for applying for a new passport, some meals, fees for using 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 cannot be insured under travel accident insurance according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race bookings cannot be canceled once purchased. 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 leave 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, GMT +9, which is 1 hour ahead of Taiwan time.

[What’s Included]

1. Entry to the 2026 Hakodate Marathon (entry type depends on your selection).
2. Selected hotel: Smile Hotel Premium Hakodate Goryokaku or HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku or HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station for 2 nights, including breakfast. (Hotel and room type depend on the plan you choose.)
3. If the race includes participation gifts, etc., all details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

[Not Included]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Fees for applying for a new passport, some meals, fees for using 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 cannot be insured under travel accident insurance according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race bookings cannot be canceled once purchased. 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 collect race materials (actual details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement)

[Race Rules]

[Application Terms]

Anyone wishing to participate must agree to the following application terms and conditions before applying.

1. Participants must be in good health, free from heart disease or similar conditions, and must have completed sufficient training before participating.
2. Participants shall not hold the organizer responsible for any injuries, accidents, theft, or loss occurring during the event.
3. Participants must follow the organizer’s instructions, stop racing when it is determined that the race cannot continue safely, or temporarily suspend participation due to traffic conditions. In addition, participants must comply with any other instructions from the organizer regarding safety management and race management.
4. If a participant is injured or becomes ill during the event, first aid may be provided. In addition, if a doctor determines that the participant’s condition is serious and dispatches a medical vehicle to provide necessary treatment, the participant may be responsible for the medical expenses. However, the participant may not hold the organizer responsible for the treatment method, treatment process, or related matters.
5. Participants must comply with infection prevention measures such as wearing masks and sanitizing hands, and must follow behavioral requirements when requested by the organizer.
6. I understand that under no circumstances, including cancellation after application, non-participation, or cancellation due to earthquakes, floods, incidents, accidents, infectious diseases, extreme heat, or other reasons, will the participation fee or any other fees be refunded.
7. Please do not falsify your age or gender, or have another person participate on your behalf (participation by an unidentifiable person). (In such cases, participation eligibility will be revoked.)
8. I agree that my personal information, including my name, age, gender, background, and likeness, may be reported, published, and used in newspapers, television, magazines, the internet, brochures, and other media in the form of event-related videos, photos, articles, records, and similar materials. (The rights to publish and use such information belong to the organizer.)
9. The applicant agrees that the handling of their personal information will be carried out in accordance with the “Handling of Personal Information” guidelines.

[Handling of Personal Information]

The organizer fully recognizes the importance of personal information, strictly complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related laws and regulations, and handles personal information in accordance with the organizer’s personal information protection policy. In addition, to improve our services, we will use participants’ personal information in the following ways.

1. To send athlete bibs (race numbers), participation commemorative gift vouchers, related information, information about the next race, etc.
2. To publish names, ages, and other details in the race bulletin (including online publication), on the homepage, in newspapers, etc.
3. To provide services by the race organizer, partners, and related institutions.
4. To publish race results.
5. Please provide your name, gender, date of birth, and related records electronically to the Tokyo Marathon Foundation.

The race secretariat or registration center may contact you to confirm your registration details.

[Other Participation Information]

1. Please undergo a health check. If you are not feeling well, please do not participate.
2. Participation using wheelchairs, etc. is prohibited.
3. There is no parking at the venue, so please use public transportation.
4. There will be two baggage storage locations for the half marathon: one at the stadium and one at the school gymnasium (behind the public swimming pool). We will store free of charge any baggage that fits inside the designated baggage bag (70 cm x 50 cm) sent together with your race bib (race number). Please note that we do not provide storage for valuables. For large suitcases or other baggage exceeding the size of the designated baggage bag, please use the paid storage service next to the full marathon baggage storage area.
5. The half marathon will have 8 aid stations, and the full marathon will have 16 aid stations, including hydration stations before the start and after the finish.
6. On race day, the “Hakodate Marathon Hospitality Festival” will be held near the venue. After the race, free gifts will also be provided to participants, so please look forward to it.
7. For race records, please visit the following website: http://www.lap.co.jp

[About Clothing]

Athletes registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations should wear attire suitable for competition. Unregistered participants should also wear clothing appropriate for the race. However, participants may not wear clothing that covers the face, offends other participants or supporters, poses a danger, or otherwise fails to meet race requirements. In addition, if the organizer determines that a participant falls under any of the following situations involving violations of laws and regulations, public order, or morality, participation will be refused, and even after the race has started, the participant may be ordered to withdraw. Please comply with these rules. No objections will be accepted, and we ask that you participate responsibly.

[Race Assembly and Related Information]

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

Hakodate accommodation options

Hokkaido accommodation options

[Visa]

Holders of a Taiwan passport may enter and leave 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, GMT +9, which is 1 hour ahead of Taiwan time.

[What’s Included]

1. Entry to the 2026 Hakodate Marathon (entry type depends on your selection).
2. Selected hotel: Smile Hotel Premium Hakodate Goryokaku or HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Goryokaku or HOTEL MYSTAYS Hakodate Station (hotel and room type depend on your selection), including breakfast. (Hotel and room type depend on the plan you choose.)
3. If the race includes participation gifts, etc., all details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement.

[Not Included]

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Fees for applying for a new passport, some meals, fees for using 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 cannot be insured under travel accident insurance according to regulations).

[Cancellation Policy]

Race bookings cannot be canceled once purchased. 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 collect race materials (actual details are subject to the organizer’s final announcement)

[Race Rules]

[Application Terms]

Anyone wishing to participate must agree to the following application terms and conditions before applying.

1. Participants must be in good health, free from heart disease or similar conditions, and must have completed sufficient training before participating.
2. Participants shall not hold the organizer responsible for any injuries, accidents, theft, or loss occurring during the event.
3. Participants must follow the organizer’s instructions, stop racing when it is determined that the race cannot continue safely, or temporarily suspend participation due to traffic conditions. In addition, participants must comply with any other instructions from the organizer regarding safety management and race management.
4. If a participant is injured or becomes ill during the event, first aid may be provided. In addition, if a doctor determines that the participant’s condition is serious and dispatches a medical vehicle to provide necessary treatment, the participant may be responsible for the medical expenses. However, the participant may not hold the organizer responsible for the treatment method, treatment process, or related matters.
5. Participants must comply with infection prevention measures such as wearing masks and sanitizing hands, and must follow behavioral requirements when requested by the organizer.
6. I understand that under no circumstances, including cancellation after application, non-participation, or cancellation due to earthquakes, floods, incidents, accidents, infectious diseases, extreme heat, or other reasons, will the participation fee or any other fees be refunded.
7. Please do not falsify your age or gender, or have another person participate on your behalf (participation by an unidentifiable person). (In such cases, participation eligibility will be revoked.)
8. I agree that my personal information, including my name, age, gender, background, and likeness, may be reported, published, and used in newspapers, television, magazines, the internet, brochures, and other media in the form of event-related videos, photos, articles, records, and similar materials. (The rights to publish and use such information belong to the organizer.)
9. The applicant agrees that the handling of their personal information will be carried out in accordance with the “Handling of Personal Information” guidelines.

[Handling of Personal Information]

The organizer fully recognizes the importance of personal information, strictly complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related laws and regulations, and handles personal information in accordance with the organizer’s personal information protection policy. In addition, to improve our services, we will use participants’ personal information in the following ways.

1. To send athlete bibs (race numbers), participation commemorative gift vouchers, related information, information about the next race, etc.
2. To publish names, ages, and other details in the race bulletin (including online publication), on the homepage, in newspapers, etc.
3. To provide services by the race organizer, partners, and related institutions.
4. To publish race results.
5. Please provide your name, gender, date of birth, and related records electronically to the Tokyo Marathon Foundation.

The race secretariat or registration center may contact you to confirm your registration details.

[Other Participation Information]

1. Please undergo a health check. If you are not feeling well, please do not participate.
2. Participation using wheelchairs, etc. is prohibited.
3. There is no parking at the venue, so please use public transportation.
4. There will be two baggage storage locations for the half marathon: one at the stadium and one at the school gymnasium (behind the public swimming pool). We will store free of charge any baggage that fits inside the designated baggage bag (70 cm x 50 cm) sent together with your race bib (race number). Please note that we do not provide storage for valuables. For large suitcases or other baggage exceeding the size of the designated baggage bag, please use the paid storage service next to the full marathon baggage storage area.
5. The half marathon will have 8 aid stations, and the full marathon will have 16 aid stations, including hydration stations before the start and after the finish.
6. On race day, the “Hakodate Marathon Hospitality Festival” will be held near the venue. After the race, free gifts will also be provided to participants, so please look forward to it.
7. For race records, please visit the following website: http://www.lap.co.jp

[About Clothing]

Athletes registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations should wear attire suitable for competition. Unregistered participants should also wear clothing appropriate for the race. However, participants may not wear clothing that covers the face, offends other participants or supporters, poses a danger, or otherwise fails to meet race requirements. In addition, if the organizer determines that a participant falls under any of the following situations involving violations of laws and regulations, public order, or morality, participation will be refused, and even after the race has started, the participant may be ordered to withdraw. Please comply with these rules. No objections will be accepted, and we ask that you participate responsibly.

[Race Assembly and Related Information]

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