Hokkaido Marathon
Race Day Weather
Warm day, adjust pace early
Runners will face temperatures rising from 66°F at the start to a peak of 75°F, accompanied by 63% humidity. A steady headwind of 18 mph will be present throughout the race. It is advisable for runners to adjust their pacing strategy and ensure proper hydration, particularly as temperatures climb.
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Race Info
The Hokkaido Marathon is an annual marathon run through Sapporo, Japan, first held in 1987. The 42.195-kilometer course starts and finishes at Odori Park's Nishi 4-chome in the city center. It carries Japan Association of Athletics Federations, World Athletics and AIMS course certification, and has counted toward the Abbott World Marathon Majors Age Group World Ranking since 2023. Hokkaido Marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifier with a six-hour finish time limit.
