Q&A
About Entry
Can I change my event after registering?
Event changes are not permitted.
If I am unable to participate in the race, can a family member or friend participate in my place?
Participation by anyone other than the registered participant (proxy participation) is not permitted. If it is discovered that a proxy participant is running, measures such as cancellation of participation and awards, and revocation of eligibility to participate in future races may be taken.
I want to cancel my entry.
We do not offer cancellations (refunds) after registration due to personal reasons. Participants who have registered will receive a participation prize after the race. Please bring your athlete bib and come to the office.
<Exchange Period>
From the end of the race until October 16th (Friday)
<Sapporo Marathon Office>
Nakajima Gymnasium, 1-5 Nakajima Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
<Exchange Period>
From the end of the race until October 16th (Friday)
<Sapporo Marathon Office>
Nakajima Gymnasium, 1-5 Nakajima Park, Chuo-ku, Sapporo
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
About My Bottle/My Cup Run
What kind of marathon is it?
This is a marathon race conducted using a self-service watering system with participants using their own bottles and cups.
Participants are required to carry their own water bottle and cup.
*Half Marathon and 10km races only
Water bottles and cups will be distributed in advance (along with athlete bibs) to those who request them as a participation prize.
<Provided Items>
・Soft Flask
Capacity: 400ml
Material: TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
・Soft Cup
Capacity: 200ml
Material: TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
<Applicable Events>
・Half Marathon
Soft Flask, Soft Cup
・10km Race
Soft Cup
Participants must carry at least one of either a water bottle or a cup.
*Participation with your own hydration gear is also permitted.
How will water be provided?
Water will be self-service using your own bottle or cup.
Water jugs will be placed along the course, allowing you to fill up at your own pace.
Water stations are as follows:
Water jugs will be placed along the course, allowing you to fill up at your own pace.
Water stations are as follows:
(1)Half Marathon… 5.0km, 6.0km, 8.5km, 10.5km, 12.0km (SP), 14.0km, 15.6km (SP), 17.0km, 19km (9 locations in total)
(2) 10km… 4.5km (SP), 6.0km, 7.9km (3 locations in total)
For JAAF registered athletes and semi-elite runners, additional "mini-PET bottles (water)" will be provided as SPs at the 12.0km and 15.6km points of the Half Marathon, and at the 4.5km point of the 10km race.
For JAAF registered athletes and semi-elite runners, additional "mini-PET bottles (water)" will be provided as SPs at the 12.0km and 15.6km points of the Half Marathon, and at the 4.5km point of the 10km race.
Regarding Athlete Bibs
Store Pick-up of Athlete Bibs
Store pic-up of athlete bibs and other pre-distributed items will be available at Sports Depot Kosei Store.
*Starting September 4th (Fri), the Sapporo Marathon Secretariat will sequentially send exchange emails regarding store pick-up to the registered email addresses of applicants.
* Pick-up Period: September 11th (Fri) - October 3rd (Sat) 19:00
* Pick-up at the Marathon Special Booth *Subject to each store's business hours
*Starting September 4th (Fri), the Sapporo Marathon Secretariat will sequentially send exchange emails regarding store pick-up to the registered email addresses of applicants.
* Pick-up Period: September 11th (Fri) - October 3rd (Sat) 19:00
* Pick-up at the Marathon Special Booth *Subject to each store's business hours
<Notes>
* Please confirm your entry category, name, and bib number when picking up your bib.
<Store Information>
* Sports Depot Kosei Store (1-10, Kita 9-jo Higashi 4-chome, Higashi-ku, Sapporo)
https://store.alpen-group.jstore_search/detail.php?shopid=7552
If you have lost your athlete bib,
please contact the Secretariat.
Athlete bibs can be reissued on the day of the event at the "General Reception" next to the main entrance of Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium. Please note that a reissue fee for the athlete bib (1,500 yen) will be charged.
Athlete bibs can be reissued on the day of the event at the "General Reception" next to the main entrance of Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium. Please note that a reissue fee for the athlete bib (1,500 yen) will be charged.
How are the athlete bib numbers determined?
(1)Half Marathon/10km
1. Invited athletes
2. Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) registered athletes (in order of fastest predicted time)
3. General athletes (in order of fastest predicted time)
Numbers will be determined and assigned in this order.
*If a predicted time is not provided, the time determined by the organizing committee will be used.
*Japan Association of Athletics Federations registered athletes must fill in the required information in the designated fields.
1. Invited athletes
2. Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) registered athletes (in order of fastest predicted time)
3. General athletes (in order of fastest predicted time)
Numbers will be determined and assigned in this order.
*If a predicted time is not provided, the time determined by the organizing committee will be used.
*Japan Association of Athletics Federations registered athletes must fill in the required information in the designated fields.
(2)5km/1km
Numbers will be assigned in the order of application.
Numbers will be assigned in the order of application.
About the Course
Where is the starting point?
The half marathon and 10km races start from Gorin Street (near Gorin-kobashi Bridge).
The 5km, 3km, 2km, and 1km races start in front of Sekisui Heim Stadium (within the park).
The 5km, 3km, 2km, and 1km races start in front of Sekisui Heim Stadium (within the park).
Please tell me about the course.
▮Half Marathon (Japan Association of Athletics Federations certified course)
Gorin Street [Start] ~ National Route 453 ~ Nakanoshima Street ~ Horohira-bashi Bridge ~ Left Bank Street ~ Kikusui Asahiyama Park Street ~ Ekimae Street～Minami-Odori ~ Odori West 9th & 10th Chome ~ Kita-Odori ~ Ekimae Street ~ Kikusui Asahiyama Park Street ~ Minami-ohashi Bridge ~ Right Bank Street ~ Toyohira River Riverbed ~ Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium [Finish]
≪Points≫
The public road section (approximately 11km) is generally a gentle downhill, and runners will be supported by cheers from spectators along the roadside on Ekimae Street and Odori in the city center. After entering the Toyohira River riverbed, the course heads upstream, resulting in a long, gentle uphill climb, which may feel challenging depending on the wind direction. After entering Makomanai Park, the course follows the park's perimeter paths, which are hilly, making pacing crucial.
Gorin Street [Start] ~ National Route 453 ~ Nakanoshima Street ~ Horohira-bashi Bridge ~ Left Bank Street ~ Kikusui Asahiyama Park Street ~ Ekimae Street～Minami-Odori ~ Odori West 9th & 10th Chome ~ Kita-Odori ~ Ekimae Street ~ Kikusui Asahiyama Park Street ~ Minami-ohashi Bridge ~ Right Bank Street ~ Toyohira River Riverbed ~ Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium [Finish]
≪Points≫
The public road section (approximately 11km) is generally a gentle downhill, and runners will be supported by cheers from spectators along the roadside on Ekimae Street and Odori in the city center. After entering the Toyohira River riverbed, the course heads upstream, resulting in a long, gentle uphill climb, which may feel challenging depending on the wind direction. After entering Makomanai Park, the course follows the park's perimeter paths, which are hilly, making pacing crucial.
▮ 10km (Japan Association of Athletics Federations certified course)
Gorin Street [Start] ~ National Route 453 ~ Fukuzumi-Soen Street ~ Right Bank Street ~ Toyohira River Riverbed ~ Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium [Finish]
≪Points≫
The public road section (approximately 3km) is generally a gentle downhill. From near the Munich Ohashi Bridge, the course enters the Toyohira River Riverbed, turns downstream, and then heads upstream for a long, gentle uphill climb. Depending on the wind direction, this may feel challenging. After entering Makomanai Park, the course follows the park's perimeter paths, which are hilly, making pacing crucial.
Gorin Street [Start] ~ National Route 453 ~ Fukuzumi-Soen Street ~ Right Bank Street ~ Toyohira River Riverbed ~ Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium [Finish]
≪Points≫
The public road section (approximately 3km) is generally a gentle downhill. From near the Munich Ohashi Bridge, the course enters the Toyohira River Riverbed, turns downstream, and then heads upstream for a long, gentle uphill climb. Depending on the wind direction, this may feel challenging. After entering Makomanai Park, the course follows the park's perimeter paths, which are hilly, making pacing crucial.
▮ 5km/1km
Makomanai Park Trail [Start] ~ Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium [Finish]
≪Points≫
The 5km course has a long, gentle slope, then passes by Sekisui Heim Arena and the Salmon Science Museum, followed by a long stretch of gentle undulation. The 1km course is flat with less elevation change.
⇒Please check the 'Course Guide' for details.Makomanai Park Trail [Start] ~ Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium [Finish]
≪Points≫
The 5km course has a long, gentle slope, then passes by Sekisui Heim Arena and the Salmon Science Museum, followed by a long stretch of gentle undulation. The 1km course is flat with less elevation change.
Are there water stations?
There are 9 water stations for the half marathon and 3 for the 10km course.
▮ Half Marathon… 5.0km, 6.0km, 8.5km, 10.5km, 12.0km (SP), 14.0km, 15.6km (SP), 17.0km, 19km (9 locations in total)
▮ 10km… 4.5km (SP), 6.0km, 7.9km (3 locations in total)
*At the aid stations, "sports drinks" and "Yukinomizu" (a type of water) will be provided. Mini PET bottles (285ml) will be provided as special aid stations (SP) to support the running of registered runners and semi-elite runners.Is there a time limit?
There is a time limit only for the half marathon.
The checkpoints and times are as follows:
The checkpoints and times are as follows:
▮ 5km point = Nakanoshima 1-jo 2-chome, Toyohira-ku (near Nakanoshima subway station)
Time limit = 10:10 (40 minutes after the start)
Time limit = 10:10 (40 minutes after the start)
▮ 8 km mark = Minami 1-jo Nishi 4-chome, Chuo Ward; Time limit = 10:34 (64 minutes after the start)
▮ 10 km mark = Minami 2-jo Nishi 3-chome, Chuo Ward; Time limit = 10:50 (80 minutes after the start)
▮ Additionally, even for events without time limits, the race may be suspended or restrictions imposed depending on the progress of the competition.
In particular, for the Open 5 km race, if runners do not pass the 2.5 km mark (near Midori Bridge) within 40 minutes of the start, or if race officials determine that they will not reach the finish line, the route may be diverted to shorten the course.
In particular, for the Open 5 km race, if runners do not pass the 2.5 km mark (near Midori Bridge) within 40 minutes of the start, or if race officials determine that they will not reach the finish line, the route may be diverted to shorten the course.
About Timing
How are times recorded?
We plan to use the “Bib Tag Timing System” for timing.
The Bib Tag Timing System is attached to the athletes’ bibs; please do not remove it, as it does not need to be returned.
The Bib Tag Timing System is attached to the athletes’ bibs; please do not remove it, as it does not need to be returned.
Please explain the start procedure.
The Half Marathon will feature a wave start. Wave 1 starts at 9:20 a.m., and Wave 2 starts at 9:30 a.m.
For other events, there will be a mass start at the starter’s signal (starting gun). Additionally, for the Half Marathon and 10K, participants will line up by block (based on the letters printed on their athlete bibs). For the Half Marathon and 10K, placards will indicate the lineup areas.
For the 5K and 1K races, please absolutely refrain from pushing other participants, cutting in line, or making reckless overtaking maneuvers.
For the 5K and 1K races, please absolutely refrain from pushing other participants, cutting in line, or making reckless overtaking maneuvers.
When will I find out my finishing time?
Please check the RUNNET leaderboard for preliminary results.
Results will also be posted on the official website as soon as they are ready.
Results will also be posted on the official website as soon as they are ready.
When will the digital completion certificate be issued?
The digital completion certificate will be available for download from the event website on Monday, October 5.
What is an official time?
An official time is a time recorded by a Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) registered official, measured from the starting gun to the finish line.
*Times measured from the moment you cross the starting line are not official times but are considered “reference net times.”
*Times measured from the moment you cross the starting line are not official times but are considered “reference net times.”
What is the Japan Half Marathon Ranking?
We compile the best half marathon times from eligible races completed over the course of a year and publish rankings by gender and age group in one-year increments.
For more details, please contact the Japan Half Marathon Rankings Administration Office at ranking@runners.co.jp (within the R-Bees Sports Foundation).
For more details, please contact the Japan Half Marathon Rankings Administration Office at ranking@runners.co.jp (within the R-Bees Sports Foundation).
What is the HMCC (Half Marathon Challenge Cup)?
The Sapporo Marathon is an HMCC participating event.
The HMCC (Half Marathon Challenge Cup) is a project designed to support “all runners taking on the half marathon challenge.” Runners who complete a participating race are eligible for the following benefits.
“Special Certificates” will be presented to participants who set a personal best, complete their first half marathon, finish the men’s race in under 80 (within 1 hour 20 minutes), or finish the women’s race in under 90 (within 1 hour 30 minutes).
*For details, please visit the official HMCC website: https://www.marathon-cc.com/hmcc/
The HMCC (Half Marathon Challenge Cup) is a project designed to support “all runners taking on the half marathon challenge.” Runners who complete a participating race are eligible for the following benefits.
“Special Certificates” will be presented to participants who set a personal best, complete their first half marathon, finish the men’s race in under 80 (within 1 hour 20 minutes), or finish the women’s race in under 90 (within 1 hour 30 minutes).
*For details, please visit the official HMCC website: https://www.marathon-cc.com/hmcc/
Restrooms, Changing Rooms, Showers, and Baggage Check
Where are the restrooms located?
In addition to the existing restrooms inside Sekisui Heim Stadium and within the park, portable restrooms will be set up at the following locations:
・Half Marathon starting area
・10km starting area
・East side of the 2nd-floor concourse at the stadium
・Half Marathon starting area
・10km starting area
・East side of the 2nd-floor concourse at the stadium
Are there changing rooms?
You can use the facilities inside Sekisui Heim Stadium.
Are there shower facilities?
Shower facilities are available inside Sekisui Heim Stadium. There is a fee for using the showers, so please purchase shower tokens at the reception desk of the stadium management office (100 yen per 6-minute session).
Where is the baggage check area?
A “Baggage Check Area” will be set up on the west side of Sekisui Heim Stadium.
Fee applies (400 yen if purchased in advance; 500 yen if purchased on the day of the event).
The location is subject to change due to circumstances.
We cannot accept valuables.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. (tentative)
It gets very crowded right before the start time, so please drop off your luggage early.
Fee applies (400 yen if purchased in advance; 500 yen if purchased on the day of the event).
The location is subject to change due to circumstances.
We cannot accept valuables.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to approximately 3:00 p.m. (tentative)
It gets very crowded right before the start time, so please drop off your luggage early.
Lost and Found
Items lost on the day of the event will be accepted and stored at the General Information tent (next to the stadium’s main entrance).
After the event, items will be stored at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium (for approximately one month).
*Please note that items will be disposed of after the storage period has expired.
Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium TEL +81-11-581-1961
After the event, items will be stored at Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium (for approximately one month).
*Please note that items will be disposed of after the storage period has expired.
Makomanai Sekisui Heim Stadium TEL +81-11-581-1961
Regarding Photo Sales
Photographs taken by photographers authorized by the organizer will be posted and sold online (tentative).
(You may request that your photo should be removed or its posting suspended; please contact us in advance if you wish to do so.)
*Please also refer to the “Terms and Conditions” in the Event Guidelines.
(You may request that your photo should be removed or its posting suspended; please contact us in advance if you wish to do so.)
*Please also refer to the “Terms and Conditions” in the Event Guidelines.
About the Japan Premier Half Series (JPHS)
What is the JPHS?
The Japan Premier Half Series is a running series that brings together six major half marathons across the country, offering fun for runners of all ages and skill levels. Click here for details.