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Hokkaido

Full Marathon / 8 km / 5 km / 2 km

Wakkanai Peace Marathon: Japan's Northernmost Marathon

日本最北端わっかない平和マラソン

Date
September 6, 2026
Location
Hokkaido
Venue
主会場：稚内港北防波堤ドーム公園
Distance
Full Marathon / 8 km / 5 km / 2 km
Entry Fee
¥10,000
Time Limit
—
Capacity
1,000 runners
Finish Rate
—
Last updatedJune 11, 2026·20 days agoOfficial site checkedJune 18, 2026
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COURSE

Cutoffs & time limit

Full Marathon: Checkpoint 1 at 20.2 km (12:07 / 3 hours 07 minutes), Checkpoint 2 at 26.0 km (13:02 / 4 hours 02 minutes), Checkpoint 3 at 33.0 km (14:06 / 5 hours 06 minutes), 4th checkpoint: 37.0 km (14:43 / 5 hours 43 minutes), Race ends at 15:30

Water stations

Full Marathon: Generally every 3–5 km; approximately 10 locations along the course, plus the finish line. 8 km: One location near the halfway turnaround point; the 10th aid station is available. 5 km: The 10th aid station is available. 2 km and 2 km Pair: No aid stations.

Start method

Full marathon runners will be divided into blocks based on their projected finish times (Guests and Invitees / Up to 3 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds / 4 hours to 4 hours, 45 minutes / 4 hours, 45 minutes, 1 second and above).

Finisher rewards

Participation Prizes: Original T-shirt, admission ticket to a local hot spring facility (Sept. 5–6), certificate of reaching the northernmost point, and a McDonald’s “S” size fries coupon. Runners who complete the full marathon within the time limit will receive a finisher’s medal.

Changing & baggage

Baggage Check: 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (North Breakwater Dome Park), 7:30 a.m.–9:00 a.m. (Cape Soya). Changing Rooms: Set up at the same locations during the same hours.

Summary for guidance. Always confirm details on the official site. Last verified: June 22, 2026

Access

ACCESS

Note: the map shows the approximate area. Check the official site for the exact start/venue.

Score

RATINGSAuto-calculated from market research, official data, and online voicesSome scores unavailable（4/6）

Course Appeal

コースの魅力

N/A

Organization & Support

運営・サポート

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Finishability

完走しやすさ

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Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

N/A

Access

アクセス

3.0

Value for Money

コスパ

4.2
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishabilityN/AAtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money4.2

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Open to overseas runners

How to enter

Online entry via RUNNET (with foreign-language support) or SPORTS ENTRY. The race explicitly states it is open to overseas runners.

Entry platform

RUNNET (has an English/foreign-language entry page via Run Japan), SPORTS ENTRY

What you need

Runners must be 18 or older (no high school students) and able to finish the full marathon within 6 hours 30 minutes. RUNNET membership (free) is required for that platform.

Payment

Credit card, convenience store payment, or ATM (via RUNNET or SPORTS ENTRY). Postal transfer also available but likely impractical for overseas runners.

Bib pickup

Bibs and timing chips are mailed to participants in mid-August, so no in-person pickup is required.

Entry period

April 1, 2026 (00:00) to June 30, 2026. Note: the full marathon category closed early (as of June 7, 2026) after reaching capacity; shorter distances are still open during this period.

On race day

Free shuttle buses are provided between the main venue and the full marathon start at Soya Cape. Post-race buses also run to Soya Cape and Wakkanai Airport.

Notes

The site explicitly states the race welcomes overseas runners and provides a foreign-language entry page via Run Japan. Accommodation must be arranged independently; the organizer does not assist with bookings.

Summary for guidance. Always confirm details on the official site. Last verified: June 22, 2026

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Overall Score

3.6

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