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The Hokkaido Marathon, inaugurated in 1987 with just 439 participants, has evolved into one of Japan's premier marathons, attracting nearly 20,000 runners annually. Held every August in Sapporo, Hokkaido, it stands as the nation's only full-scale summer marathon.

The race commences and concludes in Sapporo's Odori Park, offering a scenic course that weaves through the city's landmarks, including the vibrant Susukino district, the serene Nakajima Park, and the historic Hokkaido University campus. Notably, sections of the marathon route were utilized during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, allowing participants to experience a part of Olympic history.

Over the years, the Hokkaido Marathon has been a significant event for elite athletes preparing for international competitions held in hot climates, such as the Olympics and World Championships. Approximately 40% of Japan's national team members selected for these global events have competed in this marathon, underscoring its importance in the nation's athletic calendar.

The event is renowned for its challenging yet picturesque course, enthusiastic local support, and the unique opportunity for amateur runners to compete alongside top-tier athletes. With its blend of urban and natural scenery, the Hokkaido Marathon offers a memorable experience for all participants.

In 1983 two young entrepreneurs working at a travel agency were looking for an opportunity to interest more tourists in visiting Iceland when they came up with the idea of starting an international road race in Reykjavik. A year later the first run was held with 214 participants. These were natives and runners from seven other nations.

Since then the Reykjavik Marathon has been held every year and now attracts around 13.000 participants with more than 1500 foreign runners taking part mainly in the marathon and the half marathon. In 2012 almost 13.500 runners participated in all six distances of the Reykjavik Marathon.

Reykjavik Marathon became a member of AIMS in 1984. AIMS is a member based organization of more than 300 of the world's leading distance races from over 85 countries.

World famous runners have participated in our marathon, among those are Stefano Baldini, Frank Shorter, Hugh Jones, Grete Waitz, Waldemar Cierpinski and Fred Lebow.