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The 2026 Food Valley Tokachi Marathon takes over central Obihiro on a Sunday in late October, with a JAAF-certified half marathon as its centrepiece. Half marathoners leave the city centre in front of the Nissendai Building, pass along Shirakaba-dori, then thread through the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Obihiro garrison and beside Midorigaoka Park before finishing in front of Chuo Park. Shorter 5 km and 2.5 km races, a parent and child division and two wheelchair courses fill out the morning, with the opening ceremony at 8:20 and the first start at 8:30. Bibs and timing chips are posted out in mid-October, so there is no number collection desk on race day. Every finisher receives an original towel and a 550 yen voucher to spend at the venue's food stalls, and a prize draw offers sponsor goods.
Half marathon passes along Shirakaba-dori (Birch Street)
Runs through the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Obihiro garrison
Runs alongside Midorigaoka Park
Wide-open Tokachi scenery
JAAF-certified half marathon course
Central Obihiro start and finish
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In front of the Nissendai Building, central Obihiro
In front of Chuo Park, Obihiro
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What you get
Original towel for every participant
550 yen venue food and drink voucher
Prize draw for sponsor goods
WEB finish certificate
Ordinary accident insurance
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Food vendors
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It takes place on Sunday 25 October 2026 in Obihiro, Hokkaido. The start is in front of the Nissendai Building and the finish is in front of Chuo Park.
There is a half marathon, a 5 km, several 2.5 km divisions (high school and above, junior high, elementary school grades 4 to 6 and grades 1 to 3, and a parent-child family division), plus a wheelchair 2.5 km advanced course and a wheelchair 1.0 km beginner course.
Yes, it is certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF).
Every participant receives an original towel and a 550 yen voucher that can be used at the venue's food and drink stalls. There is also a prize draw for sponsor goods.
Yes. Wheelchair entrants may use a guide if needed and are asked for the guide's name during entry. Runners with a disability who compete with a guide must notify the organiser, and check-in is carried out together with the guide.
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Expected October 2027
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