Organizing Guidelines for the 47th Sapporo International Ski Marathon
Organizers
Sapporo City,the Health and Physical Fitness Promotion Foundation,the Ski and Snowboard Association of Japan,the Ski Association of Sapporo,the Hokkaido Shimbun Press,and the Sapporo Sport Association
Organizing Body
Sapporo International Ski Marathon Organizing Committee
Accreditation
Accredited by the International Ski Federation,the Ski and Snowboard Association of Japan,the Worldloppet Ski Federation,and the International and Japan Citizens’ Sports Federation
Date
February 7th, Sunday, 2027
Venue and Course
Shirahatayama Open Stadium and the surrounding course (the 50 km course consists of two laps of the 25 km course)
Events, Start Times
| Event | Distance | Category | Registration fee | Start | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Marathon |
50km | Men Age 49 and under |
13,000JPY | 9:00 |
7hours*1 (420min) |
| Men Age 50 and over |
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| Women | |||||
| 25km | Men | 11,500JPY | 9:20 |
4h30m*2 (270min) |
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| Women | |||||
| 10km | Men | 10,000JPY | 10:00 |
2h30m (150min) |
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| Women | |||||
| Skiing at walking pace |
5km | Age 16 and over | Age 16 and over 8,500JPY Age 6-15years *3 6,500JPY Under Age 6 *3 Free |
13:00 | 2h (120min) |
| Age 6-15 | |||||
| Under Age 6 |
*1：The time limit for passing the 12-km point is 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes);
The time limit for passing the 25-km point is 3 hours (180 minutes);
The time limit for passing the 37-km point is 4 hours and 30 minutes (270 minutes).
*2：The time limit for passing the 12-km point is 2 hours 00 minutes (120 minutes).
*3：Participants under 15 years must have parental consent.
Competition Rules
- （１）Cross-country skis (including Skiing at walking pace) must be used.
- （２）The technique for the ski marathon shall be the free technique (skating is prohibited on the separate course immediately after the start); the technique for Skiing at walking pace shall be the classical technique.
- （３）The starting order shall be based on bib numbers (bib numbers shall be determined by the organizing committee, based on their estimated times).
- （４）Late starts will not be permitted under any circumstances.
- （５）The start time, time limit and course may be subject to change depending on weather conditions.
- （６）Changing skis after the start is prohibited.
- （７）This event is open to participants who are capable of completing each event by themselves.
Registration Period and Method
November 1st (Sunday) 10:00 (JST) - February 6th (Saturday) 12:00 (JST)
Online registration
Run JapanTiming System
SEIKO CT-500 will be used at the event of 50 km, 25 km, and 10 km.
*No timekeeping will be provided for Skiing at walking pace event.
Participant Registration (Transponder and Bib Pick-up)
| Event | Distance | Pick-up Date | Pick-up Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ski Marathon | 50km | Feb.7th, Sunday | 7:30～9:50 |
| 25km | |||
| 10km | |||
| Skiing at walking pace *Only Bib |
5km | 11:30～12:50 |
※Lost transponders will be replaced at your own cost.
Trial Run
February 5th, Friday and February 6th, Saturday – 10:00–15:00
Refreshment and Water Stations (Ski Marathon)
（１）Locations (*For Skiing at walking pace event, only at the finish line)
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shirahatayama Open Stadium（Go-around, Finish） | 25Km／50Km |
| Yagura dai | 12Km／37Km |
| Chuo Pass | 19Km／44Km |
（２）Refreshments
Snacks: Jelly, bananas, cheese, etc.
Drinks: Sports drinks (hot and cold), water
First-aid system
Locations;
First-aid headquarters: Shirahatayama
The 2nd Point: Kyokaiyama
Intermediate first-aid center: Yagura dai
The 3rd Point: Chuo Pass
Awards
In each event (Ski Marathon), the top 6 finishers will be recognized as prize-winners,
with awards presented to the top 3 on the day.
※Prizes for 4th, 5th, 6th place will be handed out at the race headquarters.
Finisher’s Prize
| Event/Distance | Finisher’s Prize |
|---|---|
| Ski Marathon 50km・25km・10km | Commemorative Badge, Completion Medal, Finisher’s Certificate（issued online）, Finisher's Gift |
| Skiing at walking pace | Commemorative Badge, Finisher’s Gift, Finisher’s Certificate（issued online） |
Official Photography Service
As part of the event’s official photography service, photographs of participants will be taken and made available for purchase online at a later date.