Olympic marathon

National Jul 22, 2021

COVID-19 cases rise in Sapporo just as Olympic events get underway

by Eric Johnston

Hokkaido's capital is hosting soccer games and will host marathon events, but the mayor is now calling for stronger coronavirus measures as the number of cases jumps.

Summer Olympics Dec 12, 2020

World Athletics approves Sapporo course for Tokyo Olympics

Sapporo's Olympic marathon course has been approved by World Athletics and a test event has been scheduled for May, organizers for the postponed Tokyo Games announced Friday after meeting with officials from the city and Hokkaido. The Olympic marathon and race walking events were shifted ...