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We will not touch on any of the details of the marathon race! What is such a "behind-the-scenes situation that solely conveys the charms of the course and its surroundings"?
Hokkaido Marathon 2023, a full marathon representing the summer in Hokkaido, will soon be held! However, it is rumored that there will be an unusual behind-the-scenes report that "doesn't mention the race at all, but just tells about the attractions around the course" (......). What will it be about?
What is the Hokkaido Marathon 2023?
The Hokkaido Marathon is the only full marathon held in summer in Japan. With a time limit of 5 hours, completing the marathon under grueling conditions has become a status quo, attracting many runners from outside of Hokkaido and even from overseas.
In Odori Park, the starting point of the marathon, approximately 20,000 runners start off at once, signaling the countdown on the electric clock on the Sapporo TV Tower. Many Sapporo citizens will crowd along the roadside to cheer the runners on as they enjoy the sightseeing spots around the city center of Sapporo, including the Hokkaido University campus and in front of the Akarenga Government Building.
Hokkaido Marathon 2023
Date and time: Sunday, August 27, 8:30 a.m. start
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Live coverage of the course!
The rumored behind-the-scenes live streaming will be provided by Tetsu Wada, a town-walking researcher who has been sharing the fascinating geography and history of Sapporo and Hokkaido through various media. He usually spreads the word about the interesting geography and history of Sapporo and Hokkaido through various media, but this time he will be delivering a live behind-the-scenes commentary on the course on his YouTube channel, "Brasatoru Channel.
He will not touch on the race at all, but only talk about the highlights of the course and historical background stories! What will the broadcast be like? We asked Mr. Wada himself for his comments.
The course of this year's marathon is filled with interesting aspects of Sapporo, such as the wisdom of urban planning, the topography, traces of battles with water, and unexpected episodes. The marathon broadcast is a great opportunity to experience a high-speed city walk in front of the TV. Here are many stories you will want to tell someone.
We will have as guests friends who have a lot of experience in marathon running and cycling, so stories from a runner's point of view are sure to pop up!
Please be sure to watch the TV broadcast of this year's Hokkaido Marathon and enjoy Wada-san's behind-the-scenes live coverage!
Hokkaido Marathon 2023 Course Commentary
Broadcast start date and time: Sunday, August 27, 8:20 a.m.
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