Runners can enjoy the taste of Hokkaido, including local sweets and seafood, at the aid stations as they run through the beautiful scenery that has been highly praised both in Japan and overseas, and the constant cheers of the runners along the way encourage them. The race starts and ends at Chiyodai Park Athletics Stadium, and both the half and full marathons are held at the same time. In addition, many of the country's top runners participate every year.