Food Valley Tokachi Marathon

The Food Valley Tokachi Marathon is one of Hokkaido’s signature autumn running events, celebrating both endurance sport and the world-renowned agricultural heritage of the Tokachi region. Held each October in the city of Obihiro, the race combines fast, scenic courses with an unmistakably local atmosphere, earning its nickname as “the marathon you can taste.” Participants are welcomed by wide tree-lined streets, crisp autumn weather, vibrant fall foliage, and the hospitality that has made Tokachi famous throughout Japan as one of the country’s premier food-producing regions.

Organized by the Food Valley Tokachi Marathon Executive Committee, the event showcases the region’s “Food Valley” brand, highlighting Tokachi’s exceptional dairy products, wheat, potatoes, vegetables, beef, pork, and world-class confectionery. Rather than focusing solely on competition, the marathon embraces the area’s culinary identity by offering finish-line food experiences and local specialties that allow runners to celebrate their accomplishment while sampling the best of Hokkaido’s harvest season.