Notice of the Course Changes

Thank you very much for entering the 45th Sapporo International Ski Marathon.

Due to the unprecedented shortage of snow this season, we will hold the race with some changes to the course and time limit as follows. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in order to ensure a safe and smooth operation in accordance with FIS regulations.

Details in changes

event

Before change

After Change

Ski Marathon 50km

25km course 2 laps

10km course  3 laps(30km)

Ski Marathon 25km

25km course 1 lap

10km  course 2 laps(20km)

Time limit

[50km]
・7 hours(420 minutes)*Finish limit time
・The time limit for passing the 25km point is 3 hours (180 minutes)
・The time limit for passing the 37km point is 4.5 hours(270 minutes)

 [30km]
・The time limit for passing the 20km point is 3 hours (180 minutes) after the start.

[25km]
・4.5 hours(270 minutes)*Finish limit time
・The time limit for passing12km point is 2.5 hours

[20km]
・The time limit for passing the 10km point is 2.5 hours (150 minutes) after the start.

Refreshment Station

Shirahatayama Open Stadium(25km/Finish)
Yagura Dai(12km/37km)
Around Chuo Pass(19km/44km)

Shirahatayama Open Stadium(10km/20km/Finish)
Around Chuo Pass(8km/16km/24km)

*The course map after changes is Here
*There are no changes at the event of 10km and 4km.

Others

  1. There are no changes to the reception time, location, and start time, but please come to the venue with plenty of time to spare.
  2. It may be crowded on the course due to skiing along the shortened lap course. Please follow the staff’s instructions to avoid any accidents.
  3. The time limits have changed according to shorten courses. Please check them out in advance.
  4. Changes in distance will not affect various certifications (Worldloppet, IVV/JVA). We will deal with the same way as if you completed the 50km/25km original event.

Contact
Sapporo International Ski Marathon Office
Tel：+81-11-530-5562       mail address：ski@sapporo-sport.jp