Super Mario-Themed Run Event Announced for Sapporo in September 2026

Sapporo has announced a new participatory event built around the “Super Mario” theme: Super Mario: RUN TO THE GOAL in Hokkaido 2026. The event is scheduled for September 13, 2026, at Daiwa House Premist Dome, with runner entries opening on July 10.

What happened

The event is designed for a broad audience, from beginner runners to families and groups of friends. According to the Sapporo Travel announcement, the program will include running participation, photo spots, mini-game experiences, original goods sales and food areas. Runner participants are expected to receive event-limited original “Super Mario” goods as participation benefits.

Why it matters

For international visitors, the event adds a pop-culture and family-friendly option to Sapporo’s late-summer travel calendar. It may also encourage visitors to combine the dome event with sightseeing in central Sapporo, especially because a related Sapporo walk rally is planned during the summer period.

Key details

• Event date: September 13, 2026
• Venue: Daiwa House Premist Dome, also known as Sapporo Dome, in Toyohira Ward, Sapporo
• Format: Two sessions are planned, in the morning and afternoon
• Runner entry: Opens at 10:00 on July 10, 2026, with registration handled on a first-come, first-served basis according to the official event website
• Runner ticket: ¥6,600 for adults listed as junior high school age and above; ¥5,500 for children as listed by the organizer; admission is included
• General admission: Advance tickets are listed at ¥1,100 for adults, ¥550 for elementary-school-age children and free for preschool children; same-day tickets are listed at ¥3,300 for adults and ¥1,650 for elementary-school-age children
• Related walk rally: July 18 to September 12, 2026, with a participation fee of ¥1,300 including tax

For international readers

The official event website lists access to the dome by subway from Sapporo Station to Fukuzumi Station, followed by an approximately 10-minute walk. Airport bus access is also listed. Ticket categories, entry availability and participation rules should be checked on the official event website before making travel plans, especially because runner entry is expected to close when capacity is reached.

Source: Sapporo Travel and official event website. This HBTP draft is an original English summary for international readers and should be reviewed before publication.