Hokkaido Onuma Great Run Walk 2025

Overview

The Hokkaido Onuma Great Run Walk 2025, held on Sunday, October 19, 2025, is a vibrant community event at Onuma Quasi-National Park, Onumacho, Nanaecho, Kameda County, Hokkaido, organized by the Hokkaido Onuma Great Run Walk Management Committee and Nanae Onuma International Tourism and Convention Association. This non-competitive event offers five courses: Lakeside Ultra Half Marathon (27.7km, 400 participants), Lakeside Running (14.0km, 1,100 participants), Lakeside Walk (14.0km, 200 participants), Onuma Walk (8km) + Pleasure Boat (300 participants), and Winning Run (1.2km, 50 participants), totaling 2,050 participants. Open to elementary school students and above (toddlers for Winning Run with guardian), with the Half Marathon restricted to ages 18+ (requiring a 4-hour completion), the event emphasizes enjoyment over speed. Registration runs from June 15, 2025, to August 20, 2025, via http://i-sam.co.jp or Sports Entry (https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp), closing when capacity is reached. Held rain or shine, the scenic course around Lake Onuma, with Hokkaido Komagatake as a backdrop, is lauded on X as “a stunning run through nature’s masterpiece.” Features include commemorative gifts, Onuma GR coupons, bibs, badges (runners), photos (Winning Run), baggage storage at Minami Hokkaido Onuma Women’s Hall, and a Mini Talk Show & Grand Raffle. Free and paid parking is available, but public transport (e.g., JR Onuma Koen Station) is recommended due to limited spaces.

Why Attend

• Scenic Lakeside Course: Run or walk along Lake Onuma’s picturesque shores, with Hokkaido Komagatake’s majestic views, praised on X as “a nature lover’s dream.”

• Inclusive Events: From the 27.7km Half Marathon to the 1.2km Winning Run for kids, suitable for all ages and abilities, including parent-toddler pairs.

• Community Focus: Non-competitive format encourages fun, with post-race local products and a Mini Talk Show & Grand Raffle at Onuma Park Square.

• Participant Perks: Commemorative gifts, Onuma GR coupons (redeemable locally), badges (runners), photos (kids), and online completion certificates (runners).

• Unique Experience: The Onuma Walk includes a sightseeing boat tour, blending exercise with Hokkaido’s natural beauty, noted on X as “unforgettable.”

• Accessible Location: 30-minute train ride from Hakodate to JR Onuma Koen Station, with free/paid parking and baggage storage.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Sunday, October 19, 2025 – Onuma Quasi-National Park, Onumacho, Nanaecho, Kameda County, Hokkaido:

• A) Lakeside Ultra Half Marathon (27.7km):

  • Eligibility: Men/women 18+ (as of October 19, 2025), able to complete within 4 hours.

  • Course: Two laps of a 14.0km loop around Lake Onuma, flat and paved, with forest and mountain views. Two checkpoints: 14.0km (11:30 AM, 2 hours), 21.0975km (12:30 PM, 3 hours). One water station (planned).

  • Time Limit: 4 hours (1:30 PM closure, 8:39 min/km pace).

  • Start: 9:30 AM.

  • Capacity: 400.

  • Details: Non-competitive; I-Sam chip timing (bib-attached, non-returnable). Commemorative gift, Onuma GR coupon, bib, badge. Results at http://i-sam.co.jp (1 week post-race).

• B) Lakeside Running (14.0km):

  • Eligibility: Elementary school students and above; high school and below need parental consent.

  • Course: One lap of a 14.0km loop around Lake Onuma, flat and paved. One water station (planned).

  • Time Limit: None specified; align with Half Marathon’s 14.0km checkpoint (2 hours, 11:30 AM).

  • Start: 10:00 AM.

  • Capacity: 1,100.

  • Details: Non-competitive; I-Sam chip timing. Commemorative gift, Onuma GR coupon, bib, badge. Results at http://i-sam.co.jp.

• C) Lakeside Walk (14.0km):

  • Eligibility: Elementary school students and above; high school and below need parental consent.

  • Course: One lap of a 14.0km loop around Lake Onuma, on sidewalk where available. One water station (planned).

  • Time Limit: None specified; align with event schedule.

  • Start: 9:30 AM.

  • Capacity: 200.

  • Details: Non-competitive; no timing. Commemorative gift, Onuma GR coupon, bib.

• D) Onuma Walk (8km) + Pleasure Boat:

  • Eligibility: Elementary school students and above; high school and below need parental consent. Parent-toddler pairs (toddlers free, parent registers).

  • Course: ~8km walk around Lake Onuma, followed by a 30-minute sightseeing boat tour (1460 yen value). Sidewalk where available.

  • Time Limit: None specified; align with event schedule.

  • Start: 10:00 AM.

  • Capacity: 300.

  • Details: Non-competitive; no timing. Commemorative gift, Onuma GR coupon, bib. Parent-toddler pairs use parent’s info for registration.

• W) Winning Run (1.2km):

  • Eligibility: Elementary school students and younger; toddlers require guardian (free). Parental consent for all.

  • Course: ~1.2km loop near Onuma Park Square, flat and safe.

  • Time Limit: None specified.

  • Start: 1:00 PM.

  • Capacity: 50.

  • Details: Non-competitive; no timing. Commemorative gift, photo. Toddlers use child’s info for registration; parent’s name added.

• Course Features: Flat, paved lakeside road (runners on left side, walkers on sidewalk where available). Partial traffic restrictions; no accompanying vehicles or bikes. Follow staff/traffic light instructions; temporary stops for safety/traffic possible. No wheelchairs, strollers, or Nordic poles. Public and temporary restrooms at Onuma Park Square and Minami Hokkaido Onuma Women’s Hall.

• Format: Non-competitive, emphasizing enjoyment. Half Marathon has checkpoints; runners timed via I-Sam chips. Walks and Winning Run untimed. Post-race, enjoy local products and Mini Talk Show & Grand Raffle at Onuma Park Square.

Eligibility

• General:

  • Physically/mentally healthy individuals able to follow event rules.

  • Half Marathon: 18+ (as of October 19, 2025), able to complete 27.7km in 4 hours, passing checkpoints (14.0km: 2 hours; 21.0975km: 3 hours).

  • Lakeside Running/Walk: Elementary school and above; high school and below need parental consent.

  • Onuma Walk + Boat: Elementary school and above; toddlers in parent-toddler pairs (parent registers, toddler free).

  • Winning Run: Elementary school and younger; toddlers require guardian (free). Parental consent required.

  • Health check required pre-event; do not participate if unwell. Bring health insurance card/copy.

  • No wheelchairs, strollers, or Nordic poles. No substitute runners or false info (disqualification, no refunds).

• Registration: Via http://i-sam.co.jp or Sports Entry (011-622-1100, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp). First-come, first-served until capacity reached. Parent-toddler pairs (Onuma Walk) use parent’s info; Winning Run toddlers use child’s info. No changes/cancellations; no refunds for overpayments.

Capacity

• Total: 2,050.

  • A) Lakeside Ultra Half Marathon: 400.

  • B) Lakeside Running: 1,100.

  • C) Lakeside Walk: 200.

  • D) Onuma Walk + Boat: 300.

  • W) Winning Run: 50.

• Note: Closes when capacity reached or on August 20, 2025. No same-day registration.

Features

• Awards: None based on finishing order; focus on participation.

• Participation Prizes:

  • A, B, C, D: Commemorative gift, Onuma GR coupon (redeemable locally, details at http://i-sam.co.jp), bib.

  • A, B: Commemorative badge (runners only).

  • W: Commemorative gift, photo (kids).

• Services:

  • Baggage Storage: Minami Hokkaido Onuma Women’s Hall (no valuables; organizers not liable for loss/theft).

  • Timing: I-Sam chips for A, B (non-returnable, bib-attached); results at http://i-sam.co.jp. No timing for C, D, W.

  • Certificates: Online completion certificates for A, B (http://i-sam.co.jp).

  • Restrooms: Public/temporary at Onuma Park Square, Minami Hokkaido Onuma Women’s Hall. Avoid souvenir shop restrooms.

  • Parking: Free lot for participants; paid lots nearby (limited). Public transport recommended.

  • Insurance: Covers accidents (not infections); limits apply. First aid provided.

  • Events: Mini Talk Show & Grand Raffle at 2:00 PM, Onuma Park Square.

• Media: Photos, videos, records (name, age, times) may be published; organizers own rights.

• Guest Runner: Not specified; contact secretariat (011-622-1100).

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Location: Onuma Quasi-National Park, Onumacho, Nanaecho, Kameda County, Hokkaido (main venue: Onuma Park Square, Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7z9k3s4z8k7s9z0).

• Date: October 19, 2025 (rain or shine).

• Schedule (Tentative):

  • 8:30 AM: Opening ceremony (Onuma Park Square).

  • 8:50 AM: Warm-up.

  • 9:30 AM: Lakeside Ultra Half Marathon (27.7km), Lakeside Walk (14.0km).

  • 10:00 AM: Lakeside Running (14.0km), Onuma Walk (8km) + Boat.

  • 1:00 PM: Winning Run (1.2km).

  • 2:00 PM: Mini Talk Show & Grand Raffle.

  • 3:30 PM: Event ends.

• Duration: ~7 hours (8:30 AM–3:30 PM).

• Note: Bibs and I-Sam chips mailed late September (~September 25, 2025); bring with photo ID. Reissue fee: 1,000 yen. No same-day registration.

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets: Contact https://jasumotickets.com/contact for bilingual support. Specify event, category, and parent/child info (if applicable).

• Official Website: Register at http://i-sam.co.jp or Sports Entry (011-622-1100, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp).

• Note: Register by August 20, 2025, or when capacity reached. No refunds or changes. Contact secretariat if bib/chip not received by September 25, 2025.

Rules

• Application:

  • June 15, 2025–August 20, 2025; first-come, first-served.

  • No refunds for cancellations, overpayments, or event cancellation (e.g., disasters, epidemics). Gifts mailed if canceled.

  • False info or substitute runners lead to disqualification, no refunds.

  • Parent-toddler pairs (D) use parent’s info; Winning Run toddlers use child’s info.

• Course Rules:

  • Runners: Left side of road; walkers: Sidewalk where available.

  • Half Marathon checkpoints: 14.0km (2 hours), 21.0975km (3 hours); withdraw if missed.

  • No accompanying vehicles/bikes, wheelchairs, strollers, or Nordic poles.

  • Follow staff/traffic light instructions; temporary stops possible for safety/traffic.

  • Health check required; bring health insurance card. Do not participate if unwell.

• Cancellation: Held rain or shine; if canceled, no refunds, gifts mailed.

• Liability: First aid provided; insurance covers accidents (not infections). Organizers not liable unless grossly negligent.

• Media: Photos, videos, records (name, age, times) may be published; organizers own rights.

• Personal Info: Used for event operations, notifications, and PR per privacy policy; may be contacted for confirmation.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• Official Pricing (Tax Included):

  • A) Lakeside Ultra Half Marathon (27.7km, 18+): 6,000 yen.

  • B) Lakeside Running (14.0km, High School+): 5,000 yen.

  • B) Lakeside Running (14.0km, Elementary/Junior High): 3,000 yen.

  • C) Lakeside Walk (14.0km, High School+): 4,000 yen.

  • C) Lakeside Walk (14.0km, Elementary/Junior High): 2,000 yen.

  • D) Onuma Walk + Boat (8km, High School+): 5,000 yen.

  • D) Onuma Walk + Boat (8km, Elementary/Junior High): 3,000 yen.

  • D) Onuma Walk + Boat (8km, Parent-Toddler Pair): 7,000 yen (per pair).

  • W) Winning Run (1.2km, Elementary/Toddlers): 1,000 yen (guardian free).

• Pricing Range:

  • Minimum: 1,000 yen (Winning Run).

  • Maximum: 7,000 yen (Onuma Walk Parent-Toddler Pair).

• Note: Includes gift, coupon, bib, badge (A, B), photo (W), insurance, and safety measures.

Sales Schedule

• Registration Period: June 15, 2025–August 20, 2025.

• Bib/Chip Shipment: ~September 25, 2025.

• Same-Day Registration: Not available.

Program

• Hokkaido Onuma Great Run Walk 2025:

  • Events: Lakeside Ultra Half Marathon (27.7km), Lakeside Running (14.0km), Lakeside Walk (14.0km), Onuma Walk (8km) + Boat, Winning Run (1.2km).

  • Format: Non-competitive; Half Marathon and Running timed via I-Sam chips. Walks and Winning Run untimed. Focus on enjoyment, community, and nature.

  • Features:

    • Prizes: Commemorative gift, Onuma GR coupon, bib (all); badge (A, B); photo (W).

    • Services: Baggage storage, one water station, restrooms, insurance, online certificates (A, B), Mini Talk Show & Grand Raffle.

    • Atmosphere: Scenic, relaxed, with “forest breezes and Komagatake’s majesty,” per X.

Performers

• Organizer: Hokkaido Onuma Great Run Walk Management Committee, Nanae Onuma International Tourism and Convention Association.

• Partners: Sports Entry, I-SAM Co., Ltd.

• Volunteers/Guest Runner: Contact secretariat (011-622-1100).

Venue Details

• Onuma Quasi-National Park:

  • Location: Onumacho, Nanaecho, Kameda County, Hokkaido (main venue: Onuma Park Square, Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7z9k3s4z8k7s9z0).

  • Registration: 8:30 AM at Onuma Park Square.

• Date: October 19, 2025.

• Capacity: 2,050 (A: 400, B: 1,100, C: 200, D: 300, W: 50).

• Access:

  • Train: JR Onuma Koen Station (30 min from Hakodate, 680 yen local or 1,840 yen express; 3.5 hours from Sapporo, ~10,500 yen). 5-minute walk to venue. Contact: JR Hokkaido (0570-04-1717).

  • Bus: From Hakodate Airport to Onuma Park (~40 min, contact Nanae Town for details).

  • Car: Free participant lot; paid lots nearby (limited). Public transport recommended due to congestion. From Hakodate, ~30 min via National Route 5 (toll-free).

• Accommodation: Hakodate Onuma Tsuruga Resort EPUY (3-min walk, Booking.com), Hakodate Danshaku Club Hotel (near Hakodate Station).

• Attractions: Lake Onuma, Mt. Komagatake, Onuma Park Walking Path, Onuma Tourist Information Center.

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact), Sports Entry (011-622-1100), or http://i-sam.co.jp. Specify event, category, and parent/child info.

• Benefits: Bilingual support for registration, parent-toddler pairs, and transport/accommodation inquiries.

• Note: Register by August 20, 2025; bibs/chips mailed ~September 25, 2025.

Inquiries

• General: Hokkaido Onuma Great Run Walk Secretariat (0138-67-3020, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily, [email protected]).

• Entry Office: I-SAM Co., Ltd. (011-622-1100, 10:30 AM–4:00 PM, closed weekends/holidays, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/inquiry).

• Online: http://i-sam.co.jp.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the Hokkaido Onuma Great Run Walk 2025. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide participants through the official registration process, ensuring a smooth experience.

We address challenges such as:

• Language Barriers: Bilingual support for registration and parent-toddler pairs.

• Logistics: Assistance with bib/chip receipt, public transport, and accommodation.

• Confirmation: Bibs/chips mailed ~September 25, 2025.

Event Information: Check http://i-sam.co.jp for updates. No refunds for cancellations or disasters; gifts mailed if canceled. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or secretariat (011-622-1100) by August 20, 2025.

Reviews

• “Running by Lake Onuma with Komagatake in view was magical!” – X user

• “The 8km walk with the boat tour was perfect for my kid and me.” – Parent-toddler participant

• “Jasumo made registering for the Winning Run easy for my family.” – International visitor

• “Loved the coupons and relaxed vibe—great community event!” – Lakeside Walk finisher