Name: Hokkaido Forest Sports Festa
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Around Chitose City Aoba Athletics Stadium and Aoba Park

This outdoor event is held in the forests of Chitose and features marathons, Nordic walking, and hands-on programs that bring visitors closer to the trees.

About Hokkaido Forest Sports Festa

The Hokkaido Forest Sports Festa is an outdoor event where visitors can enjoy sports and nature experiences in the forests of Chitose City.

The forest marathon and Nordic walking offer a chance to experience Chitose’s rich natural environment.

Along with running and walking activities, there are crafts using trees and nuts, among other things.

This event offers people of all ages, from children to adults, a chance to experience the appeal of the forest.

Source: 北海道森林スポーツフェスタ｜イベント｜【公式】北海道の観光・旅行情報サイト HOKKAIDO LOVE!

Festival highlights

Highlights include a marathon through the forest and Nordic walking with special poles.

Nature experiences include tree climbing with ropes and nature crafts using branches and nuts.

Wood bowling with wooden pins is also available.

The opportunity to learn about Chitose baika-mo, an aquatic plant found in Lake Shikotsu, is another feature unique to this event.

A sports festival where you can run, walk, and enjoy nature in the forests of Chitose

What to expect

Participants run the course in the forest marathon or walk through the woods in Nordic walking.

In addition to physical activities, visitors can try tree climbing using ropes, crafts made with natural materials, and wood bowling, where they knock down wooden pins.

There is also a study session about Chitose baika-mo.

The program combines physical activities, play, and nature learning.

How to take part

You can take part in the forest marathon and Nordic walking, as well as hands-on programs such as tree climbing, nature crafts, and wood bowling.

Activities are available for everyone from children to adults.

The program offers opportunities to connect with Chitose’s forest environment through sports and nature experiences.

You can register for the 2026 marathon and walking events through the dedicated registration website.

The registration period was listed as running until September 13, 2026.

Race numbers, information materials, and vouchers for collecting participation mementos have been sent to people who registered to participate.

Source: 北海道森林スポーツフェスタ in 千歳 2026 – 北海道森林スポーツフェスタ in 千歳 2026

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Location and access

Venue and address: Chitose Aoba Athletics Stadium (Shinmachi, Chitose, Hokkaido).
Parking: There is parking at Aoba Athletics Stadium.

Source: 施設案内[青葉陸上競技場] ｜千歳市公共施設予約サービス

Address 1-176, Shinmachi, Chitose, Hokkaido

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Dates and season

2026 Event Information (The listed dates have passed)

It was announced that the event was scheduled to be held on October 18 (Sunday) in 2026.

This one-day event features a forest marathon, Nordic walking, and nature experience programs.

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