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Higashine Sakuranbo Marathon

Name: Higashine Sakuranbo Marathon
Start: 2026-06-07
End: 2026-06-07
Location: Higashine

location_city Higashine

flag Japan

calendar_today 07 Jun, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Experience the sweetest run in Japan's "Fruit Kingdom" at the Higashine Sakuranbo Marathon. This unique event celebrates the region's world-renowned cherry harvest, offering a scenic course through the heart of Yamagata's premier fruit-growing landscapes. As you run, you'll be immersed in the vibrant agricultural beauty that defines Higashine City, with the majestic Zao Mountain Range often in view. Supported by a coalition of major local and international sponsors, this is more than a race—it's a flavorful journey and a true taste of Japanese regional culture, perfect for runners seeking a uniquely delicious and scenic marathon experience.

Races Offered

3 km

Jun 01, 2025

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Distance — 3K

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Type — Road running

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3 km Walk

Jun 01, 2025

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Distance — 3K

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Type — Road running

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5 km

Jun 01, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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5 km Walk

Jun 01, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Half Marathon

Jun 01, 2025

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Higashine.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.0° / 25.2°

wb_sunny 16.5° / 26.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 6.1 /

water_drop 77.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.0° / 25.2°

wb_sunny 16.5° / 26.0°

air 6.1 km/h

water_drop 77.7%

About Higashine

Higashine is a city located in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. As of 1 February 2020, the city had an estimated population of 47,910 in 17868 households, and a population density of 230 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 207.17 square kilometres (80 sq mi).