The 5th Yubari BaliBali Melon Run 2026" will be held on July 5 in Yubari, Hokkaido! Experience the charm of Yubari with all five senses!

The Yubari Bali Bali Melon Run Executive Committee will hold the "5th Yubari Bali Melon Run 2026" on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

The course for the 2026 event will be the same as in previous years: the "Yellow Handkerchief Course 10km," which will run through the "Kofuku no Kiiroi Handkerchief Memory Plaza" and other areas; the "Kinema Kaido (Kinema Road) and Coal Museum View Course 5km," which will run along the Kinema Kaido with its retro Showa-era movie theater signage and the Coal Museum; and the "Kinema Road and Coal Museum View Course 5km," which will be a casual event for parents and children who can participate as a pair. Kinema-Kaido Gyutto Oyako Course 3km], which can be easily participated in by parent-child pairs, has been newly added.

Another feature of the event is that there are six different start times: 10km (10:30/11:00/11:30), 5km (10:45/11:15), and 3km (11:45).

The start of the 4th (2025) race1

Because it is a fun run, there are no time awards; however, participants can participate in costume, as Yubari, the host city, is a "movie town," and awards will be given to participants who run in costumes related to "movies" or "Yubari.

The biggest highlight of the event is that after running and working up a sweat, participants will be treated to a luxurious half ball of Yubari melon in its peak season!

As in last year's event, there will also be a "Yubari Marche" with booths set up by local stores and other vendors, as well as a stage event.

Runners are required to enter the event in advance (for a fee), but the event is free of charge and open to all.

Runner entries are now being accepted (entry deadline: June 7, 2026), but the 10km 10:30 start time has been closed due to capacity being reached.

The 5km 10:45 start is also very popular and may close before the deadline.

Event Details

https://baribarimelonrun.studio.site/

Scene at the start of the 4th (2025) event2

What is the "Yubari BaliBali Melon Run"?

Eat Yubari melons in their most delicious season!

Walking and running in Yubari City, you will taste Yubari not only with your taste buds but also with your whole body!

It is a marathon run while enjoying the air and delicious food of Yubari with all five senses.

Therefore, instead of competing for the fastest time, it is a fun-run format where participants feel as if they are jogging while feeling the cityscape and nature of Yubari, and everyone from small children to the elderly can participate at their own pace.

Last year, 1,233 people participated, a 63% increase over the previous year, and the event is attracting increasing attention from within and outside the region.

Fourth annual event Costume runner 2

Yubari melon after reaching the goal1

Concept of the event

Since the inaugural event in 2022, the event has been held under the slogan "Reunite! the event has been held under the theme of reconnecting people with each other and with the region and its future.

By fostering an event that is loved and supported by the people of Yubari, we hope to increase the number of people who love this city and pass it on to the next generation. Our goal is for all participants to become "Yubari fans.

We also welcome participants from outside the region, and hope to create a population of people who will be involved in the event.

Outline of the event

Sponsor : Yubari Bali Bali Melon Run Executive Committee

Support : Yubari City, Yubari Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

　　　　　　　　 Yubari City Tourism Promotion, Melon Bear

Date ： July 5, 2026 (Sun.) 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (tentative)

Venue ： Yubari Mount Race Ski Resort

Participation fee: ＜3km course＞3,500 yen for elementary school students, 7,000 yen for parent-child pair

　　　　　　　　 <5km course> 6,000 yen for junior high school students and older, 4,000 yen for elementary school students

　　　　　　　　 <10km course> 7,000 yen for junior high school students and older

　　　　　　　　 Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more people.

　　　　　　　　 *Administrative fees will be charged separately at each entry site.

Application: Available at Sports Entry, Runnet, and the Management Office

Entry deadline: June 7, 2026 (Sun.)

Eligibility ： Minimum age: 4 years old *Depends on the course.

Number of applicants: 1,500

Others: Free parking, shuttle bus service between Sapporo Station and the venue (for a fee)

Official website: https://baribarimelonrun.studio.site/