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🚧 Traffic Restrictions Notice (Important)

Due to the Prince Mikasa International Ski Marathon,
traffic restrictions will be in place from Saturday, February 14 to Sunday, February 15, 2026,
around the race courses in Biei Town.

Please follow all traffic signs and the instructions of event staff.

🏁 The 49th Prince Mikasa International Ski Marathon in Biei

📅 Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
⏰ Start Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Biei Town, Hokkaido, Japan

⏰ Schedule

Registration: from 7:00 AM

Race Start: 9:00 AM

Award Ceremony: from 3:00 PM

Opening Ceremony
📅 Saturday, February 14, from 4:30 PM

🎿 Courses

Prince Mikasa Course (Birke Forest)

Cross-Country Ski Course

Walking Ski Course
(All courses are around the Sports Center area)

🚧 Traffic Restrictions Details

🔹 Behind Maruyama Athletic Park Stadium
📅 Feb 15, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
🚫 Road closed

🔹 Misawa Bridge (Tokachidake Onsen – Biei Route)
📅 Feb 14, 5:30 PM – Feb 15, 2:00 PM
⚠️ One-way alternating traffic

🔹 Bimo-ga-hara Birke Road
📅 Feb 15, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
🚫 Road closed

⚠ Safety Notice

Some roads and paths cross the ski courses.
For everyone’s safety, please follow the instructions of event staff.

📞 Contact
Prince Mikasa International Ski Marathon Organizing Committee
TEL: +81-166-92-3333