Sapporo Odori Park has been designated as the venue for the Olympic marathon and race walking events, and overlay work will be done in preparation for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Located in the centre of Sapporo City, the park is approximately 1.5 kilometres long and covers an area of about 7.8 hectres. With beautiful flowerbeds, green grass and trees, the park is a popular event venue and attracts many tourists and citizens all year round.