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We will host a Fun Run event of approximately 5km with the aim of welcoming runners from overseas, fostering interaction among domestic and international runners, and strengthening unity. Following the success of the previous edition, the event will take place in the Asakusa area, one of Japan's leading tourist destinations, with the cooperation of the local community!
The start-finish line of the race will be at the Athletic Field of Taito City Riverside Sports Center.
Not far from the Sensoji Kaminari-mon Gate of Sensoji Temple, part of the Tokyo Marathon course.
Along the scenic course around Sumida Park, runners will get a view of TOKYO SKYTREE.
The Friendship Run will be held for the first time in five years!
Let's have a blast at the Fun Run 5 km and remember that it's "The Day We Unite.”!
*Photos from past event
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Date and Time
Saturday, March 2, 2024
10:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony
10:30 a.m. Fun Run starts
11:30 a.m. Fun Run ends
12:00 p.m. Event ends
*Times are tentative.
Photo provided by Taito City
Course
Taito Riverside Sports Center (Athletic field), etc.
Organizer
Tokyo Marathon Foundation
Presenting Partner
KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL
Community Partner
Asakusa Shops Federation
Supporting Organizations
Taito City, Japan Tourism Agency, Sumida City
Distance
Fun Run (5km)【COURSE MAP(Tentative)】
*No record measurements
Eligibility
Runners aged 12 and above on the race day.
*Parental consent is required for runners aged under 18
Capacity
1,000 Runners (Tentative)
Even Fee (Tax Incl.)
・¥7,320 JPY /approx. $50 USD (no finish medal, no baggage check)
・¥8,052 JPY /approx. $55 USD (no finish medal, with baggage check)
・¥8,784 JPY /approx. $60 USD (with finish medal and no baggage check)
・¥9,516 JPY /approx. $65 USD (with finish medal and with baggage check)
Credit card transactions will be charged in Japanese yen.
The above conversion rate is based on the Mitsubishi UFJ Bank TTS rate of $1USD = \146.40 JPY as of December 11, 2023.
The transaction amount will vary according to the exchange rate of your credit card company.
Prize
Athlete bib, Running Festa button badge etc
Athlete bib design sample
★ASAKUSA Experience
On the day of the Friendship Run, a lottery will be held for runners at the reception.
Winners will have the opportunity to experience following activities at the venue on that day:
・Paulownia woodwork/kiri kimekomi-zaiku(HAKOCHO)
movie
・Japanese Tea ceremony(KAKINUMA)
movie
・Paper-folding/origami
・For more: TBA
Guest/MC
M Takashi
(Tokyo Marathon Foundation Sports Legacy Program Charity Ambassador / athlete impressionist comedian)
Aso Koyata
(Katsubenshi (Japanese performer who provided live narration for silent films) / Deputy Editor-in-Chief of "Asakusa Monthly" / "Konosu Tourism Ambassador" of Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture)
Cheering Supporter
Komazawa University, Athletic Association, Cheering Guidance Department "BLUE PEGASUS“
The three groups – 'leaders,' 'cheerleaders,' and the 'brass band' – will collaborate to cheer your run with all their might!
Entry Period
Starting on Friday, December 15, 2023 *First-come, first-served basis; application close when the capacity is reached
The remaining information
The remaining information regarding Tokyo Marathon Friendship Run 2024 will be sent from Entry Desk in mid-February.
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※Please note that the above information is subject to change without prior notice.