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  • Tokyo Marathon Friendship Run 2024

Tokyo Marathon Friendship Run 2024

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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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Event Information

  • 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.

    asakusa
    asakusa

    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)

    M Takashi

    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)

    Aso Koyata

    Cheering Supporter
    Komazawa University, Athletic Association, Cheering Guidance Department "BLUE PEGASUS“

    Komazawa University, Athletic Association, Cheering Guidance Department"BLUE PEGASUS"
    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.

Event Regulations / Handling of Personal Information / Entry Regulations

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※Please note that the above information is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
  • STARTS CORPORATION INC.
  • IFING Co., Ltd.
  • ASICS Japan Corp.
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL
  • SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION
  • The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
  • Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
  • Kokumin Kyosai coop(National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives)
  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co.,Inc.
  • Kao Corporation
  • BATHCLIN CORPORATION
  • TOPPAN INC.
  • Daiwa Securities Group
  • Porsche Japan K.K.
  • NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION
  • KOYOU RENTIA Co.,Ltd.
  • Fanplus, Inc.
  • Shimizu Octo,Inc.
  • SAGAWA EXPRESS CO., LTD.
  • TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Photocreate Co.,Ltd
  • Premier Partner
  • Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
  • Major Partners
  • STARTS CORPORATION INC.
  • IFING Co., Ltd.
  • ASICS Japan Corp.
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Main Partners
  • KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL
  • SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION
  • The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
  • Active Partners
  • Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
  • Kokumin Kyosai coop(National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives)
  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co.,Inc.
  • Kao Corporation
  • BATHCLIN CORPORATION
  • TOPPAN INC.
  • Daiwa Securities Group
  • Porsche Japan K.K.
  • Supporting Partners
  • NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION
  • KOYOU RENTIA Co.,Ltd.
  • Fanplus, Inc.
  • Shimizu Octo,Inc.
  • SAGAWA EXPRESS CO., LTD.
  • TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Photocreate Co.,Ltd