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Announcing the "RUN as ONE - GLOBAL Virtual Run Series 2020/2021 3rd Challenge"

2021/3/5

The Tokyo Marathon Foundation kicked-off its very first virtual events, the RUN as ONE - GLOBAL Virtual Run Series" in December. The series consists of a total of 4 events where runners can participate and enjoy the event utilizing a running app. By introducing a virtual event, we hope runners will have an opportunity to feel connected and enjoy running more within their daily life.
We have launched the 1st and 2nd challenges designed for Japanese runners, and we are now ready to welcome all runners around the world starting with the 3rd challenge.

All runners who complete the event within the outlined conditions will be eligible to be part of the drawing to win a guaranteed, non-complementary entry to the Tokyo Marathon and more.

Please see the event details below.

◎Event Info

【Event】
RUN as ONE - GLOBAL Virtual Run Series 2020/2021 3rd Challenge

【Event Date】
7 a.m. on April 12 (Mon) until 5 p.m. on April 18 (Sun), 2021 (JST)

【Distance】
10km
*10 km must be completed in one go.

【Course】
Complete a 10km from anywhere in the world by using a running app.

【Entry Fee】
1,500 yen(Tax incl.)
※Pay by credit card only

【Prize】
Entry Ticket to the Tokyo Marathon
Total of 50 runners who complete the event will have the chance to win the "RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2022" entry ticket by random drawing.
Special Gifts*
・ ASICS Face Towel to 10 runners
・ ASICS Arm Sleeves to 5 runners
・ ASICS Running Gear (running gloves) to 6 runners
・ ASICS Waist Pouch to 6 runners
*Awarded to runners who complete the event by random drawing.

【Entry Period】
Noon on March 12 (Fri) until 5 p.m. on March 21 (Sun), 2021 (JST)

【How to Enter】
TMF VIRTUAL RUN website(https://tmf-virtualrun.jp/en/event/0000000009)

【Eligibility】
Must be 19 or older on the event date

【Required App】
ASICS Runkeeper™(running app)
*In order to participate in the event, you must sync your ASICS Runkeeper™ to the event before the race day.

<Note>
For those residing in mainland China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), ASICS Runkeeper™ will not be available to track this event. However, as an alternative, we are introducing another event available for you on our Weibo channel. For more information please click here.

For further information, please refer to TMF VIRTUAL RUN website.

See below for further details of the "RUN as ONE - GLOBAL Virtual Run Series"

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  • 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