Tokyo Running Events, Aug 17 - 23

Meet at the Imperial Palace Health Marathon Clock Tower for a 5 km lap around the palace. The group will cruise at about 7'/km.

Head to Wadabori Park for Namban Rengo's weekly interval session. This week's set is called "Leonidas," and runners of all levels can tackle it at their own interval pace.

Jog from Nakameguro Station to Bonnet in Yutenji, where a bánh mì sandwich waits at the turnaround. The easy route adds up to about 5 km, and beginners are very welcome.

Run 5 km along the Meguro River, starting and finishing at the Funairiba plaza near Nakameguro Station. Settle into your own pace and catch up with the group back at the finish; beginners and seasoned marathoners are both welcome.

Run from the Imperial Palace to Ueno Park, then make a konbini stop before settling in for a night picnic. The group sticks together at an easy-to-moderate pace, with a ¥1,000 fee for first-time participants.

Start Sunday with one lap around the Imperial Palace, followed by an optional coffee nearby. Run, jog, or walk the roughly 5 km route at your own pace; first-time participants pay a one-time ¥1,000 membership fee.

Take a casual jog around Yoyogi Park, then hang out at a nearby café over coffee. One lap is about 2 km, and you can call it there or keep going for a second; newcomers are more than welcome.

Celebrate the new Spider-Man movie with a 3 km run through Shibuya and Harajuku, then head to Pizza Slice for the after-party. It costs ¥1,500 with a slice and drink included; come in a Spider-Man item or something blue or red.