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Tokyo Running Events, Aug 24 - 30
Your weekly list of running events across Tokyo this week.
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Tokyo Run Clubs
Good morning, Tokyo runners. August is nearly over, but summer is not letting up.
This week's highs are around 31-35°C, with lows near 24-26°C. Rain may show up on Thursday, while the weekend should shift from partly cloudy to sunny. Keep water close and enjoy the runs.
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Kumamoto Earthquake Charity Run
Hosted by: Grown Club
Run 5 km around the Imperial Palace to support people affected by the earthquake in Kumamoto. At around 6:45/km, the group will take it slower than usual, making this one approachable for a wide range of runners.
Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab), , Futakotamagawa
Tamagawa Run & Beer: Rooftop Evening
Hosted by: Go Far Run Group
Follow a 4.4 km route along the Nogawa and Tamagawa rivers, with stops to take in the night views. A free finish-line beer is waiting afterward, and the group will stick together at an easy pace.
Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab), , Imperial Palace
Imperial Palace Run
Hosted by: Marunouchi Express
Take an easy 5 km lap around the Imperial Palace with the group. The pace is roughly 7:00/km, and joining is free.
Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab), , Yoyogi Park
Namban Rengo Wednesday Intervals
Hosted by: Namban Rengo
Head to Yoyogi Park for Namban Rengo's weekly Wednesday interval session. This week's fartlek and flex workout focuses on threshold effort for race training, with all levels welcome.
Join the run on Instagram (opens in new tab), , Nakameguro
5km Meguro River Night Run
Hosted by: Nakameguro Running Club
Start and finish at Meguro River Park near Nakameguro Station for a 5 km run along the river. Pick your own pace, whether you are new to running or have a few marathons behind you.
Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab), , Yoyogi Park
Yoyogi Park Run
Hosted by: Marunouchi Express
Cruise through Yoyogi Park for 6 km at around 6:30/km. Afterward, anyone who wants to keep the morning going can join the optional cafe stop, and the run itself is free.
Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab), , Imperial Palace
Tokyo Imperial Palace Morning Run
Hosted by: Tokyo Connections and Explorations
Take a casual 5 km morning lap around the Imperial Palace. Run, jog, or walk at whatever pace feels right for you.
Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab), , Nakameguro
Nakameguro Run x The World Café
Hosted by: Nakameguro Running Club
Start Sunday with a run along the Meguro River, then head to the World Café for an açai bowl and a drink. Plan on about 4 km at an easy, social pace, with everyone running together as one group.
Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab), , Asakusa
Asakusa Matcha Night Run
Hosted by: Défi Tokyo
Wind through Asakusa's historic streets for 3 km, then wrap up with a matcha drink. At about 6:30/km, the pace is easy enough for beginners to join.
Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)That's it for this week.
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Tokyo Run Clubs team