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Tokyo Running Events, Sep 21 - 27

Your weekly list of running events across Tokyo this week.

The real purpose of running isn’t to win a race, it’s to test the limits of the human heart.

Bill Bowerman

Tokyo Run Clubs

Good morning, Tokyo runners.

Silver Week continues: today is Respect for the Aged Day, Tuesday is also a holiday, and Wednesday is Autumnal Equinox Day.

Typhoon No. 25 brings heavy rain and strong winds today, so take care. Tuesday through Sunday, Tokyo's highs are forecast at 25-29°C and lows at 19-25°C, with a cooler, rainy weekend ahead. Check the forecast, transport updates, and organizer announcements before heading out, even after the rain eases.

We’ve got 15 running events across Tokyo for you this week.

Tue 22: 1 event · Wed 23: 2 · Thu 24: 2 · Fri 25: 1 · Sat 26: 3 · Sun 27: 6

, , Nakameguro

Jogging and Coffee

Hosted by: Meguro River Lazy Runners

Jog along the Meguro River, then stop at Café Grab for a drink. It's about 5 km at an easy pace, with beginners welcome.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park Run

Hosted by: Marunouchi Express

Meet at the clock tower by Yoyogi Park's Harajuku Gate for a morning group run. The route is 5 km at a 7:00/km pace.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Imperial Palace

Imperial Palace Speed Run

Hosted by: Grown Club

Run one lap around the Imperial Palace with Grown Club. Expect about 5 km at 4:30/km, so come ready to hold that pace.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Nakameguro

5km Meguro River Night Run

Hosted by: Nakameguro Running Club

Run along the Meguro River, starting and finishing at Funairiba plaza, then stick around for a chat. Settle into your own pace over 5 km; beginners and marathon finishers are both welcome.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Shinjuku

Shinjuku 5km Bootcamp Run with Music

Hosted by: Midnight Runners Tokyo

Meet at Eagle Tokyo for a run with music and three stops for exercises and games. If you can comfortably cover 5 km, you can take this one at your own pace.

One drink order after the run is required.

Join the run on Heylo (opens in new tab)

, / , Asakusa

Mikkeller Running Club at Akebonoyu

Hosted by: Mikkeller Running Club

Run through Asakusa and along the Sumida River to Sensoji, then return to Akebonoyu for a bath and a Mikkeller beer. Choose a 4 km, 6 km, or 9 km route.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Musashi-Koyama

Forest Jog and Café Hangout

Hosted by: Mori & Mocha

Jog through Rinshi-no-Mori Park, then join an optional stop at Lily's Cafe. The group covers about 1.5–2 km at the slowest jogger’s pace, with plenty of room for conversation and walk breaks.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Shibuya

080Tokyo × Cherry Pick Hills Breakfast Run

Hosted by: 080Tokyo × Cherry Pick Hills

Run together, then sit down for The Nippon Breakfast mini and coffee at Cherry Pick Hills. All are welcome for the 5 km run.

Join the run on Instagram (opens in new tab)

, , Yoyogi Park

Sunset Training & Running

Hosted by: Proof of Sweat (PoS)

Join a group workout and run at Yoyogi Park, with an optional drink and chat afterward. Beginners and experienced runners can take part at their own pace.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Imperial Palace

Tokyo Imperial Palace Morning Run

Hosted by: Tokyo Connections and Explorations

Meet by Starbucks at Wadakura Fountain Park for a lap of the Imperial Palace, with optional coffee afterward. One lap is about 5 km, and you can run, jog, or walk at your own pace.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Yoyogi Park

Yoyogi Park Run

Hosted by: Marunouchi Express

Start Sunday with a group run from the clock tower by Yoyogi Park's Harajuku Gate. You’ll cover 5 km at 7:00/km.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Akasaka

iiyon!! Hamburger Run

Hosted by: iiyon!! Run

Run from Akasaka toward the Imperial Palace, then gather at Smith Burger Club for burgers and a chat. The route is about 5 km.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Imperial Palace

Women's Imperial Palace Morning Run

Hosted by: Hui Club

Meet at Hibiya Station's A11 exit for a women-only morning run around the Imperial Palace. Come on your own or for the first time; the pace is relaxed.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Ikejiri

Ikejiri Run & Beer: After School's First Anniversary

Hosted by: Go Far Run Group

Visit historic spots linked to Yoritomo and Setagaya Kannon, then celebrate After School Brewery's first anniversary with beer. You’ll cover about 6.6 km at an easy pace, and beginners are welcome.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Asakusa

Matcha Run Vol. 3

Hosted by: Défi Tokyo

Run through Asakusa, then gather for a matcha drink at Chotto Matcha. At about 3 km and 6:30/km, this is an easy outing for beginners and first-timers too.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

That's it for this week.

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Tokyo Run Clubs team