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Tokyo Running Events, Sep 28 - Oct 4

Your weekly list of running events across Tokyo this week.

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Dean Karnazes

Tokyo Run Clubs

Good morning, Tokyo runners. October starts on Thursday, so fall running season is right around the corner.

This week highs are between 20°C and 26°C and lows around 15°C to 19°C. Rain is likely through Thursday, with some sunshine coming back on Friday. The weekend looks cloudy with sunny spells and highs around 24°C, so check the rain forecast before heading out and bring a light layer for before and after your run.

We’ve got 13 running events across Tokyo for you this week.

Mon 28: 1 event · Tue 29: 1 · Wed 30: 1 · Thu 1: 2 · Fri 2: 1 · Sat 3: 3 · Sun 4: 4

, , Yoyogi Park

080Tokyo Monday Evening Social Run

Hosted by: 080Tokyo

Meet at Yoyogi Park's Harajuku Gate for a Monday evening group run. The club usually covers 5–10 km at a conversational pace, and beginners are welcome.

Join the run on Instagram (opens in new tab)

, , Imperial Palace

Imperial Palace Run

Hosted by: Marunouchi Express

Meet at the Health Marathon Clock Tower for an evening run around the Imperial Palace. It's a 5 km run at about 7:00/km.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Imperial Palace

Grown Club Imperial Palace Run

Hosted by: Grown Club

Run around the Imperial Palace with Grown Club on Wednesday evening. There's a quick round of introductions before the start and a group photo at the end.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Nakameguro

Evening Jogging and Café

Hosted by: Meguro River Lazy Runners

Jog along the Meguro River, then stop at Good Sound Coffee for a drink. The route is about 5 km, so it's a nice one for beginners.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Nakameguro

5km Meguro River Night Run

Hosted by: Nakameguro Running Club

Run along the Meguro River, starting and finishing at the Funairiba plaza near Nakameguro Station, then stick around for a chat. It's 5 km at your own pace, and beginners are welcome.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Imperial Palace → Ueno

Friday Night Run & Ueno Park Picnic

Hosted by: Tokyo Connections and Explorations

Run from the Wadakura Fountain Park Starbucks to Ueno Park, then grab snacks and drinks for a night picnic. The group sticks together at an easy to moderate pace, so casual joggers can keep up.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Musashi-Koyama

Forest Jog & Café Hangout

Hosted by: Mori & Mocha

Jog through Rinshi-no-Mori Park, then join an optional café meetup at Lily's Cafe. The jog is about 1.5–2 km at a conversational pace set by the slowest runner, and walk breaks are totally fine.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Shinjuku Gyoen

Run × Matcha × Cheesecake

Hosted by: Grown Club × Z's Tea

Run around the outside of Shinjuku Gyoen, then head back to Z's Tea for matcha, cheesecake and a chat. Plan on about 4 km at roughly 6:30/km, with beginners welcome.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Nakameguro

iiyon!! Acai Night Run × The B

Hosted by: iiyon!! Run

Run through Nakameguro, then head back to The B for an acai or high-protein bowl and a chat. It's a 5 km loop, so you'll have earned that bowl.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Imperial Palace

Tokyo Imperial Palace 10K Morning Run

Hosted by: Tokyo Connections and Explorations

Complete two laps around the Imperial Palace, with an optional coffee nearby afterward. Two laps come to about 10 km, and all levels can run, jog or walk at their own pace.

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. Everyone runs the first 3 km together at 7:00/km, then splits into pace groups for the last 2 km.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

, , Yoyogi Park

Chill Run Crew Tokyo

Hosted by: Chill Run Crew Tokyo

Jog around Yoyogi Park, then head to a café in Jinnan, Shibuya for coffee and a chat. One lap is about 2 km, a second lap is optional, and the pace stays relaxed the whole time.

Join the run on Meetup (opens in new tab)

, , Asakusa

iiyon!! Tacos Run Vol. 4

Hosted by: iiyon!! Run

Run through Asakusa, then sit down for a Mexican breakfast at 3Hermanas. The pace is easy enough to chat the whole way.

Join the run on Luma (opens in new tab)

That's it for this week.

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Tokyo Run Clubs team