Tokyo Running Events, Sep 7 - 13

Join a free evening run around the Imperial Palace, with a group photo before everyone heads home. One lap covers about 5 km at a relaxed 7:00/km pace.

Run about 5 km around the Imperial Palace at your own pace, with walk breaks and staff support for beginners. Your ¥500 entry, paid via PayPay, goes entirely to Kumamoto earthquake relief.

Join Grown Club for a 5 km charity run around the Imperial Palace, with the full ¥500 entry fee going to earthquake relief. The group will run at about 6:45/km, a gentler pace than usual to welcome more runners.

Join Namban Rengo for Wednesday intervals at Wadabori Park. The session is geared toward race training, and runners of all levels are welcome.

Follow the Meguro River for 5 km, starting and finishing at the Funairiba plaza near Nakameguro Station. Everyone sets their own pace, from first-time runners to marathon finishers.

Meet at the underground lockers by Tokyo Station's Marunouchi South Exit, then run through Ginza with music and three stops for bodyweight exercises and games. Entry is free and you can run at your own pace, though you should be comfortable running 6–8 km.

Run from Shiba Park past the Tokyo Tower area to Hibiya Park, then pick up snacks and drinks for a night picnic. Expect about 4–5 km at an easy pace that welcomes beginners; first-time participants pay ¥1,000, with food and drinks extra.

Run around Azabu-Juban, then settle in for freshly baked New York-style pizza at Nim's Pizza. Breakfast is sorted: the ¥1,500 ticket includes a slice of the club's special margherita.

Start Sunday with a run through Shibuya, followed by breakfast at Aubrey House Shibuya Jinnan. Your ¥2,500 ticket covers a choice of an acai bowl or a Greek yogurt bowl.

Take an early lap around the Imperial Palace, then stay for an optional coffee nearby. It's about 5 km at your own pace, with walk breaks welcome and a one-time ¥1,000 membership fee for newcomers.

Meet at the clock tower in front of Yoyogi Park's Harajuku Gate for a morning run with Marunouchi Express. You'll cover 5 km at 7:00/km, and it's free to join.

Run along the Meguro River, then head to Riverside Club for coffee and music. Plan on about an hour of running; ¥1,000 covers the run, the party, and one drink.

Join a free Sunday morning run through Yoyogi Park, with optional coffee and conversation at the park's Doutor afterward. New faces and solo runners are welcome for 3–5 km at an easy 6:30–7:00/km pace.

Meet at Meiji Park for a beer run with room for 200 runners, setting off in teams at five-minute intervals before regrouping for a private party. The ¥2,000 ticket includes one drink, with a choice of Corona or alcohol-free Corona Cero.