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【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年7月4日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
【豊洲ナイトラン】THE NIGHT CHALLENGE RACE TOYOSU 9｜日本陸連公認レース
江東区 · 10 km away
5JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年7月5日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
5JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ラン7月5日大会
千代田区にある皇居・桜田門内にある時計塔付近 · 6 km away
JUL 13
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年7月11日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
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12JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年7月12日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
12JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ラン7月12日大会
千代田区にある皇居・桜田門内にある時計塔付近 · 6 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年7月18日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
第13回サマークロスカントリーin千葉
千葉市 · 39 km away
19JUL
Run · road · 5K
【ナイトラン】THE NIGHT CHALLENGE RACE TOYOSU 10 【日本陸連公認】
江東区 · 10 km away
19JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ラン7月19日大会
千代田区にある皇居・桜田門内にある時計塔付近 · 6 km away
19JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年7月19日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
20JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年7月20日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
20JUL
Run · road · 5K
オトナのタイムトライアル 7月20日(月・祝)@駒沢競技場
千代田区にある皇居・桜田門内にある時計塔付近 · 6 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年7月25日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
第97回・赤羽トライアル（5km/10km/15km/HALF）
北区 · 11 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年7月26日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
AUG 11
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年8月1日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
2AUG
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年8月2日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年8月8日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
【ナイトラン】THE NIGHT CHALLENGE RACE TOYOSU 11 【日本陸連公認】
江東区 · 10 km away
9AUG
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年8月9日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
【豊洲ナイトラン】THE NIGHT CHALLENGE RACE TOYOSU 12｜日本陸連公認レース
江東区 · 10 km away
16AUG
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年8月16日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
22AUG
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年8月22日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
23AUG
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年8月23日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
29AUG
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年8月29日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
30AUG
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年8月30日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
SEP 12
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年9月5日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
6SEP
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年9月6日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
【ナイトラン】THE NIGHT CHALLENGE RACE TOYOSU 13【日本陸連公認】
江東区 · 10 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年9月12日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
第98回・赤羽トライアル（5km/10km/15km/HALF）
北区 · 11 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年9月13日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年9月19日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
20SEP
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年9月20日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
21SEP
Run · road · 5K
【ナイトラン】THE NIGHT CHALLENGE RACE TOYOSU 14【日本陸連公認】
江東区 · 10 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年9月26日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
26SEP
Run · road · 5K
【東京荒川】THE CHALLENGE RACE 37｜日本陸連公認レース
板橋区 · 12 km away
27SEP
Run · road · 5K
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年9月27日大会
千代田区 · 6 km away
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【横浜】THE CHALLENGE RACE YOKOHAMA 11｜日本陸連公認
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年10月3日大会
This PSS Imperial Palace Health Running event is a small Tokyo race and practice session held at the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward. The start and finish are located near the Clock Tower inside Sakuradamon Gate, offering 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, and 20 km relay race options. Beginners are welcome, experienced runners can use it for training, and the typical field size is modest, ranging from 100 to 499 participants. The 5 km, 10 km, and 20 km races cost 1,000 yen each, while the 20 km relay is priced at 4,000 yen.
The race route utilizes the Imperial Palace loop, allowing runners to consider it a measured workout as well as a competition. PSS Inc. characterizes the event as “Japan’s most relaxed race”: late arrivals are permitted, same-day registration is possible, runners may switch categories on the day, and finishing early still results in the distance being recorded rather than a disqualification. Feedback highlights its practical aspects, particularly for assessing current fitness, practicing lap pacing, and completing long runs before a marathon. Timing is conducted manually with a stopwatch and printer, participation gifts are distributed, and the event will be canceled in case of rain or snow, with a transfer offered instead of a refund.
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年10月4日大会
The PSS Imperial Palace Kenko Running meet is a small Tokyo running event held inside Sakuradamon Gate, with the reception and start located near the Imperial Palace Clock Tower. Taking place in October, it features 5km, 10km, 20km, and 20km relay race options. The longer races typically begin earlier in the morning, with all events concluding by 11:00 AM. Individual participation costs 1,000 yen, while the relay is 4,000 yen. The event limits solo races to 100 runners each and relay races to 25 teams.
The course consists of laps around the Imperial Palace, allowing participants to use it for a controlled workout rather than a large-scale public event. Beginners are welcome, but cutoffs are enforced: 20km runners must begin their fourth lap by 10:15 AM, and 10km runners must pass the 5km mark by the same time. PSS fosters a relaxed, practice-session atmosphere, permitting late arrivals, same-day entry, and event changes. Runners who stop early are recorded for the distance completed. Timing is done manually with a stopwatch and printer. All participants receive an award, and participation gifts include a sports drink, an izakaya meal ticket, and a magnetic chip.
10/10(土)：ロケットマラソン2026東京大会【5km・10km・ハーフ】
The Rocket Marathon Tokyo is an autumn running event in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo, offering 5 km, 10 km, and half marathon distances. It is part of the Rocket Marathon series, which includes an Osaka event later in the month. Runners can choose between a short race, a 10 km effort, or a half marathon as the marathon season begins.
The Osaka event exemplifies the series' style: races use chip timing, accommodate beginners to advanced runners, and limit entries to hundreds, not thousands. The Osaka course is located at Yodo River Park’s Nishinakajima District Baseball Field. A past review noted gentle inclines and declines, smooth race-day operations, and ample staff. Elementary school students may enter the 5 km and 10 km races; the half marathon is open to participants from junior high school age.
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年10月10日大会
The PSS Imperial Palace Healthy Running series is a small, low-cost running event around Tokyo’s Imperial Palace in Chiyoda Ward, with autumn editions and other dates throughout the year. Runners can enter 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, or a 20 km relay. The individual races cost 1,000 yen, leading reviewers to consider it a practical way to get structured training rather than a major event. PSS Inc. organizes it as both a race and a practice session, with accessible entry rules and fields typically between 100 and 499 participants.
The start and finish are located by the clock tower inside Sakuradamon Gate, using the Imperial Palace loop course. The event emphasizes flexibility: late arrivals are permitted, same-day entry is allowed, runners can switch categories on the day, and participants who stop early will still be recorded for the distance they completed. The organizer states that unlisted distances, such as 15 km, can be accommodated, while maintaining cutoffs for longer distances, including lap requirements for the 20 km and a 5 km passing check for the 10 km. Timing is manual, every participant receives an award, and participation prizes are distributed. Reviews note its utility for marathon preparation because of the laps facilitating pace control.
第99回・赤羽トライアル（5km/10km/15km/HALF/30km/フルの部）
From Akabane Station or Akabane-Iwabuchi Station, this event leads directly to the Arakawa Riverbed course: simple, open, and a "flat course!" in the most runner-friendly sense. The 99th Akabane Trial feels like a low-pressure local test day rather than a large-scale event, with "fun run participants welcome!" and beginners clearly in mind.
Expect repeated running on the riverbed, the kind of course where pacing is honest because there are no climbs to hide behind. The atmosphere suits runners who want a relaxed effort, a tune-up, or a first step into organized racing. A nice local quirk: "collect 3 stamp cards for a free race," and the nearby Otamayu bathhouse opens afterward, which is exactly the kind of post-run detail regular runners appreciate.
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年10月11日大会
This PSS Imperial Palace Health Running event is a small October race and practice session held at Sakuradamon within Tokyo’s Imperial Palace grounds. Participants can choose from 5 km, 10 km, or 20 km distances, with an additional 20 km relay option for teams. The individual races are priced affordably at 1,000 yen, while the relay costs 4,000 yen. With a limit of approximately 100 runners per category and 25 relay teams, the event offers an atmosphere akin to an organized training day rather than a large-scale competition. The 20 km and relay races commence in the morning, preceding the 5 km and 10 km events, and all races conclude at their starting point. Timing is conducted manually with a stopwatch and printer, and all participants receive an award.
The course follows the well-known Imperial Palace loop, providing a suitable environment for runners seeking controlled pacing and straightforward lap monitoring. Feedback suggests it is a valuable option for marathon preparation, long-distance practice, and assessing current fitness during an off-season period. PSS characterizes it as Japan’s most relaxed race, a sentiment reflected in its flexible rules: late arrivals are accommodated, same-day entries are permitted, participants may switch events on race day, and even custom distances like 15 km can be accepted. Should a runner stop mid-race, the organizer records the distance completed rather than marking it as a withdrawal. However, cutoffs are in place for longer distances, including a lap requirement for the 20 km race and a halfway checkpoint for the 10 km. The organizer reserves the right to cancel the event in adverse weather or difficult social conditions, with no monetary refund, though entries can be deferred indefinitely.
【東京】THE CHALLENGE RACE 38【日本陸連公認】
In Itabashi-ku, this race, certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, is built around one idea: speed. The course is described as “Japan’s fastest high-speed course,” with elevation change kept within 2 meters. This leaves little room for error if you are chasing a personal best.
The defining feature is the pacing setup: 12 groups start every 10 minutes, each with pacers. This makes 【東京】THE CHALLENGE RACE 38【日本陸連公認】 feel less like a casual event and more like a controlled attempt, with runners sorting themselves by goal and settling into rhythm from the start.
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年10月17日大会
The PSS Imperial Palace Health Running series starts and finishes by the Clock Tower inside Sakuradamon Gate, using the Imperial Palace loop in Chiyoda, central Tokyo. This October edition offers 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, and 20 km relay options, with beginner-friendly entry, all levels accepted, manual timing, small fields of about 100 to 499 runners, and unusually low fees: the individual races are 1,000 yen and the relay is 4,000 yen. The 5 km and 10 km races are open to anyone, while the 20 km race is for runners aged 13 and older. Rain, snow, or wider social conditions can cancel the event; refunds are not given, but unused entry fees can be moved to a future PSS event with no expiry.
The course is plain and practical: runners repeat laps around the Imperial Palace, so it works well for checking pace, practicing marathon rhythm, or getting through long-distance training that can be hard to do alone. The 20 km and relay fields start earlier than the shorter races, and finish rules include lap cutoffs: 20 km runners need to begin their fourth lap by the set cutoff, while 10 km runners need to pass 5 km by that point. PSS leans into flexibility, calling the event Japan’s most relaxed race: late arrivals are allowed, same-day entry is allowed, runners can change distance on the day, and someone who stops early is recorded for the distance they actually covered instead of simply being marked DNF. Participation prizes include a sports drink, an izakaya meal ticket, and a magnetic chip, and every participant receives an award.
第100回・赤羽トライアル（5km/10km/15km/HALF/30km/フルの部）
From Akabane Station or Akabane-Iwabuchi Station, this race leads to the Arakawa Riverbed Course with a straightforward "Flat course!" The 100th Akabane Trial offers a repeatable river path effort, suitable for a check-in rather than a major event. It is designed as a fun run, so the atmosphere will be practical rather than overly formal.
The course is a short riverbed loop, providing steady footing, easy pacing, and minimal complexity: settle in, manage the wind, and run your pace. The field is expected to include fun run participants as well as those using the flat layout for a controlled effort. The unique features are practical: a "Stamp card gift," where "Collect 3 to get 1 race free," and the nearby public bath "Otamayu" is available for participants afterward.
【猛暑対策】ピーエスエス皇居健康ランニング令和8年10月18日大会
The PSS Imperial Palace Health Running event is a modest, affordable run held in central Tokyo. It utilizes the Imperial Palace loop, with the reception area located near the clock tower within Sakuradamon. The event takes place in October, offering 5 km, 10 km, 20 km, and 20 km relay categories. Individual race entry fees are 1,000 yen. The organizer views this event as both a competition and a practice session, particularly for runners aiming to gauge their fitness before tackling longer marathon distances.
The event's structure is notably informal: participants can arrive late, register on the day of the event, change their race distance on the same day, and even run improvised distances like 15 km. Timing is conducted manually with a stopwatch and printer, and all participants are eligible for an award. The 5 km and 10 km races have a two-hour time limit, while the 20 km and relay events allow two hours and forty minutes. Cutoff times are set to ensure participants reach later laps by mid-morning. Participant feedback highlights its low cost, ease of entry, utility for pacing practice, and benefit for those seeking structured long-distance training around the Palace rather than running laps solo.
【東京荒川】THE CHALLENGE RACE 39｜日本陸連公認レース
THE CHALLENGE RACE 39, situated along the Arakawa in Itabashi ward, is structured as a time trial, not a casual event. It is a Japan Association of Athletics Federations certified race, described as "Japan's fastest course" with "within 2m of elevation difference."
This course offers no respite from pacing: it is flat, fast, and straightforward. A notable feature is the pacer system, with 12 groups starting every 10 minutes, organizing the day around runners aiming to maintain a target pace to the finish.
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Tokyo hosts 61 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run the Imperial Palace loop when they want simple base miles right in the heart of the city. Tokyo Running Club runs around Kokyogaien on weekday evenings around 7 PM, and the pace stays comfortable enough for chat. Yoyogi Park, Ueno Park, and the Meguro River handle easy days when the city centre feels too tight. Shiba Park gives stair work next to Zozoji, and each stair is quite deep but the rise is low. Tokyo Marathon is the anchor event, and Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon keeps the calendar honest.
Locals ride flat first, then point west when the legs need climbing. The Imperial Palace loop course runs about 5km, Komazawa Olympic Park gives a 2km dedicated course, and the Yamanote Line loop course stretches about 35km for urban Z2. Tama River Cycling Road runs about 50km, and Arakawa Cycling Road runs about 80-90km for steady base miles. Half Fast starts many rides by the Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills, while TCC, Tokyo Cycling Club, and Positivo Espresso cover social rides, strong groups, and hills around Tokyo. Mount Takao, Takao & Yabitsu, and the Tama area hold the proper climbs.
Spring and autumn are the clean choice for both sports, with March-May and September-November giving pleasant temperatures and lower rainfall. Summer averages 27°C, so locals move intervals early, keep Z2 honest, and treat riverside shade like a training tool. Annual rainfall averages nearly 1530mm, and wetter summers make the Arakawa River, Tama River, and park loops useful because they are easy to bail from. Winter drops to 1°C, and sporadic snow pushes cyclists toward flatter city loops while runners keep the Palace and parks ticking.