【東京】THE CHALLENGE RACE 38【日本陸連公認】 2026

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.