Wish to go for run-cation this Fall and wish to try something new? Eco-marathons in Japan are definitely for you and it is definitely wallet-friendly!
What is an ecomarathon?
A marathon usually involves a large group of people, might even include thousands of people, and because of that, pollutions might occur and damage the earth. However, a lot of marathon events now are implementing environmentally conscious protocols for their event, which makes it possible to have a reduced or zero environmental impact marathons. Thus, leading to a more sustainable and clean environment for our future.
Japan is already known to be an eco-friendly country, and you can definitely catch several eco marathons happening in different parts of Japan this Fall. Here’s a list of what you can expect when you participate in Japan’s Eco-marathons this Fall:
- All timekeeping chip-based (except fun-runs).
- All road courses measured with a digital measuring wheel.
- All equipments are solar-powered.
- Reusable plastic cups to reduce garbage.
- Reusable bibs
Aso Cross Country Ecomarathon 2019
Date: 6 Oct 2019
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Aso Cross Country Course, Aso, Kumamoto
Race Category/Price: 10 km (S$35.00) / 3 km Fun Run (S$25.00)
Entitlements: Running backpack (10km) / Buff (3km)
5th Yodogawa Ecomarathon 2019
Date: 14 Oct 2019
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Yodogawa River Cycling Course, Osaka
Race Category/Price: 15 km (S$42.00) / 5 km (S$32.00)
Entitlements: Running backpack
Saiko Ecomarathon Fall 2019
Date: 27 Oct 2019
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Lake Saiko near Toda, Saitama, Tokyo
Race Category/Price: 21 km (S$45.00) / 10 km (S$32.00)
Entitlements: Running backpack
3rd Tondabayashi Ecomarathon 2019
Date: 3 Nov 2019
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Ishikawa Riverbed, Tondabayashi, Osaka Prefecture
Race Category/Price: 10 miles (S$45.00) / 5 miles (S$35.00)
Entitlements: Running backpack
The 17th Kamogawa Ecomarathon 2019
Date: 4 Nov 2019
Time: 10:30 am
Where: Kamogawa River Cycling Course, Kyoto
Race Category/Price: 10 km (S$32.00)
Entitlements: Running backpack
8th Sagishima Ecomarathon 2019
Date: 24 Nov 2019
Time: 11:00 am
Where: Sagi Island, Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Race Category/Price: 32.5 km ($45.00) / 11 km ($35.00) / 3×11 km Relay Team ($80.00)
Entitlements: Running backpack
For more information, you can find at their official website at http://runningintokyo.com/.
Your small contribution today can make a big change to the world in the future. What are you waiting for? Join any of the Japan Eco-marathons today!
Just to register how upset I am with the organization of Saiko Ecomarathon Fall 2019. I have registered and paid usd 45,00, and they cancelled the race and Announce only 2 days before. I already had all my logistics prepared and hotel paid and schedule open just for that. Money was not refund and nothing officially informed about the cancellation.
Very unprofessional and not committed to racers that trusted and took serious joined the run. I don’t recommend any event organized by them.