Japan

Danger can come in many forms, whether it is due to the trail or to the surroundings, natural or man-made. Many runners, especially those who have been doing it for a long time, tend to desire new and more challenging running routes from time to time and sometimes, it...

The beauty in outdoor running is that you get to enjoy the sights and sounds along the way. Whether it's young children playing along the beach or the rhythmic hum of a quiet nature park, these are the beautiful moments that runners capture when going on runs. Despite the tiring elevation,...

Read the bucketlist of 5 breathtaking routes in Asia all runners must try once, you'd see Japan on it. Twice. So apart from its comfortable weather and unique culture, travelling runners get to take in its stunning views while clocking in their mileage. Tokyo Marathon is one pretty famous race that...

#1 Meguro River, Japan This cherry blossom spring time wonder is a must-go place for runners. Along the way, there's going to be vibrant shopping malls, izakayas alive with people (at night) and the smell of freshly baked bread emanating from cafes. An evening run with the orange glow of sunset does...

Tokyo Marathon, one of the World Marathon Majors, is the only mass marathon in Japan which has an extensive elite field as well as a huge participatory field. This is also one of the races where participants will be selected by balloting. The race drew over hundreds of thousands...

The Marathon Covering three municipalities in central Okinawa, the course follows a scenic route, including wide highways running along the beautiful coast and the Katsuren Castle Ruins, which have been designated part of the World Heritage by UNESCO. The Okinawa Marathon was first run in 1993. The race has a varied...

These are the marathons that every runner wishes to compete in at least once in their life. They are also the most popular marathons in the world, and often sold out to its participants. Some of them require balloting, while some require certain qualifying times for runners to register...

1. Great Wall Marathon Beijing, China Next race: 21st May 2016 The Marathon is an annual race held in May along and on the Huangyaguan or Huangya Pass, Tianjin section of the Great Wall of China East of Beijing. Since its first start in 1999, the race has grown to several hundred participants....