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A two-day university relay race between central Tokyo and Lake Ashi, watched free from the roadside.
Free to watch from the roadside. Traffic restrictions apply.
Dates confirmed from press reports.
Dates, times and details can change, for example because of the weather. Please check the official information before you go.
A mass-participation marathon through central Osaka, free to watch from the roadside.
Traffic restrictions apply on the day.
One of the World Marathon Majors, running past Tokyo's landmarks from Shinjuku to Tokyo Station.
Free to watch. Wide-area traffic restrictions apply.
Sports & sumo
Sat, Jan 2 – Sun, Jan 3
Otemachi, Tokyo to Lake Ashi, Hakone and back · Kanto
Free
A two-day university relay race between central Tokyo and Lake Ashi, watched free from the roadside.
Free to watch from the roadside. Traffic restrictions apply.
Dates confirmed from press reports.
Sports & sumo
Sun, Feb 28
Central Osaka (around Osaka Castle Park) · Kansai
Free
A mass-participation marathon through central Osaka, free to watch from the roadside.
Traffic restrictions apply on the day.
Sports & sumo
Sun, Mar 7Starts 9:10
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to Tokyo Station · Kanto
Free
One of the World Marathon Majors, running past Tokyo's landmarks from Shinjuku to Tokyo Station.
Free to watch. Wide-area traffic restrictions apply.