Are YOU Interested in challenging your fitness and putting your physical skills to the test?
At CrossFit Nishi Azabu you will meet many of us who do this on a regular basis. From Spartan Racing to Marathon running, we often enjoy testing ourselves out in nature and with members of our community. Here are a list of fun activities you can review to try out this Spring Season!
The 2nd National Stadium Enjoy Relay Marathon supported by Pia https://kokuritsu-run.jp/
Location: Tokyo (Shinjuku Ward)
Date: Sunday, March 31, 2024
Entry Deadline: Sunday, March 10, 2024
Details: Half Relay, Full Relay
You can run together with your teammates at the National Stadium, which was used as the main stadium for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games!
The 3rd Mt. Fuji Round-the-Mountain Challenge Ride! https://www.tour-de-nippon.jp/series/conference/
Location: Yamanashi Prefecture
Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024
Entry Deadline: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Details: Mt. Fuji Foothills Loop Course (110 km), Mt. Fuji Mountain Loop Course (110 km)
Enjoy cycling around Mt. Fuji in the season of fresh greenery!
The mountain course is a challenging route with a total elevation gain of 2,000 meters!
The 46th Osaka 42.195 km Full Marathon / The 17th Osaka Half Marathon https://njsf-osaka.com/race_fullhalf/
Location: Osaka Prefecture (Osaka City)
Date: Sunday, March 17, 2024
Entry Deadline: Sunday, February 25, 2024
Details: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km
A course with minimal ups and downs, making it easy to run!
The loop course is popular for being safe and comfortable to run!
Amino Vital Presents Tamagawa Half Marathon 2024 (Spring) https://boost-inc.jp/tama_half/event/ev_20240414.html
Location: Kanagawa Prefecture (Kawasaki City, Takatsu Ward)
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024
Entry Deadline: Sunday, April 14, 2024
Details: Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km
Accurate timing measurement available!
You can instantly check your time, category ranking, and overall ranking on the official live results website!
The 26th Ome International Trail Run http://www.kfctriathlon.com/html/event_trail.html#2009_takamizu_trail
Location: Tokyo (Ome City)
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Entry Deadline: Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Details: Advanced Class (30 km), Intermediate Class (15 km)
Recommended even for those trying trail running for the first time!
Easy access from the nearest station is also a plus.
Great for building leg strength toward ultramarathons or full marathons!
Japan Association of Athletics Federations–Certified Race THE CHALLENGE RACE SERIES 4 in 2024 https://moshicom.com/98077/
Location: Tokyo (Itabashi Ward)
Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024
Entry Deadline: Monday, April 1, 2024
Details: 1 Mile, 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Full Marathon
By finishing this race, which is certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, your result will be recognized as an official record!
The 4th Doshi Challenge Ride! https://walkride.jp/event/doushi_04/
Location: Kanagawa Prefecture
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2024
Entry Deadline: Sunday, March 31, 2024
Details: Short Course (60 km), Middle Course (100 km), Long Course (120 km)
The long course features a total elevation gain of 3,000 meters!
You can ride the same roads where the world’s top athletes raced during the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games!
Amino Vital Presents Arakawa Half Marathon 2024 (Spring) https://boost-inc.jp/arakawa_half/event/ev_20240511.html
Location: Tokyo (Katsushika Ward)
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Entry Deadline: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Details: Half Marathon, 10 km, 5 km
Accurate timing measurement available!
You can instantly check your time, category ranking, and overall ranking on the official live results website!
The 41st Carter Memorial Kurobe Meisui Marathon http://www.kurobe-taikyo.jp/road/
Location: Toyama Prefecture (Kurobe City)
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024
Entry Deadline: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Details: Full Marathon, 10 km
Kurobe is famous for its water!
This race is popular for its plentiful water stations and well-equipped aid stations.
Also ideal as the final race of the marathon season!
The 44th Sponichi Yamanakako Road Race https://www.yamanakako-roadrace.com
Location: Yamanashi Prefecture (Yamanakako Village)
Date: Sunday, May 26, 2024
Entry Deadline: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Details: Half Marathon, 13.6 km (One Lap Around the Lake)
Run through spectacular scenery with views of Mt. Fuji!
As a resort area, there are plenty of accommodation options available!
Karuizawa Half Marathon 2024 https://karuizawa-marathon.com/
Location: Nagano Prefecture (Karuizawa Town)
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Entry Deadline: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Details: Half Marathon
Run through Karuizawa, one of Japan’s premier resort towns, during the season of fresh greenery!
Excellent access by Shinkansen as well!



