Running in Tokyo, Japan

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83 Running Routes in Tokyo

Generate Art Routes in Tokyo

Tokyo has route data and running references available on ShapeMiles.

Local runners can also target 1 discoverable race/event pages linked below when planning training blocks.

Weather and seasonal running guidance

Current weather…
AQI indexUnavailable
Temperature--
Wind speed--
Wind directionN/A
Best monthsDepends on city weather and season.
SeasonTypical weatherRunning guidance
All seasonsVaries by locationChoose time slots with lower traffic and better weather.

Surface mix: Mostly urban roads and mixed city surfaces.

Safety tip: Check route details and local traffic conditions before running GPS art routes.

Running events and festivals

Marathons and races

  • Tokyo Marathon — Marathon, usually March.
  • Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon — Half marathon, usually October.

Full Tokyo race calendar

Route list

PreviewRouteElevation LossMapRun in appVideoReviews
Art track27.2 km217 m214 mPreview-
Art track10.4 km83 m80 mPreview-
Art track7.6 km61 m58 mPreview-
Art track22.4 km179 m176 mPreview-
Art track806.0 km6448 m6445 mPreview-
Art trackCactus15.0 km31 m33 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackTree15.2 km36 m36 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackBunny14.4 km77 m77 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackDinosaur13.5 km19 m18 mOpen mapRoute details-
Art trackUnicorn head16.5 km108 m109 mOpen mapRoute details-

Explore pages for Tokyo