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3 Long Run Routes in Saitama (13 km+)
Saitamaでアートルートを生成3 routes of 13 km or more in Saitama, suitable for weekend long runs and marathon build-up weeks. They range from 13.7 km to 19.8 km, climbing between 4 m and 69 m.
3 Long Run Routes in Saitama (13 km+)
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Running long in Saitama
Building the long run
Long runs work best on continuous, uninterrupted terrain. Mostly urban roads and mixed city surfaces. Plan water stops in advance — most of these routes pass drinking fountains or shops, but not reliably in the outer sections.
Marathon and half-marathon blocks
Progress the long run by no more than 10–15% per week, and keep one route constant so you can compare weeks honestly. Repeating a loop twice is usually easier to fuel than a single point-to-point.
Safety on longer efforts
Check route details and local traffic conditions before running GPS art routes.
Where locals run: Yassan GPS Drawing.