Ecomarathon Kanazawa 2026

Have you ever dreamed of running in the Land of the Rising Sun? 🌅 Well, here’s the perfect opportunity for you! 🫵

The Ecomarathon of Kanazawa, located in the beautiful city of Kanazawa, in Ishikawa Prefecture, in Japan 🇯🇵 is a must-attend event for any runner 🏃‍♂️. The event, taking place in September 🍂, offers 3 timed races ⏱️ of 5 km, 10 km and 21 km. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, you’ll have the chance to run along the cycle path that follows the Saigawa River 🎣. If you’ve come to spend a day with the family, a parent-child race 👩‍👦 of 5 km is organized. You’ll start at 11 a.m., and with the races limited to 200 participants in total, you won’t risk getting trampled when the gun goes off 🤓.

Alongside several other sporting events organized, particularly in the prefectures of Saitama, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Kumamoto (but mainly in Tokyo 🌸), the Ecomarathon stands out as an organization committed to the environment 🌳 and involved in various causes 🎗️. This year, it is possible to make a donation to the international refugee support organization: Second Harvest Japan. As Japan’s first food bank, the organization is committed to ensuring everyone has access to food 🍲.

If you’re planning to extend your stay and visit the region, Ishikawa Prefecture is full of tourist attractions for young and old alike! 🤗 Don’t miss the must-sees such as the Japanese garden Kenroku-en, one of the three most beautiful in Japan 🤩. For art lovers, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art will be a goldmine! 🖼️ Finally, how about a detour through the old town and the castle? 🏯 It’s the must to understand traditional Japanese craftsmanship in terms of artisanal crafts and feudal architecture 🤓.

Tie your laces tight and come run for the planet! 🌍