Hirakata Ecomarathon 2026

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

The Hirakata Ecomarathon, located in the beautiful city of Hirakata, in Osaka Prefecture, in Japan 🇯🇵 is a must-attend event for any runner 🏃‍♂️. The event, held in November 🍂, 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 bike path that follows the Yodogawa River 🎣. If you came to spend a family day out, a parent-child race 👩‍👦 of 5 km is organized. In any case, you’ll start at 11am, and with the races limited to 200 participants in total, you’re unlikely to get trampled when the старт goes off 🤓.

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

If you plan to extend your stay and visit the region, Osaka Prefecture is full of tourist attractions for young and old alike! The Kaiyukan Aquarium is one of the largest in the world, home to a wide variety of marine life 🦈. Universal Studios Japan was the first to open outside the United States; similar to the Orlando parks, they’ve been opening exclusive attractions in recent years, so you’ll find manga heroes 🫰 and popular Japanese characters there. If you only have one day to spend in the prefecture and don’t know what to choose, why not take a trip to the city of Kyoto, Japan’s former capital and an iconic place of traditional Japanese culture 🎏.

Today, Hirataka is a modern city with a diverse population and a dynamic economy 🎐. Among other things, it is known around the world for its universities, parks, and tourist attractions, while maintaining ties to its historical past.

So, ready to take on the challenge? Let’s warm up, lace up our running shoes, and rush to sign up for the Hirakata Ecomarathon! 🚀