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Jul 13
2025 SUN~
Real Event

Shinjuku Gyoen <Early Morning Opening> Running Class & Family Sports Program – July 2025 –

OPEN

Starting in July 2025, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation will take on the role of Early Morning Opening Operations Manager for Shinjuku Gyoen, one of Japan’s most renowned modern Western-style gardens, as part of our mission:

“To support the health and well-being of individuals through running, and to help shape better communities and living environments by making running a catalyst for positive change.”

We will offer a variety of programs during the two-hour early morning slot from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, before the garden opens to the general public. These programs will be designed to encourage people of all ages—men, women, and children alike—to move their bodies and embrace a more active lifestyle.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Note

Please note that this program will be conducted in Japanese only.

 

Organizer

Tokyo Marathon Foundation

 

Partner

BEAT AC SOCIAL SPORTS Inc.

 

Event Dates & Times

Sunday, July 13, 2025

  1. Running Class: 7:20 AM – 8:05 AM (Check-in: 7:00 AM – 7:15 AM)　※Sold out

  2. Family Sports Class: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM (Check-in: 7:55 AM – 8:10 AM)

Sunday, July 27, 2025

  1. Running Class: 7:20 AM – 8:05 AM (Check-in: 7:00 AM – 7:15 AM)

  2. Family Sports Class: 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM (Check-in: 7:55 AM – 8:10 AM)

 

Programs & Target Participants

  1. Running Class: Elementary school students (Grades 1–6)

  2. Family Sports Class: Preschool children and their guardians (Elementary students may also join)

 

Program Details

Sunday, July 13, 2025

  • Running Class

    • Warm-up

    • Ladder drills

    • Touch dash

    • 50m sprint (non-timed)

  • Family Sports Class

    • Warm-up

    • Body-touch games

    • Ladder drills

    • Balloon relay

 

Sunday, July 27, 2025

  • Running Class

    • Warm-up

    • Ladder drills

    • Start dash

    • Relay race

  • Family Sports Class

    • Warm-up

    • Color-matching game

    • Ladder drills

    • Marker-pickup relay

 

Instructor

Yume Kitamura

Profile:
Born in Tokyo, Yume began track and field in junior high and specialized in the 800m after competing in long jump, 100m, and 200m.
Despite falling short at the national high school championships, she entered Nippon Sport Science University and went on to win four major titles and set a then second-fastest Japanese all-time and new student national record at the All-Japan Intercollegiate Championships.
After graduation, she joined Edion Corporation as a corporate athlete and represented Japan at the 2018 Asian Games.
She won consecutive national championships in 2017 and 2018.

Career:
Tokyo High School → Nippon Sport Science University → Edion → BEAT AC TOKYO → BEAT AC KANAGAWA

Records:

  • 400m: 53.71

  • 800m: 2:00.92

  • 1500m: 4:17.69

Major Achievements:

  • 2015: 2nd place, Japan Championships

  • 2017: Winner, All-Japan Student Championships (new meet record)

  • 2017: Winner, Japan Championships

  • Winner, All-Japan Intercollegiate (student national record)

  • Winner, National Sports Festival (400m & 800m)

  • 2018: Winner, Japan Championships; 4th place, Asian Games

  • 2019: Winner, All-Japan Corporate Championships

  • 2021: Winner, Shizuoka International & Kinami Memorial

  • 2023: 5th place, Japan Championships

  • 2024: 3rd place, Yogibo Challenge

 

Schedule

7:00 AM – Entry begins (Only via Shinjuku Gate)

Important: Admission is not included in the program fee.
Participants aged high school and above must pay the garden entry fee:

  • Adults: ¥500

  • Seniors (65+): ¥250

  • Students (high school and above): ¥250

  • Children (junior high and below): Free

Annual passes (¥2,000) are a great value!

7:00 AM – Running Class Check-in @ Area near Shinjuku Gate [N1]
7:20 AM – Running Class Starts (Approx. 45 minutes)

7:55 AM – Family Sports Class Check-in @ Area near Shinjuku Gate [N1]
8:15 AM – Family Sports Class Starts (Approx. 45 minutes)

After each program, participants are welcome to remain in the park and enjoy their time.

 

Participation Fee

¥1,500 (tax included) / per program
※Admission fee must be paid separately at the gate.
※Annual passes (¥2,000) are highly recommended!

 

Special Offer

Participants of the July 13 (Sun) program will receive a discount voucher for TOTOPA's Runner's Locker, valid for use after 9:00 AM on the same day!

  • Regular price: ¥1,100 (tax incl.) / 3 hours

  • Includes: Sink, shower, towels, shampoo, etc.

TOTOPA Meiji Park Store
Tokyo, Shinjuku-ku, Kasumigaoka-cho 5-7, Meiji Park Building A, 2F & 3F
(Approx. 10 minutes on foot from Sendagaya Gate, which opens at 9:00 AM)

 

Notes

Please review the Usage Guide on the Shinjuku Gyoen official website in advance before your visit.

 

Inquiries about Early Morning Access

Please use the form below for any questions:
https://forms.gle/HB88S5ikg8f1rQdb9