Mar 5
2027 FRI~
Real Event

Tokyo Marathon 2027 Related Event RUNS : INTO KK ★on Friday, March 5★

OPEN

Designed to build excitement for the Tokyo Marathon 2027, this event takes place on the KK Line (formerly the Tokyo Expressway), a unique venue normally closed to runners. The lineup features a variety of programs, including an easy-to-join 1-mile run, a classic 5K, and a 2-hour relay for up to 300 teams.

Whether you join on your own or as a group, the event offers a fun running experience for runners of all levels. It's a chance for everyone to get active while building anticipation for the main race.

Special Event Website

https://runsintokk.com/tm2027/

 

Organizer

Tokyo Marathon Foundation

 

Co-organizer

Pia Live Creative Co., Ltd.

 

Date

March 5, 2027

 

Events

  • Welcome 1 Mile Run

  • GINZA 5K

  • ONE TOKYO Exclusive Program ★TBA★

  • GINZA Night Relay

 

Time Schedule

09:00 AM - Venue Opens / Registration Starts

10:00 AM – 12:40 PM - Welcome 1 Mile Run

01:30 PM – 03:30 PM - GINZA 5K

04:00 PM – 06:00 PM - ONE TOKYO Exclusive Program ★TBA★

07:00 PM – 09:00 PM - GINZA Night Relay

10:00 PM - Venue Closes

 

Eligibility Requirements

Welcome 1 Mile Run 

  • High school students and older
  • Accompanying persons are not permitted to enter the venue.
  • The race will be held in multiple start waves. The first wave starts at 10:00 AM.
  • Wave assignments will be made by the organizer after the entry deadline and sent to participants (scheduled for February 15, 2027 or later).
  • If you wish to run in the same wave as family members or friends, please contact the event office by email after completing your entry.

 

GINZA 5K

  • High school students and older
  • Accompanying persons are not permitted to enter the venue.
  • The race will be held in multiple start waves. The first wave starts at 1:30 PM.
  • Wave assignments will be made by the organizer after the entry deadline and sent to participants (scheduled for February 15, 2027 or later).

 

ONE TOKYO Exclusive Program: ★TBA★

GINZA Night Relay

  • Open to participants aged 5 and older who are able to complete a 1 km lap on their own feet. (*Each team must include at least one member aged 18 or older.)
  • When a team member in 3rd grade of elementary school or younger (approx. age 9 and under) is running, a team member aged 18 or older must run alongside them.
  • Teams made up only of minors are not permitted. Each team must register at least one member aged 18 or older (18-year-old high school students do not count toward this requirement).
  • Each team must have 2 to 20 members (entries must be submitted by one team representative).
  • The entry fee is a flat 6,500 JPY per person, regardless of age.
  • Only team members who are running may enter the venue. Accompanying persons are not permitted.

 

All Events

  • Participants must be in good physical and mental health.
  • Participants must, in principle, be able to run unassisted.
  • Participants must meet the gender, age, team composition and other requirements set for each event, and be able to finish within the time limit.

    *See each event's requirements for details.
    *Participants under 18 must obtain consent from a parent or guardian.

 

<Guide Runners / Companions>

Participants with Disabilities

  • Each participant may be accompanied by one guide runner.
  • If you will be using a guide runner, please notify the event office by email in advance.
  • Guide runners do not need to pay an entry fee.
  • Guide runners must wear a bib or shirt clearly marked "Guide Runner" while running.
  • Guide dogs may not accompany runners on the course.

Relay Participants

  • When a team member in 3rd grade of elementary school or younger (approx. age 9 and under) is running, a team member aged 18 or older must run alongside them.
  • Only registered team members may act as companions.

Rules & Regulations

  • Welcome 1 Mile Run:

    • 2 laps on an 800m loop course (approx. 1,600m / 1 mile).

    • No official timing or records.

  • GINZA 5K:

    • 5 laps on a 1 km loop course.

    • Official timing included / Web finisher certificate provided.

  • ONE TOKYO Exclusive Program:

    • ★TBA★

  • GINZA Night Relay:

    • Teams compete for the total number of 1 km laps completed in 2 hours. If teams are tied on laps at the finish, rankings are determined by each team's passing time at the timing point on its final lap.
    • Each team must consist of 2 to 20 members.
    • Every team member must run at least one lap.
    • Timing will be recorded by a timing tag attached to the sash (tasuki) provided to each team (one per team).
    • Running order and the number of laps per runner are up to each team. Runners may run consecutive laps or run again after a break.
    • The sash may only be handed over within the designated relay zone.
    • When a team member in 3rd grade of elementary school or younger (approx. age 9 and under) is running, a team member aged 18 or older must run alongside them. Only registered team members may act as companions.
      *For participants with disabilities, please follow [Eligibility Requirements > Guide Runners / Companions].
    • Costumes that offend public decency or clothing that is unsafe for running are not permitted.

Capacity

  • Welcome 1 Mile Run: 500 participants

  • GINZA 5K: 600 participants

  • ONE TOKYO Exclusive Program: ★TBA★

  • GINZA Night Relay: 300 teams

 

Course

  • Welcome 1 Mile Run: RUNS:INTO KK Special Loop Course (800m per lap, 2 laps total)

  • GINZA 5K & GINZA Night Relay: RUNS:INTO KK Special Course (1 km per lap)

 

Entry Fee

  • Welcome 1 Mile Run: 3,500 JPY (tax incl.)

  • GINZA 5K: 5,500 JPY (tax incl.)

  • ONE TOKYO Exclusive Program: ★TBA★

  • GINZA Night Relay: 6,500 JPY (tax incl.) per person

 

Important Notes

Please read and agree to the following conditions before signing up.

  • Due to the nature of the venue, items that can be blown away by the wind (such as umbrellas and hats without chin straps) may not be worn. Staff may also refuse other items on the day if they are deemed unsafe.
  • As this is a sporting event, please do not wear clothing or footwear unsuitable for exercise (e.g., heels, leather shoes). Please wear sportswear and secure-fitting sneakers fastened with laces or Velcro.
  • No luggage storage is available at the venue. Please use nearby coin lockers, bring as little as possible, and keep your valuables with you at all times.
  • Pets are not allowed (service dogs such as guide dogs excepted).
  • Intoxicated persons may be refused entry.
  • Smoking is prohibited throughout the venue.
  • Items that cover the entire face, such as full-face helmets, are prohibited.
  • Bag checks will be conducted at the entrance, and certain items are restricted for safety reasons.

Any of the following prohibited items brought to the venue will be held by the event office. Items will be stored where they were collected; please pick them up yourself before leaving.

  • Dangerous items (swords/knives, model guns, explosives, corrosive substances, etc.)
  • Insecticides
  • Skateboards and other ride-on items (strollers excepted)
  • Generators, wet-cell batteries, storage batteries, celluloid, etc.
  • Radioactive materials and flammable liquids
  • Large quantities of matches or fireworks
  • Toxic or high-pressure gases
  • Mechanical tools
  • Drinks without lids

*In addition to the above, any items that may cause harm or inconvenience to other visitors are prohibited.

  • Anyone feeling unwell on the day, including those with a fever of 37.5°C or higher or symptoms of an infectious disease such as coughing, will not be permitted to participate.
  • For safety reasons, including visibility and wind, umbrellas (including parasols) may not be used. In case of rain, please wear rain gear, which you must bring yourself.