Kamogawa Ecomarathon 2024

The Kamogawa Ecomarathon will take you off the beaten path. Located in the charming town of Kamogawa, in the Kamogawa-shi district, in the beautiful region of Chiba Prefecture, in the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan 🇯🇵, the event offers 3 races suitable for both beginners and seasoned runners looking for a time trial ⏱️. The course is flat, easy, and fast 🏃‍♀️. You’ll be running through the Kamogawa River Park and will follow the river’s course throughout your run. You can choose between a half marathon, a 10 km, and a parent-child run 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 for children under 15 years old. No matter which race you choose, the start time is at 11:00 sharp 🕚. With races limited to 300 participants in total, you won’t have to worry about overcrowding at the starting line 😌.

With numerous other sporting events organized, especially in prefectures like Saitama, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Kumamoto (but mainly in Tokyo 🌸), the Ecomarathon is positioned as an organization environmentally conscious 🌳 and committed to various causes 🎗️. When registering, you can choose to replace your payment with a donation to the associated charity organization. This year, donations will go to "Mirai no Mori", which creates programs for children living in care homes to enjoy outdoor activities 🌿. You can also participate in existing donation campaigns 💰 from previous years, such as "Second Harvest Japan" and "Japan Association for Refugees" 🤝.

The city of Kamogawa originally developed around fishing 🎣 and agriculture 🚜. Over the years, it has managed to modernize while retaining its traditional charm. Surrounded by rivers, mountains ⛰️, and bordered by the Pacific Ocean 🌊, the city has opened up to tourism while ensuring the protection of its natural environment ♻️. It also works for the conservation of beaches 🏖️, rivers 💦, and mountains 🏔️. If you’ve decided to extend your stay, this charming town has a lot to offer. If marine life interests you, visit the famous Kamogawa Aquarium with its dolphin show that will delight the whole family 🐬. If you crave some peace after your run, why not have a picnic at Ritsurin Park 🍃, one of the most beautiful Japanese gardens in the region? 😍

If you’re planning a visit to Chiba Prefecture, make sure to visit Naritasan Shinshoji ⛩️, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Japan with a history of over 1,000 years. A must-do in Japan is, of course, visiting the Onsen, traditional Japanese hot springs that are extremely popular among locals! 💁‍♀️

So, are you ready to take on the challenge and be amazed by everything Kamogawa has to offer? We'll see you at the starting line! 🏁