Saiko Eco-Marathon 2024

Get ready for the Saiko Ecomarathon, a unique sporting experience in Saitama Prefecture, Japan 🇯🇵. Specifically, you'll be starting in the city of Toda, along the picturesque Lac de Sai, in the Doman Green Park. Your race kicks off at 11:00 AM sharp! 🕚 You'll embark on a 10 km loop. If you're bringing your family, there's also a 5 km non-timed parent-child race. This route is also a loop 🔂. Enjoy a scenic course surrounded by lakes, ponds, and stunning nature 🍃. Immerse yourself in a peaceful and inspiring environment, perfect for setting a new personal best or just enjoying every step 💪.

With numerous other athletic events held in Saitama, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Kumamoto (mainly in Tokyo 🌸), the Ecomarathon stands out as an environmentally-conscious organization 🌳 committed to various causes 🎗️. This year, you can donate to the International Association for Refugee Support: Second Harvest Japan. As Japan’s first food bank, they ensure that everyone has access to food 🍲.

Despite its urbanization, Saitama Prefecture is known for its agricultural products. You can find vegetables 🥦, rice 🍚, and tea 🍵 here. Be sure to try the famous Sayama tea, Chichibu Udon and Soba, and Sōka Senbei. After refueling, why not indulge in some tourism? In Omiya, the Hikawa Shrine is one of the oldest and most revered Shinto shrines in Japan. To dive deeper into Japanese culture 🫰, visit the Saitama Prefectural Museum of Art which houses a diverse collection of Japanese and Western art 🖼️. If your time is limited, the city of Toda also has activities that might interest you. For a great family outing, visit the Tobu Zoo to see its animals 🐼 and enjoy its roller coasters 🎡.

Don't miss this opportunity to combine sports, nature, and cultural exploration in a stunning region of Japan! 🎐 Sign up now and prepare for an unforgettable experience at the Saiko Ecomarathon 🎏.