Akabane Marathon

The Akabane Marathon, officially known as the Sports Mate Run Akabane Arakawa Half Marathon, is a popular community running event held along the scenic Arakawa River in Tokyo, Japan. Organized by the Sports Mate Run Executive Committee, the event welcomes runners of all experience levels to enjoy a flat, accessible course in one of Tokyo’s established recreational running areas.

Located in the Akabane neighbourhood of Kita City, the event offers participants an opportunity to experience a different side of Japan’s bustling capital. Rather than navigating the crowded streets of central Tokyo, runners follow the open riverside paths of the Arakawa River, enjoying spacious surroundings and a relatively peaceful atmosphere.

The Akabane Marathon forms part of an established series of running events organized by Sports Mate Run and promoted through UP RUN, a Japanese running event platform that hosts races throughout the greater Tokyo metropolitan region. The series emphasizes accessibility, affordability, and regular opportunities for runners to challenge themselves over a variety of distances.