52nd Matsubushi Town New Year Road Race

About this event

Held in Matsubushi Town, Saitama Prefecture, the 52nd Matsubushi Town New Year Road Race is an event where runners test their endurance in the refreshing air of the new year. A variety of categories are available, including 10km, 5km, 3km, 1.5km, and a 0.7km parent-child race, allowing people to participate according to their age and fitness level. In particular, the 1.5km race for elementary school students and the 0.7km parent-child race for preschoolers running paired with a guardian provide fun programs for families. There is also an ekiden relay category where teams of four pass a sash, allowing group participation. Anyone in good health who can finish the course is eligible to participate, regardless of whether they live inside or outside the town. In the 10km division, passing the 6km mark within 43 minutes is a requirement. The venue is the Matsubushi Memorial Park Multipurpose Plaza, offering participants an opportunity to show the results of their daily training. The entry period runs from September 1 to November 30, 2026.

Venue

Matsubushi General Park Multipurpose Stadium

1-chome-4 Yumemino, Matsubushi-machi, Kitakatsushika-gun, Saitama 343-0114