Hitachi Sakura Roadrace Hitachi Sakura Roadrace Hitachi Sakura Roadrace
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Date Date Date April 5, 2015 April 5, 2015 April 5, 2015 Location Location Location Ibaraki Ibaraki Ibaraki Web Site Web Site Web Site http://hitachi-sakura.jp/index.shtml http://hitachi-sakura.jp/index.shtml http://hitachi-sakura.jp/index.shtml Athletic event Athletic event Athletic event Half marathon etc. Half marathon etc. Half marathon etc. Number of participants Number of participants Number of participants 12,382 total (2015) 12,382 total (2015) 12,382 total (2015) Well into its second decade, the Hitachi Sakura Road Race has become one of the highlights of the greater Tokyo-area early spring race schedule, and for good reason. A wide range of distances from 1.8 km and 2.2 km children’s races and family races to 5 km, 10 km and half marathon divisions mean that everybody has the chance to experience running under the perfect arch of spectacularly blooming cherry trees that line Heiwa Dori along the first kilometer. Heiwa Dori is listed in the official ranking of Japan’s top 100 places to take in the classic beauty of cherry blossoms, and the chance to do it while running a flat and friendly course is a big part of what draws people to the area every year.
Half marathoners have the added bonus of getting to run on National Highway 245, normally barred to foot traffic, before getting a glimpse of the spring sea in the last third of the race. The course’s unique T-shaped configuration makes it ideal for cheering, of which there is plenty from the friendly locals, so even if the children’s runs and other shorter distances are out of reach be sure to bring the whole family to share in the day. Just 85 minutes northeast from central Tokyo’s Ueno Station the Hitachi Sakura Road Race is entirely doable as a day trip, and its start and finish area located just across from Hitachi Station ensure an easy race morning check-in that has earned high marks in participants’ surveys.
Don’t be in too much of a hurry to leave, though! Relax post-race and enjoy some of the local specialties in the New City Square race area in front of Hitachi Civic Center before walking across the Square to take in more of Heiwa Dori’s cherry blossom splendor, and with Hitachi Station located just across the street your return trip couldn’t be easier once you’ve had your fill.
Well into its second decade, the Hitachi Sakura Road Race has become one of the highlights of the greater Tokyo-area early spring race schedule, and for good reason. A wide range of distances from 1.8 km and 2.2 km children’s races and family races to 5 km, 10 km and half marathon divisions mean that everybody has the chance to experience running under the perfect arch of spectacularly blooming cherry trees that line Heiwa Dori along the first kilometer. Heiwa Dori is listed in the official ranking of Japan’s top 100 places to take in the classic beauty of cherry blossoms, and the chance to do it while running a flat and friendly course is a big part of what draws people to the area every year.
Half marathoners have the added bonus of getting to run on National Highway 245, normally barred to foot traffic, before getting a glimpse of the spring sea in the last third of the race. The course’s unique T-shaped configuration makes it ideal for cheering, of which there is plenty from the friendly locals, so even if the children’s runs and other shorter distances are out of reach be sure to bring the whole family to share in the day. Just 85 minutes northeast from central Tokyo’s Ueno Station the Hitachi Sakura Road Race is entirely doable as a day trip, and its start and finish area located just across from Hitachi Station ensure an easy race morning check-in that has earned high marks in participants’ surveys.
Don’t be in too much of a hurry to leave, though! Relax post-race and enjoy some of the local specialties in the New City Square race area in front of Hitachi Civic Center before walking across the Square to take in more of Heiwa Dori’s cherry blossom splendor, and with Hitachi Station located just across the street your return trip couldn’t be easier once you’ve had your fill.
Well into its second decade, the Hitachi Sakura Road Race has become one of the highlights of the greater Tokyo-area early spring race schedule, and for good reason. A wide range of distances from 1.8 km and 2.2 km children’s races and family races to 5 km, 10 km and half marathon divisions mean that everybody has the chance to experience running under the perfect arch of spectacularly blooming cherry trees that line Heiwa Dori along the first kilometer. Heiwa Dori is listed in the official ranking of Japan’s top 100 places to take in the classic beauty of cherry blossoms, and the chance to do it while running a flat and friendly course is a big part of what draws people to the area every year.
Half marathoners have the added bonus of getting to run on National Highway 245, normally barred to foot traffic, before getting a glimpse of the spring sea in the last third of the race. The course’s unique T-shaped configuration makes it ideal for cheering, of which there is plenty from the friendly locals, so even if the children’s runs and other shorter distances are out of reach be sure to bring the whole family to share in the day. Just 85 minutes northeast from central Tokyo’s Ueno Station the Hitachi Sakura Road Race is entirely doable as a day trip, and its start and finish area located just across from Hitachi Station ensure an easy race morning check-in that has earned high marks in participants’ surveys.
Don’t be in too much of a hurry to leave, though! Relax post-race and enjoy some of the local specialties in the New City Square race area in front of Hitachi Civic Center before walking across the Square to take in more of Heiwa Dori’s cherry blossom splendor, and with Hitachi Station located just across the street your return trip couldn’t be easier once you’ve had your fill.
