21st Fukaya City Half Marathon

The half marathon and 10K are JAAF-certified road races. The course runs through the countryside of Fukaya, the flower town where Eiichi Shibusawa was born, on a gently rolling loop course with no turnarounds. The rolling profile means you should expect some gentle climbs and descents rather than a completely flat route.

The start is near the intersection in front of Fukaya Big Turtle, and the finish is at Fukaya City Sengenyama Park Athletics Stadium. Specific check-in and start procedures are not listed in the provided information, so follow the organizer's instructions carefully. Arrive early, especially if you are using parking or the race-day shuttle, and bring your athlete bib and any mailed parking ticket.

Yes. After finishing, runners are served Fukaya's local niboutou noodle soup. This is a local specialty and a good way to refuel after the race. Still bring your own water or sports drink for before and during the run, and check official race information for any additional aid station details.

Public transport is recommended because parking is limited. By car, the venue is about 25 minutes from the Kan-etsu Expressway Hanazono IC. City route buses may have their routes changed due to the Fukaya City Half Marathon, so contact the operating company of the route you plan to use for details. Remember that there is no shuttle from Chichibu Railway Musashi-kawa Station.