5K races in Japan

7 upcoming 5k races in Japan.

7 cities

Busiest: February

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Upcoming races

Donald MacDonald House Charity Run & Walk

Chofu, Japan

Oct 31·This weekend·Closed·From €3

24th Hirosaki Shirakami Apple Marathon

弘前市 (Hirosaki), Japan

Nov 14·In 2 weeks·Closed·From €8

61st Tsuchiura Marathon

Tsuchiura, Japan

Dec 6·Closed·From €11

31st Kazo Koinobori Marathon (Plogging Category) - Plogging (approx. 3-5 km)

Kazo, Japan

Dec 6·Closed·Free

51st Sagamihara Gantan Marathon

Sagamihara, Japan

Jan 1, 2027·From €8

Aflac Kitakanto Family Presents Mito Komon Manyu Marathon: 1st Running Festival in Senbako

Mito, Japan

Feb 11, 2027·From €5

Himeji Castle Town Marathon

Himeji, Japan

Feb 28, 2027·From €8

Your guide to 5k races in Japan

There are 7 upcoming 5k races in Japan, spread across 7 cities. Filter by distance or terrain to narrow things down, and save the races you like the look of.

Most take place in February, December and January. Next up is Donald MacDonald House Charity Run & Walk - approx. 5K in Chofu on 31 October 2026.

Questions runners ask

How many 5k races in Japan are there?

Finndu lists 7 upcoming 5k races in Japan, across 7 towns and cities. The list is updated twice a day as organisers announce new races.

When is the next one?

Donald MacDonald House Charity Run & Walk in Chofu, on 31 October 2026.

Which month has the most 5k races in Japan?

February, followed by December and January.

How much does it cost to enter?

Entry starts from JP¥500. Fees vary from race to race, so check each race page for its current price.

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