Ecomarathon de Saïko

Get ready for the Ecomarathon Saiko, an October sports experience in the heart of Saitama Prefecture in Saitama in Japan 🇯🇵. It’s located in the city of Toda by the shores of the Sai Lake, in the Doman Green Park, where you’ll start at exactly 11:00 AM! 🕚 So you’re set for two race options: a half marathon or a 10 km, all in a loop format. If you’re coming with family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, there’s a 5 km parent-child race on offer. The course also forms a loop 🔂. You’ll enjoy a route surrounded by lakes, ponds and nature so beautiful 🍃. You’ll be immersed in a peaceful and inspiring environment, perfect for beating your personal best or simply savoring every stride 💪.

With several other sporting events organized, especially in the prefectures of Saitama, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto and Kumamoto (but mainly in Tokyo 🌸) the Ecomarathon positions itself as an organization that cares about the environment 🌳 and is committed to various causes 🎗️. This year, you can make a donation to the International Refugee Aid Association : Second Harvest Japan. As Japan’s first food bank, the organization works to ensure everyone has access to food 🍲.

Despite its urbanization, the Saitama Prefecture remains important for its agriculture. You’ll find vegetables 🥦, rice 🍚 and tea 🍵. You can sample the famous Sayama tea, udon Udon and Chichibu Soba or even Sōka Senbei. Once you’ve refueled, why not do some tourism ? In Omiya, Omiyaand the Hikawa Shrine in Kawagoe is one of the oldest and most revered Shinto shrines in Japan. To learn more about Japanese culture 🫰, the Saitama Prefectural Museum of Art is full of various collections of Japanese and Western art 🖼️. If you don’t have time to extend your stay, the city of Toda also offers activities you’ll enjoy. For a great family outing, don’t miss a visit to the Tobu Zoo to see its animals 🐼 and try its rollercoaster 🎡. If you’re just in town for the day, Tokyo, the country’s capital, is only 20 minutes away. Whether you’re into traditional culture, fashion, cuisine 🥢 or simply the buzz of urban life, you’ll likely have plenty to enjoy! 😉

Don’t miss this chance to combine sport, nature and cultural discovery in a stunning region of Japan! 🎐 Sign up now and get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Ecomarathon Saïko 🎏.