It looks like the “2024 Ashiya Sakura Fun Run,” a community marathon event starting from Ashiya Chuo Park in Wakabacho along Rinko Line, will be held on Sunday, April 14! *Held rain or shine
(Information provided by Mizuking. Thank you very much!!)
Screenshot from the Sanspo Marathon.com 2024 Ashiya Sakura Fun Run event page
This year, the half marathon (general and masters age 45+) is making a comeback, and the 10 km and 3 km fun run will also continue to be held. It’s nice that you can join casually starting from just 3 km.
Registration is currently open, and applications are accepted until Monday, March 18, on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to sign up soon!
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Quoted from the Sanspo Marathon.com 2024 Ashiya Sakura Fun Run event page
↑Here’s what each course looks like. The route starts from Ashiya Chuo Park, runs along places like Rinko Line and the Miyagawa River, and then returns to the park.

↑Ashiya Chuo Park, the start and finish point
Here’s the map↓
The address is 1-1 Wakabacho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.

↑Inside the park, there’s also a sign for the “Citizen Jogging Course Guide.” It looks like a great place to train for the “Ashiya Sakura Fun Run”!

↑Running along the Miyagawa River in spring sounds wonderful! If you’ve never joined a marathon event before, this might be a good chance to start with the 3 km course.
For event details and how to apply, please check the Sanspo Marathon.com 2024 Ashiya Sakura Fun Run event page!
Mizuking, thank you for the information!!
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