Today's three: events just for women in japan

This one's just for the ladies! 
There's something magical about being at a made-for-women race. It's a different vibe with the opportunity to celebrate female runners and experience the value of empowering women to run (and pursue fitness). After all, it wasn't too long ago that running was considered a "men's sport"; before the 1980s, there were no women's distance races in the Olympics.

Now, we'd be the first to admit that some events lean towards cringeworthy conventional ideas of what women should be and reinforces gender stereotypes...but women-only races are not only crucial for new runners by providing a "safe space" (literally and metaphorically) for taking on new challenges, they highlight the strength of women - many of who've overcome barriers to entry. 

Whether you've just started running or you're a veteran in the sport, learn about these women's races in Japan: 

• Nagoya Women's Marathon
• Shibuya Omotesando Women's Run
• Fujisan-rokku Women's Trail Run
• Osaka Women's Marathon

Nagoya Women's Marathon (Aichi)

• March 12, 2023
• Full Marathon
• English Entry for International Visitors: Oct 11-Dec 25, 2022 (FCFS)
• Known widely for its Tiffany & Co. finisher pendants given at the finish line by tuxedoed men (who apply for the privilege)

Shibuya Omotesando Women's Run (Tokyo)

• March 19, 2023
• 10km, plus family run and kids run
• English Entry for Foreign Residents: Nov 28, 2022-Jan 25, 2023 (FCFS)
• General Entry: Nov 28-Dec 18, 2022 (random drawing)
• Popular race for all levels of runners in the heart of Tokyo. This is the only race with the permits to run through Meiji Jingu. Several other entry pools available; some by random drawing, others are FCFS. 

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Fujisan-roku Women's Trail Run (Yamanashi)

• May 13, 2023
• 13km
• Entry: Feb 2-Apr 13, 2023 via Runnet
• Held at Lake Kawaguchi at the foot of Mt. Fuji and part of the Ultra-Trail series, meant to provide unique opportunities and support for women new to trail running and trail races.

Special Mention: Osaka Women's Marathon (Osaka)

• January 29, 2023 
• Full Marathon 
• Entry by Qualification Only: Oct 7-Dec 14, 2022
  Female runners who have met the following standards in an official event of the WA or AIMS certified race from January 1, 2021 through the date of application and to be aged 19 years or older on race day.
  Marathon: under 3 hours 07 minutes
  30km Road Race: under 2 hour 08 minutes
  Half Marathon: under 1 hour 25 minutes
  10km Road Race: under 36 minutes
• For serious age-group runners, Osaka Women's is often

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Don't forget! You can view hundreds of sports events in Japan on our race calendar.