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Congratulations "Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon Event" will be held!
Running at Harumi Wharf Park


Hello. I'm Hanes, an active correspondent.
It's been a month since the beginning of 2023.
This year, when the effects of infectious diseases have calmed down, more events will resume in cities related to Chuo-ku and Chuo-ku.

On February 11 (Sat) and 12 (Sun), the “Chuo-ku Snow Festival” held every other year will be revived!
Snow is transported to Akatsuki Park from Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture, a friendship city of Chuo-ku.
Even as an adult, I can enjoy the seasonal feature of snow while staying in Chuo-ku, so I feel up!
Regarding the state of the last event, "Five Stars of Satisfaction! Please see "the 20th Chuo-ku Snow Festival" (February, 2019).

 Congratulations "Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon Event" will be held! Running at Harumi Wharf Park


In addition, on June 4 (Sun), the “Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon” will be held for the first time in four years.♪
I entered on February 1, when the application for the tournament began, and transferred the participation fee the next day.
I'm full of running under the name of a self-proclaimed "active correspondent" (laughs).
There is also a 5km section that is perfect for those who are not good at long distances such as a half marathon.
(For families, elementary school students, and junior high school students, there is a shorter 3km section.)

And there is a happy news for those who live, work, or attend school in Chuo-ku.
What a souvenir of Chuo-ku original T-shirt will be presented (application required, planned distribution number 50).
If you plan to travel from Chuo-ku to Higashine City and participate in the tournament, please do not miss this opportunity!

 Congratulations "Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon Event" will be held! Running at Harumi Wharf Park


In fact, I am the first person to participate in a marathon event outside of a charity run in Tokyo.
When I told people who were with me on the weekend run, "I entered the tournament for the first time," there were also members planning to expedition Higashine!
I was encouraged by unexpected friends and decided to train in Chuo-ku immediately.

Up to now, recommended running courses are recommended for "[Morning Activities along the Sumida River] Beginner-friendly Running Course" (July 2019) and "Running Courses Enjoying Feelings of Travel Run-Tsukuda Edition-" (October 2019) I've introduced it, but this time I've been going to Harumi Futo Park where you can feel the legacy of a global sports festival!
"A lot of charm! As mentioned in "Let's go to Harumi Wharf Park to play," I've always wanted to run the 400m truck here.♪

 Congratulations "Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon Event" will be held! Running at Harumi Wharf Park


It's a little far from the station, but has good access by bus!
There is also a bicycle parking lot, so it's good to visit it as a warm-up of cycling.

Even if you are not good at exercising, if you have cute wear and cool shoes, you will be motivated.
However, if you try to buy full-fledged sports equipment, you need a reasonable budget....。
First of all, if you want to try and exercise, "Land in Ginza with full! We recommend affordable wear and shoes introduced in "#Workman Girls" with "I wish I had it"!♪
Even though it is located in Ginza, this store is often used as a spot where you can shop easily for your wallet.

And this time again, I decided to run 5km with light shoes purchased by #Workman Girls.
As mentioned above, the truck at Harumi Wharf Park is 400m per lap, so it takes 12.5 laps to 5km.
I started listening to my favorite music!

 Congratulations "Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon Event" will be held! Running at Harumi Wharf Park


It's like this in Strava's record.
It's a luxury to see the Rainbow Bridge and run in the area where global athletes stayed.
It's a flat and easy-to-run course, but in fact it seems that there are some undulations.
It can be said that it was almost flat because it was enough to notice after running.

 Congratulations "Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon Event" will be held! Running at Harumi Wharf Park


If you enjoy the surrounding scenery in the open atmosphere of the waterfront area, 5km will be quick!
It is important to note that since it takes 12.5 laps, it is necessary to remember a few laps.
In addition, Harumi Wharf Park in the afternoon on holidays is full of many families.
If you are running, please enjoy it with consideration for other park users. .

 Congratulations "Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon Event" will be held! Running at Harumi Wharf Park


The Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal, which closed unfortunately on February 20 last year, is in the midst of preparations for dismantling.
It's lonely to think that the building itself is surrounded by some time, and this symbolic building, which was also the location of the drama, will soon disappear.
After running, sit in a place where you can see the Rainbow Bridge, breathe and take a break.
February 4th using the park is spring, and spring on the calendar.
The soft sunlight and the pleasant wind that signaled the coming of spring felt particularly pleasant.

 Congratulations "Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon Event" will be held! Running at Harumi Wharf Park


If you use the park at noon, why not use the stylish meet & bread cafe grille coworking space "O.GARDEN"?
It's nice to have a menu that uses vegemeet and a menu for children.
In addition, drinks that use special products from all over Japan, such as sea salt, Setouchi lemon, Nagano Shine Muscat, squash and sour using Tsugaru apples, are also attractive.

 Congratulations "Fruit Kingdom Higashine Sakurabo Marathon Event" will be held! Running at Harumi Wharf Park


Even if I'm not good at running, if I have a good scenery and a training environment with delicious food and drinks nearby, I feel like I can do my best for the June tournament!
For those who live, work, or study in Chuo-ku, why don't you run in Higashine, a friendship city this year?

On June 3 (Saturday), the day before the tournament, a welcome ceremony, a welcome reception, and a running clinic for Tetsuhiko Kin will be held.
There are also affordable and convenient official tours from Tokyo, so I'm glad that it's easy to participate from Chuo-ku.
In the first place, "What kind of place is Higashine?" If you are worried about "What kind of relationship do you have with Chuo-ku?", Please also see the following Higashine-shi related articles.

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