The 2nd International Friendly Run

NPO Active International Association is a registered non-profit organization promoting friendship and understanding among the Japanese citizens, active in their social lives, and foreigners living in Japan. It has organized regular events for this purpose at various embassies in the past and held seminars/fireplace talks.

As one of the major events of this year, it plans to organize the 2nd “International Friendly Run” on Nov 18 in Odaiba, Tokyo. The number of runners last year was over 1,000, including some ambassadors.

● Date and time: Sunday Nov 18 Sunday. Start at 9 a.m. (rain or shine) ● Venue: Taiyo no Hiroba in Shiokaze Park (Shinagawa Ward) ● Running course: Odaiba Sea Side Park (Minato Ward) ● Organized by: International Friendly Run Executive Committee 2012 ● Sponsored by: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, The Minato Board of Education. ● Theme: International exchange through running 1: To promote international exchange through running, a sport for people of all ages and nationalities and that requires a natural and safe environment. 2: As a charity event, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Great East Japan Earthquake relief effort. 3: To promote inter-embassy exchanges and networking, this event is open to embassy staff, affiliates. Same as “The inter-embassy Tokyo International Futsal Tournament” held four times already, this event will encourage understanding among the members of AMIA and embassies. ● Participants: Approximately 1,000 Japanese and foreign runners, including embassy staff ● Course: Participants can choose 5 km or 10 km ● Awards: First, second, and third winners in each gender and age category. Finish times will be recorded and all finishers will receive a certificate.

★ How to register Participants are required to register through the website for The 2nd International Friendly Run (Runnet) Registration fee: 4,500 yen for 10 km. 3,500 yen for 5 km (includes donation).