The “Japan Marathon Series” is an exciting initiative by Crest Travel (an experienced travel management company with good knowledge and passion for Japan), in close partnership with Team FatBird (a running group passionate about marathons) to encourage, facilitate and prepare Singaporeans to participate in marathons in Japan
The “Japan Marathon Series” vision is to have regular Singaporean repres
entation at marathons in all 47 prefectures in marathon-crazed Japan, and for these runners to share their experiences with the Singapore running community that there is a lot more in Japanese running than the well-known Tokyo or Hokkaido Marathons. WHY did we start the Marathon Series in Japan?
• Japan is the most successful Asian country in Olympic Marathon history (Men: 1G,2S,2B; Women: 2G,1S,1B)
• There are over 70 JAAF-recognized marathon competition events (inc. 10 IAAF Label races) in 2013, and more than double that number of other notable local races
• There is an increasing number of Singaporeans looking to run in Japan due to the popularity of the Tokyo Marathon
• Japan is one of the most popular overseas destinations for Singaporeans
HOW can the Japan Marathon Series help you? The “Japan Marathon Series” aims to give runners and marathoners the “Complete Japan Marathon Experience”
– Participation: Organizing Singaporean participation in “Shimin” (Citizen) Marathons & (International Major) Marathons
– Preparation: Marathon Training, Clinics & Lead-up runs
– Pre & Post Run: Tours and special-interest experiences
– Pride: Singaporean runners banding together with the Team Singapore spirit
WHERE do we Start? We aim to send an even bigger group to Kumamoto in 2015, as well as other interesting marathons in Japan.
