The fall racing season kicks off right here. The “ADIZERO 5K TOKYO CHALLENGE,” presented by adidas, will take place on Sunday, September 27.

During the sweltering summer months, it can be quite difficult to stay motivated to run. That’s exactly when you should consider signing up for a race. Setting a goal gives your daily jogs a sense of purpose, and your motivation will naturally build as the race day approaches.

The perfect way to kick off the fall racing season is the “ADIZERO 5K TOKYO CHALLENGE,” an urban road race organized by adidas, which will take place on Sunday, September 27.

The event will take place on a special course at Meiji Jingu Gaien, covering a distance of 5 km. For general runners, there are two categories available—the “ADIZERO 5K PB CHALLENGE OFFICIAL RACE” and the “ADIZERO 5K PB CHALLENGE RACE”—depending on whether participants are registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF).

In addition, top-tier universities such as Aoyama Gakuin University and Soka University, as well as corporate teams, as well as the “ADIZERO 5K ELITE OFFICIAL RACE,” where top high school runners will compete, and the “ADIZERO 42K WORLD RECORD CHALLENGE,” a special challenge event in which runners selected from among the participants will attempt to break the astonishing world record of 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 30 seconds.

Asahi Kuroda

Hitomi Shintani

MABP Maverick

In addition to appearances by top athletes such as Japanese record holder Hitomi Shintani and Asahi Kuroda—who has garnered attention as the “New God of the Mountains”—the event will feature a special coaching session led by the corporate team “MABP Maverick” and a chance to try on the latest running shoes from 〈Adidas〉—plenty of content sure to delight runners.

What’s more, Meiji Park—which serves as the satellite venue—will feature booths from sponsoring companies and food trucks, making this an event where everyone—from the runners to the spectators—can enjoy themselves all day long.

Whether you want to test the results of your summer training or aim to set a new personal best, why not start by taking on this 5K race as you gear up for the fall racing season?