MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium)
Day guide
Takes place on Sunday 17 January
Current status
Gates open at 9:00. Please enter and exit through Gate A (Sendagaya Gate) only. There is no car or bicycle parking. No check-in is required on the day; please be at the meeting point for your event by the meeting time.
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Event information
- Date
- Sunday 17 January 2027
- Venue
- MUFG Stadium (Japan National Stadium)
- Gates open
- 9:00
- Venue closes
- 14:00
- Rain and severe weather
- The event takes place rain or shine. The stadium has a roof, but some seats may get wet. Should severe weather such as strong winds or snow force a cancellation, it will be announced by the morning of the previous day on the official website, SNS and the notice at the top of this page.
Timetable
| Time | Programme | Meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 | Gates open | Gate A only. Entry is not possible before 9:00 |
| 9:30 | Opening ceremony | On the field (B2) |
| 9:45 | 10k run start | Please gather at the start line (B2, main stand side) by 9:15 |
| 10:45 | 5k run start | Please gather at the waiting area near Gate A by 10:15 |
| 11:00 | Kids run | Please gather at the back-stand side of the track from 10:30. Last call 11:30 |
| 11:50 | Company relay heats | Check-in 11:20 to 11:40 at Gate 1 (B2, near HQ), with all four runners present |
| 12:40 | Walk | Gather at 12:00. One lap of the track |
| 12:50 | Company relay final | Check-in 12:35 at Gate 1. Awards ceremony follows |
| 13:00 | Closing and clean-up | Please clean your seats and take all rubbish with you |
| 14:00 | Venue closes |
Awards go to the top three men and women in the 10k and 5k and the top three relay teams, presented on the field after each event.
Venue and access
- Address
- Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Stations
- One minute on foot from exit A2 of Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station (Oedo Line). Five minutes from JR Sendagaya and JR Shinanomachi.
- Floors
- The concourse you enter on is 1F, and the track is on B2. Please use the stairs near Gates 1 to 5 to reach the field. Elevators are reserved for wheelchair users and deliveries.
Venue map
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Facilities and locations
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- Entrance and exit1F
- Gate A, Sendagaya Gate. This is the only gate in use.
- Information (lost and found)1F
- Just inside Gate A. Please come here for lost property, lost children and general enquiries.
- Charity desk1F
- Just inside the entrance. Meet this year's beneficiary charities.
- Toilets1F
- Located along the 1F concourse near each gate.
- Changing rooms1F
- Aoyama Hall, Gate G side. A simple partitioned space. There are no showers or cloakroom. It is likely to be crowded, so please arrive ready to run where possible.
- Stretch area1F
- Located in Aoyama Hall.
- First aidB2
- Near Gate 2 on B2. A second station is located near the turnaround on the Gaien course. Please ask any staff member in a red bib, who will guide you there.
- Event HQB2
- Located near Gate 1.
- Volunteer deskB2
- Located near Gate 1, next to HQ.
- Start and finish lineB2
- On the track, main stand side.
- Kids run meeting pointB2
- On the track, back stand side (opposite the start line).
- Relay check-inB2
- Near HQ at Gate 1. Please look for the staff member holding the relay check-in sign.
- Water stations on the courseB2
- Two stations: inside the stadium near Gate 1, and at the turnaround on the Gaien course.
- Post-run food and drink1F
- On the 1F concourse near Gate F. Available to runners after their run.
- Raffle tickets1F
- Near Gate A and Gate H.
- T-shirt sales1F
- Next to the raffle sales point.
- Snacks and drinks1F
- Shop near Gate D. There are no vending machines in the venue.
- Free seating (participating companies)1F
- Main stand, blocks 106 to 114.
- Sponsor seating1F
- Back stand through to the south stand.
- Elevators1F
- Near Gates A and E. Reserved for wheelchair users and deliveries. All other participants are asked to use the stairs.
- Stairs down to the field1F→B2
- Only the stairs near Gates 1 to 5 may be used (marked in blue on the map).
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Requests to all participants
Rules on the field level (B2)
- On the field level, please refrain from eating or drinking anything other than water.
- Please do not enter the grass area or the B2 corridors.
- Spectating from the field is not permitted. Please return to the stands after your run.
- Please use the stairs. Elevators are reserved for wheelchair users and deliveries.
Rubbish and seat cleaning
- There are no rubbish bins in the stadium. Please bring bags and take your rubbish home, by company or individually.
- We ask each company to clean the seats it has used and to bring its own cloths and cleaning supplies.
Keeping warm
- January mornings are cold. Please keep your outer layer on until just before the start and put it back on as soon as you finish.
- As the changing rooms will be crowded, we suggest arriving dressed to run.
Belongings and valuables
- There is no cloakroom. Please keep belongings at your seat and valuables with you. The organizing committee cannot accept responsibility for theft or loss.
- Please do not leave clothing or other personal items on the course, roads, pavements or anywhere other than your designated seats.
Conduct in the venue
- The venue is non-smoking. Please also refrain from drinking alcohol.
- Flags on poles, tents and tables cannot be set up. Folding chairs and mats may be used within your own company’s area only.
- Please refrain from blocking aisles when taking photographs and from lingering on the pavements along the course.
Assistance and emergency contact
In the event of an accident or sudden illness, please call event HQ. For any other matter, please speak to the nearest member of staff.
Identifying staff
- Organizing committee (Blue bib): Please feel free to ask them anything.
- Organizing committee (Green jacket): The same as committee members in blue bibs.
- Volunteers (Orange bib): Responsible for marshalling and guidance. We ask that you follow their instructions.
- Medical staff (Red bib): Please approach them if you are injured or feel unwell. They will guide you to first aid.
Injury or feeling unwell
Please do not push yourself. Speak to the nearest member of staff. First aid stations are located near Gate 2 on B2 and on the Gaien course. If you experience numb hands, dizziness or blurred vision, please stop and rest immediately.
Injuries sustained during the event may be covered by insurance. Please apply at the first aid station or contact communications@fitforcharity.org.
Lost items and lost children
Please come to Information (1F, just inside Gate A). After the event, please contact communications@fitforcharity.org.
Suspicious people or items
Please do not touch it. Inform the nearest committee member (blue bib or green jacket).
Contact: communications@fitforcharity.org