Online micro race "New Balance YOYOGI" sponsored by New Balance Japan Co., Ltd., Yoyogi Park Service Center, and Future Design Shibuya at Yoyogi Park for about one month from April 21 (Thursday) to May 20 (Friday). PARK FKT "will be held.
What is "New Balance YOYOGI PARK FKT"?
An online micro race set in Yoyogi Park on a course of about 1.6km = 1 mile. Participate in the race by uploading the record of running the course to the app (STRAVA) and publishing it. "FKT" is an abbreviation for "Fastest Known Time" and means "the fastest time known". Of course, competing for the fastest is not everything, but you can challenge yourself as many times as you like, such as trying to record yourself or having fun with friends.
Please experience a new form of running at Yoyogi Park, which is called "the sacred place of running".
URL: https://shop.newbalance.jp/shop/e/eEnb-yoyogifkt
Course introduction
We have set up a 1-mile (1609m) course in Yoyogi Park, which is a popular running course in the city center. A start line is prepared on the road surface near the Panorama Square that enters the Harajuku Gate. From there, follow the course guide on the road surface and signboards to the goal line, which is a 1-mile course.
Overview
Name: New Balance YOYOGI PARK FKT
Date: April 21st (Thursday) -May 20th (Friday), 2022
Venue: Near Yoyogi Park Panorama Square (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Distance: 1 mile (1609m)
Organizer: New Balance Japan Co., Ltd., Yoyogi Park Service Center, Future Design Shibuya
Sponsor: Shibuya Ward
Participation fee: Free
way to participate
① Download the Strava app and create an account.
(2) Search for "New Balance YOYOGI PARK FKT" from the URL below and "Group" tag → "Challenge", and click "Join Challenge". Run along the course MAP and measure the time.
https://www.strava.com/challenges/newbalance-yoyogiparkfkt
③ When the run is over, confirm that the recorded time is reflected and your ranking is displayed in the ranking, and then the end.
FKT Three Principles
① Please drive so as not to interfere with park users and general passers-by.
(2) If you want to challenge the record, please drive in a time zone when there are few general visitors.
③ Please wear a mask to prevent new coronavirus infection.
お問合せ：New Balance YOYOGI PARK FKT事務局 info@nbrunning.jp
Until the birth of New Balance YOYOGI PARK FKT
In May 2021, when the big marathon event was canceled or postponed, and the virtual running event was over, let's start by creating a new small race that combines real and virtual, Futako, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo. Created a 1-mile course at Tamagawa Ryokuchi Athletic Field and held "TAMAGAWA FKT" (sponsored by New Balance Japan Co., Ltd., Setagaya Sports Promotion Foundation). A total of more than 900 runners came to the course that appeared on the riverbed of the Tama River at their desired time in a month, participated in the race, and competed for the record.
In the SOCIAL INNOVATION WEEK SHIBUYA 2021 held in November 2021, New Balance held a one-day event called "NB TEST RUN SHIBUYA" at Yoyogi Park under the theme of "running the city in the future" (sponsored by Co., Ltd.) New Balance Japan, Yoyogi Park, Future Design Shibuya). As lifestyles have changed and the circumstances surrounding running have changed significantly, we have created a day to think about the relationship between runners and towns and parks. In May, we held a test of "FKT" in the Tama River in Yoyogi Park, and held a MEET UP event to think about the relationship between the city and the park and runners with various companies and media. While holding the 1-day FKT, a total of 485 runners enjoyed running on the course of Yoyogi Park, and plogging while picking up trash in the city of Shibuya, looking for opportunities to create a new running culture.
Then, for one month from April 21st (Thursday) to May 20th (Friday), 2022, a 1-mile course will be set up again in Yoyogi Park and the "New Balance YOYOGI PARK FKT" will be held. It is a micro race where you can feel the excitement of standing on the starting line while having the ease of participating at any time. If you are a runner who wants to run a mile leisurely with a friend, set a goal and challenge many times, or aim for a higher ranking, please try to challenge the park at a time when there are few people. Let's make running in our lives more enjoyable in each way.
