Parkrun is a free 5k running event which takes place all over the world on Saturday mornings. In Japan, it starts at 8 a.m. The most popular events with TnTers are Futokotamagawa Parkrun (二子玉川) and Maborikaigan Parkrun (馬堀海岸) near Yokosuka. It is a good idea to check the Facebook pages of these events, as they sometimes get cancelled due to bad weather. It is possible to do one of these Parkruns and then join the 10 a.m. open water swim in Hayama.
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Registration
Registration
When you register for Parkrun, you get a barcode which allows you to accurately record your 5k times. This data is then shared with the Parkrun community and stored on your personal Profile page. You can register at any of the national Parkrun websites, and your barcode will work in any country.
List of countries: https://www.parkrun.com/countries/
Japan (in Japanese): https://www.parkrun.jp/register/
Your First Parkrun
Your First Parkrun
To take part in Parkrun, you just need to turn up a few minutes before the start time. Remember to bring your barcode and carry it with you on the run. Just before the start, there is a short run briefing, and at many Parkruns they give a cheer to first timers. Everyone starts together – fast runners, joggers, and walkers. There is a tail walker, so no one is left out on their own. When you reach the finish, a volunteer gives you a small tag with a code on it, and you give this to another volunteer who scans this tag together with your personal barcode. An hour or two later, you receive an email with a link to the results. All of your times will be stored on your Profile page, as well as your best times each year and your "age graded percentage". This shows your time as a percentage of the world record for your age and gender.
To access your profile and data: https://www.parkrun.com/profile/
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