Founded
Started as an early-morning running group.
Whether you run fast or slow,
whether you are training for a marathon or walking for your health,
come and enjoy running together at your own pace.
“I would like to start exercising.”
“Running alone feels a little lonely.”
“I would like to challenge myself with a marathon.”
“I would like some running friends.”
You are very welcome here.
You can run, or you can walk.
This is a running club where everyone can enjoy being active at their own pace.
🏃 “Maybe I’ll give running a try” — that is all you need!
Beginners and experienced runners can enjoy running together♪
😊 Don’t worry about being fast or slow — enjoy your own pace!
📍 Easy to join from Kaizuka, Kishiwada, Izumisano and Kumatori.
📅 Sunday Running Meeting every week
Visitors and trial participation are welcome!
Kaizuka City is in southern Osaka Prefecture, between Osaka City and Wakayama City.
Kaizuka is about 30 km south of central Osaka and is close to Kansai International Airport. Our club is also easy to reach from Kishiwada, Izumisano and Kumatori.
Why not enjoy a refreshing run together on Sunday morning?
No advance registration is required.
Just come along if you feel like giving it a try.
Please feel free to join us.
We support your first step if you want to become more active.
You do not have to run. Starting with walking is also welcome.
Members work together toward their own goals, including marathon challenges.
Running alone is fine, but running with friends can be even more enjoyable.
If you would like to join us once, here are a few things to know before you come.
Just come to the Sunday Running Meeting. You are also welcome to come and watch without running.
You do not need to run fast. Beginners and those who prefer an easy pace can participate comfortably.
Please wear comfortable clothes and running shoes, as you would for your usual run. Bring water as needed.
We meet every Sunday from 7:00 to 8:00 at Kaizuka City Fureai Sports Field.
If you have any questions before joining, please feel free to contact us.
Contact us about joining or visiting
From beginners to experienced runners, everyone runs toward their own goals at their own pace.
You do not have to attend every week. Once a month or occasionally is perfectly fine.
Come whenever you feel like saying, “Today, I want to run!”
Since then, many friends have run, laughed and enjoyed being active together.
Check out the daily activities of Kaizuka Running Club.
We share our latest activities on Instagram, including running meetings, races, events, and fun times with our members.
If this is your first visit, please check the maps below.
4-1 Nishiki Minamimachi, Kaizuka City, Osaka 597-0094, Japan
A community-based running club since 1975
Started as an early-morning running group.
Featured in the Kaizuka City public relations magazine as a citizens’ running club; it is still occasionally featured today.
The club began using the name “Kaizuka Running Club.”
The Sunday Running Meeting began being held at the current Fureai Sports Field.
Featured in “VOLT,” published by Tokuma Shoten.
Recognized for many years of contribution to the promotion of physical education and sports activities, the club received the Osaka Sports Award (Physical Education Achievement Award).
Featured in “Running Magazine Courir,” published by Baseball Magazine Sha Co., Ltd.
Recognized for many years of contribution to the promotion of physical education and sports activities, the club received the MEXT Lifelong Sports Outstanding Organization Award.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or requests to visit or join a trial session.
Kaizuka Running Club operates with the cooperation of the Kaizuka City Athletics Association.
We also cooperate with the Kaizuka City Athletics Association in organizing athletics events.