Registration Open for 'Rainbow Ride 2026' – First-Ever 'Rainbow Bridge Run 2026' Also Launching This Year! ~A Special Experience Running and Cycling Across the Rainbow Bridge!~

Registration is now open for 'Rainbow Ride 2026,' an event taking place on November 23, 2026 (Monday, national holiday), where participants will cycle across the Rainbow Bridge (Metropolitan Expressway) and Tokyo Gate Bridge.

Additionally, the inaugural 5km running event 'Rainbow Bridge Run 2026' will be held on the Rainbow Bridge (public road).

Simultaneously hosting a cycling event and a running event on a bridge in a major city is a globally unique initiative.

We look forward to your participation!

*The illustration above is an image created using generative AI. Actual course conditions, facilities, scenery, and other elements may differ.

1. 'Rainbow Ride 2026' Registration Overview

(1) Date

November 23, 2026 (Monday, national holiday), Reiwa 8

7:30 AM (staggered start) – around 12:00 PM

(2) Course

(3) Number of Participants and Entry Fee

(4) Application Method

(5) Other Information

• This event is not a race to compete for rankings or times; it is a fun ride event.

• Each course includes multiple long uphill sections, including approximately 1.5km with an average gradient of 5%.

• Riding on the Rainbow Bridge will take place on the Metropolitan Expressway.

• Eligible bicycles include those with multi-gear systems or electric assist (tandem bicycles also permitted).

• Traffic restrictions will be in place around the course on the day (details to be announced later). Your cooperation is appreciated.

• At the finish area in the Aomi NOP zone, an event called 'Multi Sports' will be held, where participants can enjoy cycling and various other sports.

*Official 'GRAND CYCLE TOKYO' website

(External link) https://grand-cycle-tokyo.jp/

*Rainbow Ride and Multi Sports events are scheduled to be held with the cooperation of entities including Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited, the Bicycle Utilization Promotion Headquarters, local municipalities, and related organizations.

2. 'Rainbow Bridge Run 2026' Registration Overview

(1) Date: November 23, 2026 (Monday, national holiday), Reiwa 8

9:30 AM (staggered start) – around 12:00 PM

(2) Organizer: Tokyo Marathon Foundation (General Foundation)

Co-organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government, GRAND CYCLE TOKYO Executive Committee

(3) Course: Start near TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO → Rainbow Bridge (public road) → turnaround near Shibaura Anchorage → finish at Aomi Higashi Temporary Parking Lot

(4) Number of Participants and Entry Fee

(5) Application Method

(6) Other Information

• This event is not a race to compete for rankings or times; it is a fun run event.

• Running on the Rainbow Bridge will take place on the public road.

• This event will be implemented as one of the content offerings of the 'Multi Sports' event, which will be held at the finish area of Rainbow Ride and other locations, featuring cycling and various sports.

*Official 'Rainbow Bridge Run' website

(External link) https://rainbowbridge-run.tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is conducting various cycling-related events as part of the 'GRAND CYCLE TOKYO' project to make bicycles—beneficial for both the environment and health—even more accessible.

*Official 'GRAND CYCLE TOKYO' website

(External link) https://grand-cycle-tokyo.jp/

This initiative supports the 'Tokyo 2050 Strategy'.

Strategy 16 Sports: 'Vibrant through Sports, Supported by Sports'

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General inquiries and those regarding Rainbow Ride

Bicycle Utilization Promotion Section, International Events Division, International Sports Department, Sports Promotion Headquarters

Phone: 03-5388-3654 (direct line)

Inquiries regarding Rainbow Bridge Run

ONE TOKYO, Official Club of Tokyo Marathon Foundation (General Foundation)

Phone: 03-6635-5349, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding weekends, holidays, year-end and New Year)

Email: info@onetokyo.org