Japan
Run & own Tokyo.
The Imperial Palace loop is the beating heart of Tokyo running. A vast, safe, runnable city — and a huge prize.
Stride turns your runs in Tokyo into a territory game: every loop you run claims the real area you enclose on a live map — and rivals try to steal it back. The streets are unclaimed. For now.
Best places to run in Tokyo
In Stride, each of these is prime territory. Run a loop around one and the area inside becomes yours — painted your colour for the whole city to see.
Imperial Palace Loop
The iconic 5-km loop, run by thousands every day.
Yoyogi Park
A green oasis next to Harajuku with running paths.
Komazawa Olympic Park
A dedicated running course from the 1964 Games.
How you claim Tokyo
Run a loop, claim the area
Close any loop on Tokyo’s streets and the area inside becomes your territory on a live 3D map.
Defend it — or lose it
Rivals can run over your turf and take it. That’s your reason to get out the door today.
Top your city leaderboard
Weekly leagues rank everyone in Tokyo — climb to the top and become the runner who owns the most.
Start a club war
Rally a running club and fight live club-vs-club battles for Tokyo’s neighbourhoods.
Running in Tokyo — FAQ
Is there a running game for Tokyo?
Yes — Stride is a GPS running game that works anywhere, including all of Tokyo. Every loop you run claims the real area you enclose on a live map of the city, and other runners can steal it back. It’s live now on iPhone — download Stride from the App Store to play in Tokyo.
Where are the best places to run in Tokyo?
Popular spots include Imperial Palace Loop, Yoyogi Park, Komazawa Olympic Park. In Stride, each of these is prime territory — run a loop and the area inside becomes yours.
Is Stride free to play in Tokyo?
Yes. The full game — tracking, claiming territory, leaderboards and clubs — is free. An optional Stride Pro subscription adds extras, but you can own your part of Tokyo without paying.
Claim Tokyo first.
Stride is live on iPhone. Download it free from the App Store — the first runners in Tokyo take their neighbourhoods before anyone else shows up.
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