１）To build bridges of cultural understanding between the people of Japan and the U.S.
２）To show the local Japanese community’s appreciation toward their home city, New York.
３）To facilitate stronger grassroots connections within the local Japanese community
Japan Run ＊Rain or Shine
Starting Time
- 4-Mile Run 8:00AM Start
- Kids Race 9:30AM Start
Main Entrance： 69th Street & 5th Avenue
Starting Point： Central Park East Drive 68th Street
Pre-Race Performance：Awaodori by Home Island Project
National Anthem： Sung by TAEKO
Hosted by： New York Road Runners
# of Runners：Approximately 5,000 finishers
New York Road Runners Official Website：http://www.nyrr.org
When: SUNDAY MAY 12th, 2013, Mother’s Day
Where: Central Park’s Bandshell Area: 69th Street and 5th Avenue
