What this is
Part relay race, part cooking competition — teams of four sprint through a course collecting curry rice ingredients, then cook and eat their haul at the finish line. Held at Tonda no Mori Park in Sapporo each autumn, the event wraps in costume contests and prize draws alongside the athletic chaos. It's a genuinely offbeat mashup that sits somewhere between a school sports day and a food festival.
Who should go
Groups of four who want something more memorable than a standard fun run. Families, friend groups, and office teams willing to dress up and get competitive over curry.
Good to know
This is a participatory team event, so you'll need to register as a group of four before the day — check the official event page for registration deadlines and fees. Wear clothes you don't mind getting messy, and consider a costume for the contest element. The venue is an outdoor park, so dress for Sapporo's September weather, which can be cool and changeable. Bring cash for any on-site food or merchandise stalls, as smaller outdoor events in Japan rarely accept cards.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.