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Runners Without Borders(RWB) plans and manages several natural marathon races. Now it is said that in Japan there are over 20 million people whose hobby is running. The categories of runners include everyday jogger, triathlon participator etc.The latest trend for runners to choose races is not only just for running, but also running in peculiar geographic environment, tracing the History, or communicating with the local people.

There are over 100 nature races held a year all over the world, and runners who get daily exercise can finish many races. However, nowadays there is still few information available in Japan, and such information is not broadly known by runners. RWB provides the information of races which general runners can easily participate.

Aim
The aim of RWB is to facilitate the development of nature race on a global scale and appeal for joy and venerableness to running in the natural environment. And RWB also would like to make social contribution through this new kind of sports. RWB aims to regain an natural environment that runners can freely enjoy races.
The introduction of races
Race Name Content Category
runner walker other
MARATHON DES SABLES The first nature race held in desert zone. The whole course is 6 stages, and the total distance is 230 km.Except water, Runners have to run with their backpack fulled of foods,clothes,and sleeping bag. O O
Raid des trolls in Norway It is held in Norway in odd number years. The distance of the whole course is about 150km in six days. O O
Ireland Challenge
(Raid Celtique)
It is held in Ireland in even number years. Runners can run in the most beautiful scenery in Ireland, such as a path along the shore and a sandy beach, and a mountain.The total distance is about 200km. O O
Hanoi Challenge Hanoi Challenge is a nature marathon held in the neighborhood of the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, and a world heritage, which is Halong bay area. There is 88km for runners and 40km for walkers on four stages for four days. O O
Silk Road Challenge
(Les Foulees de la soie)
It is a two-week race held in Silk Road and the total distance is 3000-5000km. Runners have to finish 25-30km everyday and move to the next stage by an airplane, a bus, a train every day.The goal is Great Wall. O O
RAID THAI It is held in north Chiang Mai in Tailand. It is a five-day race and the distance of everyday is about 25km. O O MTB
Costa Rica Run It is an adventure marathon running through a mountain, magnificent nature such as a volcano. There are six stages and the distance of one stage is about 30km - 40km. O O
Mali Desert Cup The nonstop race is held in Mali of Africa.Runners have to run through nature such as desert, mountain, and valley. O O
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