Spring heralds and we here at RunSociety can’t get enough of Japan’s wonders and its celebrated cherry blossoms! So what’s new? We bring you the latest race scoop and a new way to appreciate this seasonal flora from the exotic island of Miyajima, just a 22 minute ferry ride away from Hiroshima Port.

Come Sunday, 26 April 2015, the TRI-Factor series will dive into the first of its 4-leg series of sporting events with a mass swimming event.

There are a lot of unique challenges to male runners, especially male runners who haven’t been in the scene long enough to understand how they differ from their female counterparts. Here are just 10 things that every man should know before putting on their running shoes.

Asia offers some of the most beautiful and serene beaches in the entire world. And while there is no shortage of beach sports, exotic events, and nightlife, many beaches are also great places for you to lace up and run in. Whether you are someone who likes tranquil short runs or marathons that require months of training, Asia offers it all.

One of Japan’s most well-known civic marathon races is back once again this spring on the shores of Lake Kasumigaura, the second largest lake in this country. With an astounding 27,000 participants in 2014, this is also ranked the 4th largest marathon race in Japan.

Once a small, quiet fishing town, Bintulu has blossomed into a beautiful and fast-developing area, nestled in central Sarawak and Borneo. Geographically central in the ASEAN region, it is befitting, then, that Malaysia, the chair of ASEAN in 2015, invites its ASEAN neighbours to this large island town.