Harry Styles just had a week folks and it is not the usual kind of celebrity week filled with red carpets and awards. This time it involves running shoes cheering crowds and hometown pride. From secretly crushing a marathon in Tokyo to being celebrated with a mural in his small village Harry Styles is proving he is full of surprises. Let's dive into the details!
Harry Styles Runs Tokyo Marathon in Impressive Time: Secret Athlete Alert!
Did you know Harry Styles is a runner? Like a serious runner? Well now we all do! Eagle-eyed fans spotted Harry participating in the Tokyo Marathon recently and footage went viral fast. Turns out the pop star quietly entered and completed the entire 26.2 mile race. Talk about keeping a low profile!
Wearing a black Nike hoodie shorts sunglasses and a white bandana to keep his hair back Harry was practically incognito. But those neon yellow sneakers and that famous running form gave him away to some lucky fans who shared the proof online. And the time he clocked? Seriously impressive. Harry finished the Tokyo Marathon in just 3 hours 24 minutes and 7 seconds. That is an average pace of 7 minutes 47 seconds per mile. Not bad Harry not bad at all.
For those not in the running know-how that is a pretty speedy marathon time especially for someone who is not a professional athlete. Running experts are pointing out that Harry paced himself like a pro. He even split the marathon almost perfectly evenly running the first half in 1:42:03 and the second half in 1:42:04. Talk about consistency! His trainer revealed last year that Harry can run a mile in about 5 minutes 13 seconds and enjoys longer runs around London when he can. Looks like all that training paid off big time in Tokyo.
Holmes Chapel Celebrates Hometown Hero Harry Styles with Giant Mural at Railway Station
While Harry was conquering miles in Tokyo his hometown of Holmes Chapel in Cheshire England was busy honoring him in a different way. The village railway station where Harry started his journey to fame just unveiled a massive mural dedicated to him. It is a thank you from the town for putting Holmes Chapel "on the map".
Believe it or not this small village of about 6200 people has become a tourist spot thanks to Harry Styles. An estimated 10000 fans known as "Harries" have visited Holmes Chapel in just the last two years alone. People are coming from all over the world – Colombia Australia Peru Japan you name it – just to see where Harry grew up.
Fans often arrive at the railway station the same station young Harry used to travel to London for his X Factor audition back in 2010. The station supervisor even remembers selling him those train tickets back in the day. Local businesses are booming thanks to the influx of fans and the village launched a walking tour last year to guide fans around Harry-related spots like Twemlow Viaduct where he supposedly had his first kiss.
The new mural is designed in a cool vintage railway poster style by local artists. It features a picture of Harry from his Grammy era standing in front of the viaduct. Local artists hope it will be another must-see spot for fans visiting Holmes Chapel. While Harry himself does visit his hometown occasionally his global fame makes it tough for him to move around unnoticed. But the village is definitely feeling the love and showing it right back with this awesome mural.
From Running Marathons to Hometown Murals: Harry Styles' Unexpected Week in the Spotlight
So in just one week Harry Styles managed to surprise everyone with his athletic achievement in the Tokyo Marathon and be honored by his hometown with a permanent piece of art. It is a reminder that there are many sides to Harry beyond the pop star persona. He is not just a musician and performer but also a dedicated athlete and someone who clearly has a deep connection to his roots.
Whether he is pushing himself to the limit in a marathon or bringing global attention to his small village Harry Styles continues to be someone who defies expectations and keeps us all guessing what he will do next. And honestly that is part of what makes him so endlessly interesting.
Harry Styles Recent Highlights:
- Tokyo Marathon Finish: Completed the 2025 Tokyo Marathon in an impressive time of 3:24:07.
- Perfect Marathon Pace: Maintained almost perfectly even splits for both halves of the race.
- Hometown Mural Unveiled: Holmes Chapel railway station revealed a mural honoring Harry Styles.
- Fan Tourism Boom: Holmes Chapel is experiencing a surge in tourism thanks to Harry Styles' global fanbase.
- Community Appreciation: The mural is a thank you from Holmes Chapel for Harry putting the village on the map.