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Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo, Japan · Mar 1, 2026
Entry window
Aug 1, 2025 → Aug 14, 2025
Drawing date
Sep 1, 2025
Race day
Mar 1, 2026
Last year's finishers
36,120
Bib cost
Japan Residents: ¥19,800 (JPY)
International: $230 USD
Typical charity minimum
¥200,000 JPY (~$1,300 USD)
Past race-day weather
2024
Cloudy
Mar 3, 2024
High 53°F · Low 29°F
0.00 in precip · 14 mph wind
2023
Rainy
Mar 5, 2023
High 54°F · Low 41°F
0.20 in precip · 12 mph wind
Course notes
Flat, fast urban course with extremely organized but strict logistics and limited pre-start flexibility.
Elite field
A stacked and internationally diverse elite field featuring top East African marathoners alongside Japan’s strongest professional and corporate-team runners, often producing fast, tactical races.
Travel tips
Stay near Shinjuku for start access; plan for meticulous bag checks. Bring cash or IC cards for transport. Reserve dinner spots early, as many restaurants close earlier than expected outside major stations.
Registration notes
Lottery-based, with guaranteed entry paths via charity, tour operators, and time-standard/club programs where available.
Official race info
Get full weekend logistics, course maps, expo details, and start times at the official site.
RaceRaves reviews
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Elevation profile
Approximate course profile
FAQs
- When does the lottery open for Tokyo Marathon?
- Entry window is Aug 1, 2025 → Aug 14, 2025.
- When is the draw/notification for Tokyo Marathon?
- Draw/notification date: Sep 1, 2025.
- When is race day for Tokyo Marathon?
- Race day is Mar 1, 2026.
- Are there guaranteed entries?
- Yes. Charity partners, tour operators, and time-standard/club programs often provide guaranteed entry paths.