What to know
The Tokyo Marathon is a large-scale city marathon held annually on the first Sunday of March.
The race starts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and ends near the Imperial Palace, a short distance from Tokyo Station. The well-designed route passes several of Tokyo's major tourist attractions, including the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, Asakusa, and Ginza.
The Tokyo Marathon includes a full marathon with nearly 40,000 participants and a 10-kilometer race with around 500 participants. The event is open to all genders, wheelchair users, and athletes with visual or mental impairments.
The marathon is accompanied by various festivities and events, such as the Tokyo Marathon Expo held at Tokyo Big Sight in Odaiba.
Applications for each marathon are due during the preceding summer. Since the number of applicants always far exceeds available spots, participants are selected by lottery, with results announced around early autumn.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
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- English name
- Tokyo Marathon
- Original name
- Tokyo Marathon
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