Weeks after my first marathon in Osaka 2018, I injured my knee and didn't really thought that I was going to do another marathon again. Fast forward 5 years, I decided to challenge myself and started train. Days gone by, I felt stronger and I was able push my limit even further. From that point, I knew I wanted to complete all the marathon majors and it starts in Tokyo. I'm excited to challenge myself again and it feels great to compete in Tokyo.
Tokyo is special, Tokyo feels like home to me! （BRUNEI）

I am from Taiwan and I love running. This is my first marathon. I hope to break through myself and continue to improve. Please cheer me on! （CHINESE TAIPEI TAIWAN）

I ran for my health originally.
Now, I run for my life: Health, Patience, Discipline, and Mind Set （HONG KONG, CHINA）

Tokyo Marathon 2024 is my first Abbott World Marathon. I shall try my best in this game and hope I can achieve the qualify time for Boston Marathon. Cheers! （HONG KONG, CHINA）

Tokyo Marathon 2024 is my first Abbott World Marathon. I shall try my best in this game and hope I can achieve the qualify time for Boston Marathon. Cheers! （HONG KONG, CHINA）

This is my very first of the six star major. I am planning to do all six WMM.
Besides, my wife just gave birth to my beautiful daughter late October 2023.
She will be 4 month old in March 2024, and I'm planning to bring her to Tokyo.
And also my target is a sub 4 hr marathon. Hopefully I can challange my self and get the result I want.
Cheers. （INDONESIA）

I started running several years ago as a way to manage stress. I ran short distances and joined a team where several members had run marathons. At that time, they suggested entering the raffle for New York, and luck was on my side as I secured a spot. After going to New York and experiencing what a major marathon is like, it became irresistible, so I run one every year. I am eager to participate in Tokyo, to explore new cultures, feel the warmth of the people, connect with those who share the same passion, and be in the company of my family. Attending a major marathon is, for me, the closest thing to pure happiness. （COLOMBIA）

I decided to run for health reasons and it has meant a big change in my life.
In 2023 I ran the London Marathon raising funds for a charity called Children with Cancer UK and I will run with them again in the 2024 edition to continue raising funds.
In 2023 I also ran the Berlin Marathon wearing the Children with Cancer t-shirt and I will do the same in the Tokyo Marathon 2024.
I think it is good to give visibility to these charitable organizations.I have proven that an important engine in life that makes you grow is helping others. To feel good we need to be useful to others. （SPAIN）

I ran my first marathon in December 2021, but shortly after during training for the next my hamstring detached. For a while I struggled through it, but as the pain got worse and it became impossible to run well I had to pull out of marathons and other running events. I lost a lot of my fitness. When I was drawn for the 2024 Tokyo Marathon it was my drive. My motivation to make a comeback. It's hard to train where I live in the winter, but Tokyo is pulling me through the icy days as I make this comeback. （CANADA）

Tokyo has always held a special place in my heart.
It was the first city I ever traveled to on my own, and it has also been the place we chose for our Honeymoon half a decade ago.
When I finally decided to make the jump from half to full marathon, I knew my debut had to be the Tokyo marathon. I have had to wait a couple of years, but I finally won the lottery.
Now it is time to lace up my shoes, and get to the start line, where a new chapter will begin, once again, in Tokyo. （ARGENTINA）

Tokyo marathon will be a very remarkable milestone of my running life which I started 7 years ago. I have never ran a marathon then but when I discovered WMM in 2019, I set my dream to complete the 6 majors but unfortunately pandemic hit the world in 2020 which force us to stop joining any marathon events. Tokyo 2024 will be my last major. I am super excited and looking forward to complete it to achieve my 6 stars. A dream come true! （MALAYSIA）

I started long distance running in 2017 after the death of my dear father to cancer and when my boy was 2 years old.
My boy was running and playing around and I found it was hard for me to catch up with him.
That's when I knew that I had to get in shape and chose to start with short distance jogging and progressing to longer runs. The Japanese culture of running had always inspired me to go on this journey too and it feels like a dream to run in Tokyo 2024 soon! （MALAYSIA）

I've been a passionate runner for ten years now and in the journey of completing the 6 stars of World Marathon Majors. It's my dream to run the Tokyo Marathon. I have raised with charities in the past with London Marathon 2017 and Berlin Marathon 2018 both with Children with Cancer. I have been raising with this charity to help these brave little angels who are battling this disease and at the same time providing support, care for the children and their families. And now, I will be running with Gold Ribbon Network. They have fascinated me with their vision and mission in helping children with cancer and supporting single parents.
It is one way of me helping and giving back in my own little way with the help of my avid supporters and at the same time do what I love, running. （UNITED ARAB EMIRATES）

I am looking to exploring Tokyo for its magnificent scenery, to meet new friends, to thank the crowds for their support and to raise money for my charity. （GREAT BRITAIN & N.I.）

I am running to remember my mother who passed away from cancer in 2012. I am delighted to run for Japan Cancer Society to raise money to support people who have cancer and their families who are also affected. I dream of a day where we find a cure and people can be treated quickly without the pain of chemo.
I have always wanted to travel to Japan, so running in Tokyo is a dream come true. I can't wait to see the scenery, meet some incredible people and to experience Japanese culture. （GREAT BRITAIN & N.I.）

I am so excited to run for WaterAid Japan to raise fund for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) project in Mozambique in the 2024 Tokyo Marathon. This is my 4th Major Marathon and I pick a different charity to run for each time. I am thankful for the opportunity to partner with WaterAid for such a meaningful and purposeful cause to turn miles into blessings to others. It is blessed to be a blessing! （UNITED STATES）

I am a kidney donor. I donated my kidney to save my father almost two years ago. I am motivated to run the Tokyo Marathon because ever since the surgery I have turned off the voice that always talked me out of doing something big like this. I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2023, and I am thrilled to be running for WaterAid Japan that will directly benefit Africans in need of clean water. This will be my first marathon, and I couldn't be more happy that it is the Tokyo Marathon. （UNITED STATES）

I am so excited to run in city of Tokyo Japan. I feel this opportunity is rare and I want enjoy as much as I can to immerse with spirit and enthusiasm from people in the city. I watched on previous marathons how people embrace and enjoy the festivities of this event and at this time will be part of it in first hand and it will memorable for me. I believe I will cherish this experience and enjoy every moment. （UNITED STATES）

I love Japanese culture and speak Japanese and have traveled to this country many times; running the Tokyo marathon is a dream of mine and I hope to enjoy this great city （CANADA）

Tokyo Marathon will be my sixth Major Marathon and it will be most exciting achievement for me. I am looking forward to setting a new Personal PR and join all the runners to become a Six Star in TOKYO （ARUBA）

I have met many enthusiastic Japanese runners at the Boston Marathon and would love to experience their home race. （UNITED STATES）