General Information
Information about the Tokyo Marathon 2019 for anyone involved.
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Abbott World Marathon Majors
About the Abbott World Marathon Majors
The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) is a series of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon.
The organizers of these events are united in their effort to advance the sport, and via its series Championship, raise awareness of professional athletes and increase the level of interest in elite racing among running enthusiasts.
About the AbbottWMM Series
Series Cycle and Point System
The Tokyo Marathon is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM), consisting of world’s most renowned six marathons, and the elite athletes competing in the Tokyo Marathon is also competing to score the AbbottWMM series points.
The AbbottWMM series is the championship series to determine the world's best male and female marathoners. Its qualifying races are: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, TCS New York City Marathon, Olympic/Paralympic Marathon, IAAF World Championships Marathon/ World Para Athletics World Championships Marathon.
Click here for details of Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XII
Series Scoring and Prize Purse
Athletes earn points by placing among the top five in Qualifying Races during the one-year scoring period.
- 1st place
- 25 points
- 2nd place
- 16 points
- 3rd place
- 9 points
- 4th place
- 4 points
- 5th place
- 1 point
Scoring details:
During each scoring period, points from a maximum of two Qualifying Races will be scored. An athlete must start in two Qualifying Races over the Series cycle to be eligible for the championship. If an athlete earns points in more than two events, the athlete’s highest two finishes will be scored.
The Wheelchair Series will follow the same rules, with the only difference being the number of races that count for the title. In Series without World Championships or Paralympic Games it will be the best four of seven races to score. In years with either of those events, it will be the best five of eight races to score.
In Series XI, AbbottWMM added a new charity program.
At each AbbottWMM race during the Series, the men’s and women’s open and wheelchair champions will work with race organizers to choose a charity to receive $10,000 in their name, on behalf of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. This allows the AbbottWMM to donate a total of $280,000 to different charities during the year.
The top three women and men in the open and wheelchair divisions will be awarded prize money as follows:
| Place | Men | Women | Wheelchair Men | Wheelchair Women | Charity Program | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | $250,000 | $250,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $280,000 | |
| 2nd | $50,000 | $50,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| 3rd | $25,000 | $25,000 | $10,000 | $10,000 | ||
| Total | $325,000 | $325,000 | $85,000 | $85,000 | $280,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Place | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 1st: $250,000 | 2nd: $50,000 | 3rd: $25,000 | Total: $325,000 |
| Women | 1st: $250,000 | 2nd: $50,000 | 3rd: $25,000 | Total: $325,000 |
| Wheelchair Men | 1st: $50,000 | 2nd: $25,000 | 3rd: $10,000 | Total: $85,000 |
| Wheelchair Women | 1st: $50,000 | 2nd: $25,000 | 3rd: $10,000 | Total: $85,000 |
| Charity Program | 1st: $280,000 | 計: $280,000 |
More details on the AbbottWMM series can be found below:
https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/
About the Six Star Finisher
To have completed each of the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) races is not only a special
accomplishment for elite runners, but for runners of all abilities from around the world. We are proud to
honor the runners who have accomplished this impressive feat. If you have completed the Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York City and the Tokyo Marathons, you, can obtain a personalized AbbottWMM Six Star Finisher
Certificate with a listing of their finish times from each race, signed by the race directors.
In addition to honoring of being a Six Star Finisher with the Six Star Finisher Certificate, a Six Star
Finisher Medal will also be awarded.
You can apply for the Six Star Finisher Certificate and Medal through the AbbottWMM office.
Please apply here.
Six Star Finisher Certificate
Six Star Finisher Medal
If you have already received a Six Star Finisher Certificate before the Tokyo Marathon 2016 and would like to receive a Finisher Medal, you will need to apply separately.
Please send an email with your name and address to the AbbottWMM office (stars@wmmajors.com). (*If your name has changed since receiving your Six Star Finisher Certificate, please contact the AbbottWMM office.)
