Tokyo Marathon 2026 Key Visual

Design Concept

Run. Tokyo. Own. "The Day We Unite."

As the 20th edition of the Tokyo Marathon approaches in 2027,
we thought about a new interpretation of "The Day We Unite." — one that looks a little bit into the future.

Everyone who has taken part in the Tokyo Marathon has united as one, helping shape the event into what it is today.
Our vision is to make this marathon truly unique—an epoch-making event on the world stage.
We believe that this can be achieved when everyone who takes part in the race allows themselves to be free.

One — as in “coming together as one.”
One — as in “each individual person.”
We made this "oneness" our message, We’ve drawn inspiration from the Japanese character for “one” (一),
a single horizontal stroke — and the faint white lane markings of Tokyo's streets.

The trajectories of runners' hard work, as they train each day.
The energy of running.
The air that fills the city of Tokyo.

We combined these concepts into this symbol, representing the transition from when the runners wait behind the start line,
anxiously anticipating the start of the race, to when they all run forward as one.
This white line design reflects the Tokyo Marathon’s unwavering commitment to changing the future of marathon running — starting with The Day We Unite.

*This visual concept video will launch in late July.