Tokyo Marathon 2026
also serves as:
- Marathon Grand Championship Series 2025-26
- Selection Trials for the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026
- Japanese Olympic Trial for Olympic Games 2028
- Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XVIII

Tokyo Marathon Foundation

JAAF (Japan Association of Athletics Federations); Tokyo Metropolitan Government;
The Yomiuri Shimbun; Nippon Television Network Corporation; Sankei Shimbun Co., Ltd.; The Tokyo Shimbun.

Tokyo Athletics Association

Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled; Kanto Para Athletics.

JAPAN SPORTS AGENCY; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism;
Metropolitan Tokyo Mayors' Council;
Japan Sports Association; Japanese Olympic Committee; Japanese Para Sports Association; Japan Para Athletics;
Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation); KEIZAI DOYUKAI (Japan Association of Corporate Executives);
The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Tokyo Medical Association;
Tokyo Disaster Prevention & Emergency Medical Service Association;
Tokyo Private Ambulance Call Center Registered Companies Liaison Council; TOKYO NURSING ASSOCIATION;
Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau; Tokyo Federation of Neighborhood Associations;
Tokyo Federation of Shopping Center Promotion Associations & Tokyo Federation of Shopping Centers;
Tokyo Sports Association; Community Sport Leaders Tokyo; Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd; The Hochi Shimbun;
Radio Nippon Co., Ltd.; Sankei Sports; Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc.; The Tokyo Chunichi Sports.

Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.

STARTS CORPORATION INC.; Mastercard; ASICS Japan Corp.; Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.;
KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL; SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION; The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited;
McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.; Mizuho Bank, Ltd.;
Kokumin Kyosai co-op (National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives);
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.; Kao Corporation; BATHCLIN CORPORATION; Porsche Japan K.K.;
realbuzz; NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION; KOYOU RENTIA Co., Ltd.; Fanplus, Inc.; Shimizu Octo, Inc.;
SAGAWA EXPRESS CO., LTD.; TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP CO., LTD.; Rokko Butter, Co., Ltd.;
Hibino Corporation; Photocreate Co., Ltd;

Nippon Television Network Corporation

(1) Marathon (Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon)
(2) 10.7km Race (Junior & Youth, Visually Impaired, Intellectually Impaired, Organ Transplant and Wheelchair)

Sunday, March 1, 2026

(1) Marathon:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - Suidobashi - Ueno-hirokoji - Kanda - Nihombashi -
Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate - Ryogoku - Monzen-nakacho - Ginza - Tamachi - Hibiya -
Tokyo Station/Gyoko-dori Ave.
(This course is certified by the JAAF, AIMS and World Athletics.)

(2) 10.7km Race:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - Suidobashi - Kanda - Nihombashi
(Results are considered unofficial.)

1. (1) The races will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the World Athletics, JAAF and the Race Organizer.
   World Athletics Road Race Label Regulations also applies to the Tokyo Marathon, which has been certified by the World Athletics as a Elite Platinum Label.
   Doping control will be conducted abiding to World Athletics Anti-Doping Regulations.
2. (2) World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations and the competition rules of the Tokyo Marathon applies to the wheelchair marathon.
   Doping control will be conducted abiding to World Para Athletics Anti-Doping Regulations.

• (1) Marathon:
  Marathon: 7 hours (9:10 a.m - Start, 4:10 p.m. - Finish)
  Wheelchair: 2 hours and 10 minutes (9:05 a.m. - Start, 11:15 a.m. - Finish)
• (2) 10.7km Race:
  10.7km: 2 hours (9:10 a.m. - Start, 11:10 a.m. - Finish)
  Wheelchair: 40 minutes (9:05 a.m. - Start, 9:45 a.m. - Finish)
• * The starting time of the competition is based on the starting time of the gun.
• * A Cut-off Times will be set for the purpose of traffic, security, and competition management.
• * Runners who lag excessively behind the cut-off time pace may be asked to leave the course at anytime.

Those who fulfill the following conditions, and whose participation is approved by the organizer:
* Includes those who have transferred or been granted the right through events conducted by the organizer for the Tokyo Marathon.

1. (1) Marathon: Over 19 years of age on the race day
   
   1. 1-1) General
      • - Runner who is capable of finishing the race within 6 hours and 30 minutes. (Male, Female and Non-binary)
   2. 1-2) Semi-Elite
      • - Athlete who meets the requirements set forth by the "RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2026". (Male,Female)
   3. 1-3) Elite
      • - Athlete, registered with the JAAF in fiscal 2025 who meets the special requirements set forth by the organizer. (Male,Female)
      • - Invited Athletes: National and international runners nominated by the organizer and/or the JAAF. (Male,Female)
   4. 1-4) Wheelchair
      • - Wheelchair user who is capable of finishing the race within 2 hours and 10 minutes using a racing wheelchair. (Male, Female and Non-binary)
   5. 1-5) Elite Wheelchair
      • - Athlete who registered with the JPA in fiscal 2025, and the IPC in fiscal 2026 and meets the following requirements. (Male,Female)
        Athlete who is in the sport classes T53 - 54 of World Para Athletics Classification and has Class Status R or C.
        Athlete who has the following record in the tournament of the World Para Athletics certified races:
        1 hour and 50 minutes or under (Male).
        2 hours or under (Female).
      • - Invited Athlete: National and international athlete nominated by the organizer and/or the JPA. (Male,Female)
2. (2) 10.7km Race: Over 16 years of age on the race day
   
   1. 2-1) Junior & Youth
      • - Runner between 16 and 18 years of age on the race day, is eligible to finish the race within 1 hour 45 minutes. (Male, Female and Non-binary)
        (Runner who is born between March 2, 2007 and March 1, 2010 is eligible).
      • * This include those who are selected separately by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government under the projects related to the Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery support.
   2. 2-2) Visually Impaired
      • - Runner aged 16 and above on the race day, is capable of finishing the race within 1 hour 45 minutes. (Male, Female and Non-binary)
   3. 2-3) Intellectually Impaired
      • - Runner aged 16 and above on the race day, is capable of finishing the race within 1 hour 45 minutes. (Male, Female and Non-binary)
   4. 2-4) Organ Transplant
      • - Runner aged 16 and above on the race day, is capable of finishing the race within 1 hour 45 minutes. (Male, Female and Non-binary)
   5. 2-5) Wheelchair
      • - Wheelchair user aged 16 and above on the race day,is capable of finishing the race in 40 minutes using a racing wheelchair. (Male, Female and Non-binary)

   * Racing wheelchair requirements are specified in the latest "Rules and Regulations" applicable to the event day set forth by the World Para Athletics.

39,000 (Marathon: 38,500 ; 10.7km Race: 500)

1. (1) Marathon: Japan residents - 19,800 JPY (from overseas - 230 USD)
2. (2) 10.7km Race: Japan residents - 5,600 JPY (from overseas - 60 USD)
3. * An entry fee, handling fee and tax included.

Register online

1. Registration will open on August 1, 2025 (Fri.)

   • * The registration period is different depending on the eligibility group.
   • * Selection will be made by random drawing if the entry exceeds the field size.
   • * Donation and Charity Runner applications open from June 24, 2025 (Tue.).

1. (1) Marathon
2. 　1-1) Overall: the top three Men and Women
3. 　1-2) Wheelchair: the top three Men and Women
4. 　1-3) RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2026 "Wild Card Award": Semi-Elite top three Men and Women
5. 　1-4) Next Generation Athlete Award 2026: the top Men and Women belonging to The Inter-University Athletics Union of Japan.
6. (2) 10.7km Race
7. 　2-1) Junior & Youth, Visually Impaired, Intellectually Impaired, Organ Transplant and Wheelchair: the top three Men and Women from each category

1. (1) Date & Time (provisional)
   • February 26 (Thu.) and February 27 (Fri.), 2026　
     Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
   • February 28 (Sat.), 2026　　　　　　　　　　　
     Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
   • * All hours are based on JST.
   • * Runners must conduct Packet Pick-up in person during the period.
   • * Packet pick-up is not available on the race day.
2. (2) Location
   • Tokyo Big Sight South Exhibition Halls: 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan

1. (1) Date & Time (provisional)
   • February 26 (Thu.) and February 27 (Fri.), 2026　
     Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Visitors must enter before 8:30 p.m.)
   • February 28 (Sat.), 2026　　　　　　　　　　　
     Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Visitors must enter before 5:30 p.m.)
2. (2) Location
   • Tokyo Big Sight South Exhibition Halls: 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan

1. (1) The event is subject to cancellation if a cancellation request is received from respective authorities and agencies.
2. (2) The event is subject to cancel due to natural disaster or in a situation in which delivering a safe event is difficult.

1. (1) Refunds of event fees will be specified in the Entry Regulation.
2. (2) This event shall adhere to all national laws and regulations.
3. (3) Duo Team participation is going to be implemented on a trial basis in the race.
4. (4) This outlined information is set forth for the Tokyo Marathon 2026.