General Information

Tokyo Marathon 2027
also serves as:
- Marathon Grand Championship Series 2026-27
- Selection race for the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2027
- Selection race for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games
- Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XⅨ

Tokyo Marathon Foundation

JAAF (Japan Association of Athletics Federations); Tokyo Metropolitan Government;
The Yomiuri Shimbun; Nippon Television Network Corporation; Fuji Television Network, Inc.; 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; Ouji Seiyaku Co., Ltd.; ASICS Japan Corp.;
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL; SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION;
The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited; McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.; realbuzz;
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.; Kokumin Kyosai co-op (National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives);
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.; Kao Corporation; Earth Corporation; Porsche Japan K.K.;
VENEX Co., Ltd.; NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION; KOYOU RENTIA Co., Ltd.; Fanplus, Inc.;
Shimizu Octo, Inc.; SAGAWA EXPRESS CO., LTD.; TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.;
Hibino Corporation; Photocreate Co., Ltd; ASUENE Inc.;

Nippon Television Network Corporation

Marathon (Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon)

Sunday, March 7, 2027

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.)

* An official 40 km record will also be recognized. However, only finishers who are registered athletes with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) are eligible

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 Platinum Label.
   Doping controls and post-race shoe inspections will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of World Athletics.
2. (2) World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations and the competition rules of the Tokyo Marathon apply to Para Athletes.
   Doping control will be conducted in accordance with World Para Athletics Anti-Doping Regulations.

1. Marathon: 7 hours(Start: 9:10 a.m. / Finish: 4:10 p.m.)
   Wheelchair Marathon: 2 hours 30 minutes(Start: 9:05 a.m. / Finish: 11:35 a.m.)
2. * The official time will be measured from the starting gun.
3. * There are some Cut-off points for traffic control, security, and race operations.
   Participants who fail to reach a cut-off point by the designated time, or who fall significantly behind the race pace at any point on the course, may be required to discontinue the race.

Those who are 19 years of age or older as of the event date (March 7, 2027), having been born on or before March 7, 2008, who meet the following eligibility requirements and are 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) General
   Those who is capable of completing the race within 6 hours and 30 minutes. (Male, Female and Non-binary)

2. (2) People with disabilities
   Those who is capable of completing the race within 6 hours and 30 minutes. (Male, Female and Non-binary)

   * Those who are unable to run independently due to disabilities are allowed to run with one guide runner. (Guide animals are not permitted.)

3. (3) People with disabilities (Wheelchair)
   Wheelchair user is capable of completing the race within 2 hours and 30 minutes using a racing wheelchair. (Male, Female and Non-binary)
4. (4) Duo Team
   A two-person team consisting of a Rider and a Pusher, capable of completing the race within 6 hours and 30 minutes, in which the Rider uses a specialized buggy that has been safely customized for running. (Male, Female and Non-binary)
5. (5) Semi-Elite
   Athlete who meets the requirements set forth by the "RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2027". (Male, Female)
6. (6) Elite
   ・Athlete, registered with the JAAF in fiscal 2026 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)
7. (7) Para Athlete
   
   • ・Athletes who are registered with a para athletics organization affiliated with the Japan Para Sports Association for the 2026 fiscal year,
     hold a valid sport class as of race day, and meets the special requirements set forth by the organizer. (Male, Female)
   • ・Invited Athletes: National and international runners nominated by the organizer and/or a para athletics organization affiliated with the Japan Para Sports Association.

   Eligible Classes:

   1. ① Visually Impaired: T11/T12; Wheelchair: T53/T54
   2. ② All other classes recognized under the classification system of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).

* For the Wheelchair Division, a racing wheelchair refers to a wheelchair that complies with the specifications set forth in the latest World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations applicable on race day.

40,000

1. Domestic Participants: JPY 19,800 , International Participants: USD 230
2. * An entry fee, handling fee and tax included.

Register online

• Registration will open on July 31, 2026 (Fri.)
• * The registration period is defferent depending on the entry category.
• * Selection will be made by random drawing if the entry exceeds the field size.
• * Donation and Charity Runner entry open from June 24, 2026 (Wed.).

1. (1) Elite : The top three Men and Women
2. (2) Para Athlete : The top three Men and Women(Award-eligible classes: Visually Impaired (T11/T12) and Wheelchair (T53/T54).)
3. (3) RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2027 "Wild Card Award": Semi-Elite top three Men and Women
4. (4) Next Generation Athlete Award 2027: the top Men and Women belonging to The Inter-University Athletics Union of Japan.

1. (1) Date & Time
   March 4 (Thu.) and March 5 (Fri.), 2027
   Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
   March 6 (Sat.), 2027
   Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
   * All hours are based on JST.
   * Runners must come 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
   March 4 (Thu.) and March 5 (Fri.), 2027
   Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Visitors must enter before 8:30 p.m.)
   March 6 (Sat.), 2027
   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) This outlined information is set forth for the Tokyo Marathon 2027.