東京マラソン2026

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Diversity Initiatives

Diversity Initiatives

As a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation is committed to promoting DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) and aims to be the most inclusive race in the world. With that in mind, we have given special consideration to the LGBTQ+ community, as well as people with disabilities. At the Tokyo Marathon 2026, we will be adding the non-binary option to gender selection, and trialing the introduction of Duo Teams, so that anyone can take on the challenge in their own way.

Addition of non-binary

As society as a whole works to create an environment that accepts diversity, a non-binary option added to the gender category, starting at the Tokyo Marathon 2025, which has already been introduced in other AbbottWMM races. Participant lists and records will display "male," "female," or "non-binary.

Trial implementation of the Duo Team program

We will be announcing the trial implementation of the Duo Team in the general entry category, with the aim of providing an opportunity for people with conditions that make it difficult for them to run on their own to take on the challenge of a marathon. Start time is planned at 9:05 a.m. alongside the wheelchair race group.

Universal Changing rooms and Universal restrooms (Location：start, 10.7km finish and finish area)

We are working with Pride House Tokyo to improve our own operational know-how for operating events in a way that accommodates all sexualities.*Tokyo Marathon foundation has also signed an agreement with Pride House Tokyo to promote diversity in sporting events. (2019)

Universal Design (UD) for communications

On the day of the race, "SoundUD" ,which can display announcements in multiple languages, will be used.In addition, to accommodate communication in various situations, such as between people with hearing and visual impairments and in multiple languages, we recommend the use of the "UD Talk" app for volunteer activities.