TOKYO MARATHON 2026 OFFICIAL PROGRAM GUIDEBOOK
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President and Representative Director Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.Click here for the Race concept The Day We Unite.Chairman / CEO Tokyo Marathon FoundationRun. Tokyo. Own. —. Creating a truly one-of-a-kind marathonfor every individual."Let's race through Tokyo!"Tokyo Metro will be supporting theTokyo Marathon again this year.KOSAKA, Akihiro05HAYANO, TadaakiThe 19th Tokyo Marathon will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026.Under the event concept “The Day We Unite,” the Tokyo Marathon has continued to grow, with the support of runners, volunteers, spectators, and our official partners.This year’s marathon places an even stronger focus on the individual. We aim to create an event where everyone involved can reflect on themselves and experience personal growth.“One” represents both coming together as a collective, and each irreplaceable individual.This idea is at the heart of our message: “Run. Tokyo. Own. —.”At the Tokyo Marathon Foundation, the organizer of this event, our mission is to “Change the future, through the joy of running.”Through the Tokyo Marathon and our many related initiatives, we are committed to creating a better environment centered on running and sport.As a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, Tokyo Marathon 2026 respects the diversity and identity of every participant and strives to be the most open and inclusive marathon in the world.In addition, as part of our commitment to sustainability through sport, we will further promote environmentally responsible event operations. These efforts include waste reduction, recycling initiatives, and measures to visualize and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Looking ahead, Tokyo Marathon 2027 will mark the milestone 20th edition of the event.With our three guiding pillars—“the world’s safest and most secure race,”“the world’s most exciting race,” and “the world’s warmest and most welcoming race”— we will continue to take on new challenges so that Marathon Day truly becomes “The Day We Unite,” weaving stories of inspiration that resonate from Tokyo to the world.We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations for Tokyo Marathon 2026 being held in spectacular fashion. Tokyo Metro has been supporting the Tokyo Marathon as a Premier Partner since the first competition in 2007.The Tokyo Marathon, a race that attracts attention from all over the world and features a main course that runs along our subway lines, is now in its 19th year. This race also serves as the selection competition for the Japanese Olympic Trial for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games and we anticipate it will be an event drawing even greater attention.The Tokyo Marathon 2026 will e held under the theme "The Day We Unite," bringing together runners from Japan and abroad, volunteers and local community members who support the event, as well as spectators cheering on the runners. We are confident that this will be a great opportunity for runners and many others to experience the charm of the city of Tokyo through the sights of Tokyo in the early spring, united by the enthusiasm of all attendees.Under the Tokyo Metro Group's mission of “Keeping Tokyo on the Move,” we strive to be the preferred choice for all stakeholders. Beyond our core transportation business, we aim to contribute to the vibrant daily lives of every individual who gathers in Tokyo through the development of our “Urban Design and Lifestyle Creation Business,” which enhances the city's appeal.As a supporting member, on the day of the event our employees will be positioned at each station along the course in accordance with the scale of the event, and we will also offer other forms of support such as Tokyo Metro Group employee participating as volunteers, taking appropriate measures as we greet the people who gather in Tokyo so everyone involved can experience the event with peace of mind.We will continue to contribute to the development of Tokyo and the communities along our routes, for the realization of a prosperous society through sports, education, and culture, including the Tokyo Marathon, in order to continue "Keeping Tokyo on the Move."In closing, I would like to express my respect for the dedicated efforts of all those involved in making this magnificent event possible. I sincerely wish for Tokyo Marathon 2026 to be a success.

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