Runners

Important information for Tokyo Marathon 2024 runners and volunteers can be found here.

*The information is current as of June 21, 2023.

Tokyo Marathon 2024 Entry Information

Race Name

Tokyo Marathon 2024
also serves as:
- Japan Marathon Championship Series
- Marathon Grand Championship Final Challenge
- Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XVI

Organizer

Tokyo Marathon Foundation

Co-organizers

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.

Managing Organization

Tokyo Athletics Association

Operation Supporter

Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled; Kanto Para Athletics.

Supporting
Organizations
(provisional)

JAPAN SPORTS AGENCY; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism;
Japan Tourism Agency; 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;
The Hochi Shimbun; Radio Nippon Co., Ltd.; Sankei Sports; Yukan Fuji; Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc.; The Tokyo Chunichi Sports.

Presenting Partner

Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.

Official Partners

STARTS CORPORATION INC.; IFING Co., Ltd.; ASICS Japan Corp.; Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.;
KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL; SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION; The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited;
Toray Industries, Inc.; 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; TOPPAN INC.;
Daiwa Securities Group; NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION; KOYOU RENTIA Co., Ltd.;
Fanplus, Inc.; Shimizu Octo, Inc.; Photocreate Co., Ltd.

Broadcaster

Nippon Television Network Corporation

Events

1) Marathon (Men, Women, Wheelchair Men, Wheelchair Women).
2) 10.7km Race (Men and Women for Junior & Youth, Visually Impaired, Intellectually Challenged, Transplant and Wheelchair).

Date

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Course

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. Finishing place is determined by net time.)

Competition Rules

  1. 1) The races will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the World Athletics, JAAF and the Race Organizer.
  2. 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.
  3. 2) World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations and the competition rules of the Tokyo Marathon applies to the wheelchair marathon.
  4. Doping control is conducted under World Para Athletics Anti-Doping Regulations.

Cut-off Times & Start Times

Cut-off Times:
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 Race: 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)

* Runners who fail to pass through the checkpoint before the cut-off time will be removed from the race.
* Runners who lag excessively behind the cut-off time pace may be stopped to leave the course at anytime.
* Below are the times of the cut-off times and location (provisional).
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Eligibility

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

  1. 1) Marathon: Over 19 years of age on the day of the event (Field size: 37,500)
    1. 1-1) General participants
      •  - Runners who are capable of completing the race within 6 hours and 30 minutes.
      •  * Includes runners from "RUN as ONE-Tokyo Marathon 2024 (general)".
      •  * Runners with disabilities who find it difficult to run without support should run with a guide runner (guide/support animals are not allowed).
    2. 1-2) Semi-Elite
      •  - Athletes who meet the criteria set forth in the RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2024 "Semi-Elite" program.
      •  * Runners with disabilities who find it difficult to run without support should run with a guide runner (guide/support animals are not allowed).
    3. 1-3) Elite ※Applications will commence in December.
      •  - Athletes, registered with the JAAF in fiscal 2023 who satisfy the special requirements set forth by the JAAF.
      •  - Invited Athletes: domestic and international runners nominated by the organizer and/or the JAAF.
    4. 1-4) Wheelchair (General participants)
      •  - Participants capable of completing the race within 2 hours and 10 minutes using a racing wheelchair.
      •  - Participant who has proof of disabilities.
    5. 1-5) Wheelchair Elite ※Applications will commence in December.
      •  - Athletes who have the following record in the tournament of the World Para Athletics certified races while registered with the JPA in 2024, and anticipated registration with IPC in 2023 who have T53 or T54 class of World Para Athletics Classification and has Class Status R or C with time record of:
         1 hour and 50 minutes or under (Men).
         2 hours or under (Women).
      •  - Invited Athletes:National and international athletes nominated by the organizer and/or JPA.
  2. 2) 10.7km Race: Over 19 years of age on the day of the event (Field size: 500)
    1. 2-1) Junior & Youth
      •  - Runners between 16 to 18 years of age on the race day (runners born between March 4, 2005 and March 3, 2008 are eligible).
      •  - Runners who can complete the course within 1 hours and 45 minutes.
      •  * Age restrictions do not apply to entrants who have deferred their entry to this event.
      •  * Including those runners 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 who can complete the course within 1 hour and 45 minutes.
      •  - Runner who has proof of disabilities.
      •  * Runner who find it difficult to run without support is allowed to run with a guide runner. (Guide/support animals are not allowed.)
    3. 2-3) Intellectually Impaired
      •  - Runner who can complete the course within 1 hour and 45 minutes.
      •  - Runner who has proof of disabilities.
      •  * Runner who find it difficult to run without support is allowed to run with a guide runner. (Guide/support animals are not allowed.)
    4. 2-4) Transplant
      •  - Runner who can complete the course within 1 hour and 45 minutes.
      •  - Runner who has proof of disabilities or medical certificate, etc. to prove to be a transplant.
      •  * Only organ transplant and bone marrow transplant are acceptable for the Transplant category.
    5. 2-5) Wheelchair users
      •  - Participant who can complete the race within 40 minutes using a racing wheelchair.
      •  - Participant who has proof of disabilities.
* Racing wheelchair requirements are specified in the latest "Rules and Regulations" set forth by the World Para Athletics.

Field Size

38,000 (Marathon: 37,500 runners; 10.7km Race: 500 runners)

Event Fee

  1. 1) Marathon: Japan residents - 16,500 JPY (from overseas - 160 USD)
  2. 2) 10.7km Race: Japan residents - 5,600 JPY (from overseas - 60 USD)
* Entry, handling and tax included.
* Payment only available by credit card or by a specified online financial service.
* From this race, payment by overseas runners will be made in US dollars.
* A bag-checking service will be available for a fee (10 USD, incl. tax). This fee can be added to the entry fee on request.
* All finishers will receive a finisher robe and a finisher medal.
Entry Procedure

  1. 1) How to Apply:
    Apply through our official website either by a computer or a smartphone:
    https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/
  2. 2) Application period:
    • 2-1) ONE TOKYO Premium Member Entry (Marathon only)
    •  - From 11:00 a.m. on August 1 until 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2023 (JST).
    •  - Eligible only for ONE TOKYO Premium Member, and will be chosen by random drawing once the entry exceeds the field size (3,000).
    •  - Those who are not selected will be eligible for the general entry draw.
    • 2-2) General Entry
    •  - From 11:00 a.m. on August 14 until 5:00 p.m. on August 25, 2023 (JST).
    •  - If the number of applicants exceeds the field size, a draw will be held for applicants in the following order.
    •  * ONE TOKYO Premium Member who is a Tokyo resident will automatically be enrolled in the drawing pool of the Tokyo Residency Entry.
    •  1. ONE TOKYO three consecutive unsuccessful member challenge (Field size: 3,800 runners) (Marathon only)
    •   * Applied as the ONE TOKYO Member and failed to selected to the Tokyo Marathon 2020, 2021 and 2023 all three consecutive races.
    •  2. Tokyo resident selection (Field size 1,000 runners) (Marathon only)
    •   * The Tokyo residents entry accept those who applied through Japanese website only.
    •  3. General entry draw
    •   * Includes runners who applied for the semi-elite category but were not selected.
    • 2-3) Charity runners (Marathon only)
    •  - Those who have applied to donate more than the amount specified by the respective charity organizations and wish to run as a Charity Runner.(Field Size: 5,000)
    •  * Those who have applied to be a Charity Runner cannot register through any other entry categories.
    •  - Application Period: From 11:00 a.m. on June 26 until 5:00 p.m. on July 13, 2023 (JST).
    •  - Charity Runner Entry Registration Period: From 11:00 a.m. on August 1 until 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2023 (JST).
    • 2-4) RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2024 (Semi-Elite)
    •  - From 11:00 a.m. on August 1 until 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2023 (JST).
    •  - Those who achieve the qualifying times can enter through this category (Field size:280 runners).
    •  - (Japan) In order to confirm the official record, semi-elite runners must apply through JAAF during the entry period.
    •  - (Overseas) Applicants must provide proof of their participation credentials at the time of application.
    •  * See below for information on semi-elites.
      https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/participants/run-as-one/
  3. 3) Selection of applicants:
  4.  - Once the entry exceeds the field size, the entry will be chosen by random drawing (ONE TOKYO Premium Member Entry, Tokyo Resident Entry, and the General Entry).
  5.  - The selection result will be announced through "My Entry"*.
  6.  * For more information regarding My Entry, please refer to http://onetokyo.org/guide?lang=en
  7. 4) Payment:
  8.  All entrants, including the Tokyo Marathon deferred entry, must pay the event fee and other required amount before the deadline.
  9.  The entry will be void if payment is not received by the deadline.
  10.  * Payment only available by credit card or by a specified online financial service.
  11.  * Receipt will not be issued; should you require a receipt of the payment, please refer to the belonging credit card company.
  12. 5) Other:
  13.  - If the spot open after the selection, the additional draw will be conducted for "ONE TOKYO Premium Members" as of October 31,2023.
  14.  - Separate application will be necessary for a guide runner.

Record

  1. 1) Marathon
  2.  1-1) Elite, Wheelchair Elite, Semi-elite will start at the gun time and the record will be based on gun (gross) time.
  3.  1-2) Records of the other entrants will be based on net time; the time recorded from the start of the starting line.
  4. 2) 10.7km Race
  5.  2-1) 10.7km and Wheelchair 10.7km will all be based on net time.

Award

  1. 1) Marathon
  2.  1-1) Overall: the top three male and female finishers
  3.  1-2) Wheelchair race: the top three male and female finishers.
  4.  1-3) RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2024 "Wild Card Award": the top three men and female finishers in the semi-elite division.
  5.  1-4) Next Generation Athlete Award 2024: the top male and female runner belonging to The Inter-University Athletics Union of Japan.
  6.  * All awards for the above category are based on gun (gross) time.
  7. 2) 10.7km Race
  8.  2-1) Junior & Youth, Wheelchair, Visually Impaired, Intellectually Challenged, Transplant: the top three male and female from each category .
  9.   * Placings will be determined by the net time (a time from when each participant crosses the start line).
  10.   * Participant starting from a unassigned starting groups will not be subject to receive award.

Prize

For both the marathon, and wheelchair marathon races, the prize money accordingly to the results will be awarded in accordance with separate rules.

Packet Pick-up

  1. 1) Date & Time (provisional)
    • February 29 (Thu) and March 1 (Fri), 2024   Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    • March 2 (Sat), 2024              Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  2. 2) Location
    • Tokyo Big Sight South Exhibition Halls: 3-11-1 Ariake, Koto, Tokyo, Japan
  3. * Packet Pick-up for wheelchair participant will be different; we will provide further information separately.
  4. * There will be no registration or packet pick-up on the race day (Sunday, March 3).
  5. * There will be photo-ID check at Packet Pick-up (must be in person; proxy is not allowed).
  6. * Packet Pick-up will not be allowed without valid photo-ID check. No exceptions.
EXPO

  1. 1) Date & Time (provisional)
    • February 29 (Thu) and March 1 (Fri), 2024   Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Visitors must enter before 8:30 p.m.)
    • March 2 (Sat), 2024              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
Event Cancelation Guideline

  1. 1) Event Cancellation Guideline
    • 1-1. The event is subject to cancellation if a cancellation request is received from respective authorities and agencies.
    • 1-2. The event is subject to cancel due to natural disaster or in a situation in which delivering a safe event is difficult.
For Inquiries

Tokyo Marathon 2024 Entry Desk
E-mail: tm-entrydesk@or.knt.co.jp
Office hours: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. JST (Excluding Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays)

Others

  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) All participants must agree and abide to all regulations.
  4. 4) Please participate in the event fully prepared.
  5. 5) This outlined information is set forth for the Tokyo Marathon 2024.


Event Regulations

The regulations with which the Tokyo Marathon 2024 applicants and participating runners must comply are established in the Event Regulations.

  • 1. This event will be carried out while abiding to all domestic laws and regulations.
  • 2. In addition to the Event Regulations, the event will adhere to the all other rules and regulations set forth by the event organizer.
  • 3. Except in the event of intentional or gross negligence, the organizer shall not be held in any way responsible for any of the following.
    • (1) Illness, an epidemic and/or accidents (except emergency treatment).
    • (2) Loss and/or damage of personal property.
    • (3) Late arrival to the race due to trouble with public transportation and/or poor road conditions.
  • 4. In order to execute safe event, the event organizer will enforce traffic control in the vicinity of the event.
  • 5. Runners are required to follow the instructions of the event organizer. Otherwise, will be disqualified from the participation in the event.
  • 6. The course is certified by the JAAF, AIMS and World Athletics. We will not accept any claims against the course measurement or the distance based on personal devices, such as, GPS tracking device. Also, you may be disqualified for missing timing mat record and/or if short-cut is discovered.
  • 7. Depending on external condition and influence, the timing may be affected. Note that there may be missing records due to environmental influence, and they are by no means 100% guaranteed that they will record all times.
  • 8. The race will feature gates with closing times for traffic, security, and race operation reasons. Runners who fail to pass through the gates by their designated closing time will be asked to stop the race. In addition, runners who are exceedingly late to other checkpoints may also be asked to stop the race at the discretion of the judges.
    * Please see the RUNNER HANDBOOK for times and locations of gates.
  • 9. The organizers reserve the right to publish and control the images, photographs, articles, records, location information, runners' names, ages, and addresses (country, prefecture, or ward) that include the runners' appearance during the race on TV, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, etc.
    The organizer may provide such information to the Tokyo Marathon 2024 co-sponsors, managing organization, operation support, supporting organizations, official Partners, as well as to various media for the purpose of compiling record rankings, etc., and the runners hereby consent to such use.
  • 10. The event organizer, in recognition of the importance of protecting personal data, abides to all laws and ordinances concerning the protection of personal data, and adheres to the event organizer's privacy policy when handling personal data.
  • 11. Medical first aid services provided at the Tokyo Marathon will be as follows.
    • 11-1) Medical stations will be open only during the period when each medical station is open.
      * Start medical station will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (provisional)
      * Medical stations on the course will be open from the time the first runner passes until approximately 15 minutes after the last runner passes.
      * Opening hours are provisional and subject to change. The closing time may also change depending on usage.
    • 11-2) The scope of medical care at the medical station in the finish area is limited to the general regulation area and runners along the runner flow line designated by the organizer.
      * General regulation areas and runner traffic lines will be published in the Runner Handbook.
    • 11-3) The organizer will take appropriate measures to deal with injuries and illnesses during the event to the extent possible on site.
    • 11-4) If necessary, the patient will be transported to a hospital by ambulance or rescue vehicle. (Medical fees at the hospital will be borne by the patient.)
      Please note that if the patient refuses to be transported to a hospital, we may ask for the patient's consent in writing as a record of the patient's "refusal to be transported based on the patient's own will".
    • 11-5) Compensation may be paid for injuries or illnesses that occur while participating in the event.
      * A medical certificate (original) from a doctor will be required. Please note that this is not an insurance to cover medical expenses (treatment expenses).
    • 11-6) If the patient is transported to a hospital, we will be requesting the hospital to provide information on medical records.
    • 11-7) During first aid responses, lifesaving activities will be given the highest priority and may be handled by the opposite sex. (Such as use of AED, chest compressions, and treatment at first aid stations.)

Handling of Personal Information

Please refer to our Privacy Policy regarding the handling of personal data: https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/privacy/


Race Regulations

The event organizer will not permit the participation in the event who is in violation of the event regulations, laws/regulations, or public order and morals, as well as the prohibitions specified in the following examples 1 through 12.
If any of these are applicable to the participant, the event organizer will not allow the participant to join the race or prevent the participant from continuing the race, even after the start of the event. Any objection against its judgement will not be accepted.

  • 1. Dressed in clothing or wearing a gear that may be dangerous, hurtful or cause other runners to fall; and/or running with the whole part of the face covered.
  • 2. Dressed inappropriately for a sports event or in clothing that is unpleasant to other participants or spectators.
  • 3. Clothing for the purpose of political or religious assertions or propaganda, as well as advertising.
  • 4. Clothing for the purpose of promoting or advertising an individual name, a specific region or an organization that the event organizer does not acknowledge.
  • 5. Use of articles that could cause other participants to mistakenly recognize as a starting signal and cause confusion to the race management, or use of a devices with strong sound volume that may disturb others.
  • 6. Acts that causes a delay to the start of the event, such as, dancing, performance, playing instruments, standing near the start or finish lines, or in the streets along the course.
  • 7. Soliciting monetary contributions, signatures, etc.
  • 8. Preventing pedestrians from crossing the course or obstructing the passage of emergency vehicles at certain points, when and where they are allowed to do so.
  • 9. Obstructing the race by failing to follow the instructions by the race officials and referees.
  • 10. Bringing a guide runner not approved by the event organizer. Also, guide/support animal is not allowed.
  • 11. Changing clothes in undesignated locations and/or urinating or defecating at places other than toilet facilities.
  • 12. Occurrence of affair other than those listed in numbers 1 through 11 that the event organizer determine inappropriate for the event.

Entry Regulations

Applicants who cannot observe the below regulations and all other regulations/rules set forth by the event organizer will be rejected in the entrant selection (or disqualified even after the entry fee payment/race participation), and no refund will be made. Moreover, applicants will never be allowed to participate in our future races.

  • 1. Upon the completion of the entry, the "My Entry" page will be created automatically. Entry status, entry result, event fee payment, and issuance of Runner Handbook and Finisher Certificate will be available on the "My Entry". Note, the "My Entry" page created for this event is scheduled to be deleted in late May 2024.
  • 2. A duplicate application for the race entry by the same applicant is prohibited. Also duplicate entry for the ONE TOKYO Premium Member Entry and the General Entry is not allowed. If duplicate entry is discovered, the entry will be voided and the paid event fee will not be refunded.
  • 3. False name, date of birth, sex, nationality, residing address, and race records are strictly prohibited. Please carefully check your registered information for they are not allowed to be changed or canceled after submission, excluding the items that can be modified on the "My Entry".
  • 4. The organizer will not be held responsible for any late entry due to error caused by certain PCs, browsers, operating systems and/or poor Internet connectivity.
  • 5. Email delivery check for the registered email address will not be conducted. Note, the organizer will not be responsible for any inconvenience or loss due to trouble with the device (malfunction), system/email setting, failure to receive email and/or change in email address.
    ※Please make sure to update your email address through the My Entry in case of address change. Depending on the situation, the My Entry may not be accessible. In that case, please directly contact the entry desk.
  • 6. Entry desk and administration office will not accept any questions regarding entry status and/or entry result. Please refer to the "My Entry" page for your entry result status.
  • 7. Applicants who fail to pay the event fee and other required fee by the designated date will have their entries cancelled automatically, and will not be allowed to participate in the race. Putting the right of entry or the race bib for sale or auction is strictly prohibited. Any participant guilty of breaching this rule will be disqualified, and the event fee (including donation) will not be refunded.
  • 8. Entry through a travel agencies not approved by the event organizer are not allowed. If discovered, the entry will be voided and the event fee (including donation) will not be refunded.
  • 9. No one other than the applicant themselves (substitute runner, transfer of rights) is allowed to run in the race. Runners must register in person with photo ID during the three-day registration period prior to the race (during runner registration hours). If you do not register during this period, you will be unable to participate in the race.
  • 10. For security measures and to prevent unauthorized entry, smartphones will be used at the runner registration desk and at the start gate on the day of the event. If you are requested by the organizer to register or authenticate your photo, please follow the instructions given. (Details will be provided in the Runner Handbook.)
    For the Tokyo Marathon, we recommend carrying a phone and transportation IC card in case the race is canceled during the event.
     If you wish to run without a phone, please apply for baggage storage on race day when applying for the race.
    * The applications to be specified are compatible with Apple iPhone iOS 12.0 or higher and Android OS 10.0 or higher as of June 1, 2023.
    Please note that some functions may not work as intended or cannot be installed on older versions.
  • 11. A baggage check-in fee will apply starting with Tokyo Marathon 2024.  If you wish to check your bags during the race, please apply when applying for the race. Please note that baggage storage cannot be changed after applying.
    * Except in the event of intentional or gross negligence, the organizer shall not be held in any way responsible for any loss or damage.
  • 12. Entry Gate, and Starting Corral cannot be requested for change for any reasons, and no exceptions accepted.
  • 13. If the decision is made to cancel the marathon, event fees may be refunded and participants may have their entries deferred, depending on the timing of the decision and the reason for the cancellation. Details are as follows.
    Payment will only be available by the payment processing service specified by the organizer, and handling fees, etc., will be deducted from the refund amount.
    * Please note that an account with the payment processing service will be required. We appreciate your understanding.
    • 13-1. A refund will be issued if the reason for the cancellation of the event is as indicated below.
      • 13-1.1. Cancellation due to snowstorm, flood due to heavy rain, building destruction due to strong wind, lightning strike, tornado, and/or fire along or near the course, causing course blockage.
      • 13-1.2. In addition to 13-1.1. above, cancellation due to a physical phenomenon that would make it impossible to guarantee safe running on the course, resulting in police authorities issuing a request that the event be canceled.
      • 13-1.3. Cancellation due to earthquake within Japan.
      • 13-1.4. Cancellation due to J-ALERT
    • 13-2. If the event is canceled for any of the reasons in 13-1. above, refunding and deferred entry will be performed as indicated below.
      • 13-2.1. If the event is canceled by September 3, 2023.
      •  13-2.1.1. 70% of the subject amount will be refunded.
      •  13-2.1.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2025 or Tokyo Marathon 2026.
      • 13-2.2. If the event is canceled by December 3, 2023.
      •  13-2.2.1. 50% of the subject amount will be refunded.
      •  13-2.2.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2025 or Tokyo Marathon 2026.
      • 13-2.3. If the event is canceled by February 3, 2024.
      •  13-2.3.1. 20% of the subject amount will be refunded.
      •  13-2.3.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2025 or Tokyo Marathon 2026.
      • 13-2.4. If the event is canceled between February 4, 2024, and the starting gun time (9:05 a.m.) on March 3, 2024.
      •  13-2.4.1. 100% of the subject amount will be refunded.
      •  13-2.4.2. Entries will not be deferred.
    • 13-3. If a cancellation request is received from a government agency, or if the event is canceled for a reason not indicated in 13-1. above (including cancellation due to war/terrorism and/or communicable disease), the following will apply.
      • 13-3.1. If the event is canceled by September 3, 2023.
      •  13-3.1.1. 70% of the subject amount will be refunded.
      •  13-3.1.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2025 or Tokyo Marathon 2026.
      • 13-3.2. If the event is canceled by December 3, 2023.
      •  13-3.2.1. 50% of the subject amount will be refunded.
      •  13-3.2.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2025 or Tokyo Marathon 2026.
      • 13-3.3. If the event is canceled by February 3, 2024.
      •  13-3.3.1. 20% of the subject amount will be refunded.
      •  13-3.3.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2025 or Tokyo Marathon 2026.
      • 13-3.4. If the event is canceled between February 4 and February 17, 2024.
      •  13-3.4.1. 10% of the subject amount will be refunded.
      •  13-3.4.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2025 or Tokyo Marathon 2026.
      • 13-3.5. If the event is canceled between February 18 and February 24, 2024.
      •  13-3.5.1. 5% of the subject amount will be refunded.
      •  13-3.5.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2025 or Tokyo Marathon 2026.
      • 13-3.6. If the event is canceled between February 25, 2024, and the starting gun time (9:05 a.m.) on March 3, 2024.
      •  13-3.6.1. The event fee will not be refunded.
      •  13-3.6.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2025 or Tokyo Marathon 2026.
  • 14. Violation of the rules, and withdrawal of the entry at the participants' discretion do not qualify for a refund. There is no entry deferral or special treatment for a future event.
    Excess or duplicate event fee payments will be refunded, minus the handling fee.
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  • STARTS CORPORATION INC.
  • IFING Co., Ltd.
  • ASICS Japan Corp.
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL
  • SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION
  • The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
  • Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
  • Kokumin Kyosai coop(National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives)
  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co.,Inc.
  • Kao Corporation
  • BATHCLIN CORPORATION
  • TOPPAN INC.
  • Daiwa Securities Group
  • Porsche Japan K.K.
  • NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION
  • KOYOU RENTIA Co.,Ltd.
  • Fanplus, Inc.
  • Shimizu Octo,Inc.
  • SAGAWA EXPRESS CO., LTD.
  • TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Photocreate Co.,Ltd
  • Premier Partner
  • Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
  • Major Partners
  • STARTS CORPORATION INC.
  • IFING Co., Ltd.
  • ASICS Japan Corp.
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Main Partners
  • KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL
  • SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION
  • The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
  • Active Partners
  • Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
  • Kokumin Kyosai coop(National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives)
  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co.,Inc.
  • Kao Corporation
  • BATHCLIN CORPORATION
  • TOPPAN INC.
  • Daiwa Securities Group
  • Porsche Japan K.K.
  • Supporting Partners
  • NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION
  • KOYOU RENTIA Co.,Ltd.
  • Fanplus, Inc.
  • Shimizu Octo,Inc.
  • SAGAWA EXPRESS CO., LTD.
  • TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Photocreate Co.,Ltd