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Important information for Tokyo Marathon 2027 runners and volunteers can be found here.
Tokyo Marathon 2027 Entry Information
| Race Name |
Tokyo Marathon 2027 |
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| Organizer | Tokyo Marathon Foundation |
| Co-organizers |
JAAF (Japan Association of Athletics Federations); Tokyo Metropolitan Government; |
| 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; |
| Presenting Partner | Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. |
| Official Partners (provisional) |
STARTS CORPORATION INC.; Mastercard; Ouji Seiyaku Co., Ltd.; ASICS Japan Corp.; |
| Broadcaster | Nippon Television Network Corporation |
| Events |
Marathon (Marathon, Wheelchair Marathon) |
| Date |
Sunday, March 7, 2027 |
| Course |
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building - Suidobashi - Ueno-hirokoji - Kanda - Nihombashi - Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate - Ryogoku - Monzen-nakacho - Ginza - Tamachi - Hibiya - Tokyo Station/Gyoko-dori Ave. * 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 |
| Competition Rules |
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| Cut-off Times & Start Times |
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| Eligibility |
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.
*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. |
| Field Size |
40,000 |
| Event Fee |
Domestic Participants: JPY 19,800 , International Participants: USD 230
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| Entry Procedure |
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| Submission of Records |
Participants who declare an estimated finish time of 3:00:00 or faster at the time of entry are required to upload a finisher certificate or official record verifying that they have achieved one of the following results at an event held between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026:
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| Prize | Prize money for Elite Athletes and Para Athletes will be awarded separately based on their race results. |
| Packet Pick-up |
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| EXPO |
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| Event Cancelation Guideline |
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| For Inquiries regarding Entry |
Tokyo Marathon 2027 Entry Desk |
| Others |
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Event Regulations
* These Terms and Conditions have been drafted in Japanese and translated into other languages. In the event of any inconsistency or discrepancy between the Japanese version and any translated version, the provisions and interpretation of the Japanese version shall prevail.
The regulations with which the Tokyo Marathon 2027 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.
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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.
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6.To prevent accidents, the following are prohibited because of the danger of contact with runners and falls.
- (1) To stop suddenly or change their path at the start of the race.
- (2) To change your path or suddenly stop on the course to take photos or respond to roadside cheering.
- (3) To block the sounds around you by using earphones or headphones.
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7. 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. -
8. Timing will be conducted using a timing tag attached to the back of the athlete bib.
While every effort is made to ensure accurate timing and record collection, the timing system may be affected by various external and environmental factors. As a result, the 100% successful measurement of all times cannot be guaranteed. -
9. There are designated cut-off points and cut-off times for traffic control, security, and race operations.
Participants who fail to pass a cut-off point by the designated time will be required to discontinue the race. In addition, participants who are significantly behind the race pace at any point on the course may also be required to discontinue the race at the discretion of race officials.- * Please refer to the Runner Guide for details of the cut-off point locations and cut-off times.
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10. The organizers reserve the right to publish and control the images, photographs, articles, records, location information, runners' names, ages, sex, 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, beneficiary organizations of the organizers'charity programs, 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. - 11. 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.
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12. Medical first aid services provided at the Tokyo Marathon will be as follows.
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12-1) 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 operate from the time the first runner passes until approximately 15 minutes after the last runner has passed.
- * The period of opening hours are provisional and subject to change. The closing time may also change depending on usage.
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12-2) 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 Guidebook.
- 12-3) The organizer will take appropriate measures to deal with injuries and illnesses during the event to the extent possible on site.
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12-4) 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". -
12-5) In the event of an injury or illness occurring during participation in the race, condolence or hospital visitation benefits may be provided as follows:
Death Condolence Payment: JPY 5,000,000, Hospitalization Allowance: JPY 4,000 per day, Outpatient Treatment Allowance: JPY 2,000- * A medical certificate (original copy) issued by a physician is required to claim these benefits. These benefits do not constitute medical or treatment expense insurance.
- * Medical expenses can be extremely high if runners residing outside Japan receive medical treatment or are hospitalized in Japan. In many cases, the event's condolence/payment coverage is not sufficient to cover these medical costs.
- * Participants are strongly advised to obtain personal travel and medical insurance that provides adequate coverage for injuries or illnesses that may occur while participating in a marathon event overseas.
- 12-6) If the patient is transported to a hospital, we will be requesting the hospital to provide information on medical records.
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12-7) 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.) - 12-8) Participants are requested to complete the emergency information section on the back of their athlete bib. This information may be extremely valuable in the event that emergency medical treatment is required.
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12-1) Medical stations will be open only during the period when each medical station is open.
Handling of Personal Information
Please refer to our Privacy Policy regarding the handling of personal data: https://tokyo42195.org/common/pdf/privacypolicy_en.pdf
Race Regulations
* These Terms and Conditions have been drafted in Japanese and translated into other languages. In the event of any inconsistency or discrepancy between the Japanese version and any translated version, the provisions and interpretation of the Japanese version shall prevail.
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
* These Terms and Conditions have been drafted in Japanese and translated into other languages. In the event of any inconsistency or discrepancy between the Japanese version and any translated version, the provisions and interpretation of the Japanese version shall prevail.
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 event fee payment/race participation), and no refund will be made. Moreover, applicants will never be allowed to participate in our future races.
- 1. When you complete your entry, the "My Entry" page will be created automatically. Entry status, entry result, event fee payment, and issuance of Runner Guidebook 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 2027.
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2. A duplicate application for the race entry by the same applicant is prohibited. Also duplicate entry for the ONE TOKYO Premium Member Entry, ONE TOKYO GLOBAL Member Entry, General Entry and Semi-Elite Entry is not allowed. If duplicate entry is discovered, the entry will be voided and the event fee you already paid will not be refunded.
In case a chargeback is executed due to a claim to your credit card company, all benefits obtained, including entry tickets from ONE TOKYO Premium Member Entry, ONE TOKYO GLOBAL Member Entry, General Entry, the Second Draw, and next event entry tickets won in virtual events, will be invalidated retroactively from the beginning of the annual membership. -
3. ONE TOKYO three consecutive unsuccessful member challenge is also eligible to ONE TOKYO GLOBAL Member.
The drawing for ONE TOKYO GLOBAL member will be conducted starting from "Tokyo Marathon 2028."
For the Tokyo Marathon 2028, applicants must enter as a ONE TOKYO GLOBAL Member and must have been unsuccessful in three consecutive applications for the Tokyo Marathon 2025, 2026 and 2027.- * Even if you are a ONE TOKYO GLOBAL member, you will not be eligible for the drawing if you have not made a simple entry as a ONE TOKYO GLOBAL member (the three most recent races and Tokyo Marathon 2028).
- * You must remain a ONE TOKYO GLOBAL member continuously for the three most recent races and the race you want to apply for.
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4. Under the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Green Mileage Program, $1 is donated to environmental conservation and other related initiatives for every mile (approximately 1.6 km) run.
Participants who choose to support this program in connection with Tokyo Marathon 2027 shall make an additional donation of $26, equivalent to the full marathon distance of 42.195 km (26 miles), at the time of payment.
Donations collected through this program will be used for environmental conservation and other related initiatives. - 5. 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".
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6. Participants who declare an estimated finish time of 3:00:00 or faster at the time of entry are required to upload a finisher certificate or official record verifying that they have achieved one of the following results at an event held between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2026. The submission method and deadline will be announced at a later date.
- Marathon : Within 3:00:00
- Half Marathon : Within 1:25:00
* For marathons, a finisher certificate or official record that includes a split time at the half point will also be accepted.
* The course of the event from which the record was obtained is not required to be certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF).
* Records measured solely by running apps, GPS watches, or similar devices will not be accepted.
*A screenshot or image of race result records is also acceptable.
* If any falsification, fraudulent information, or deficiencies are identified in the submitted documents, or if the required documents are not submitted, participant may be assigned to start from a rear corral.
* If multiple records are submitted, only the most recently submitted finisher certificate or official record will be used for verification.
* Accepted file formats are JPEG and PDF. The maximum file size is 10 MB. - 7. 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.
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8. 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.
- 9. 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.
- 10. 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.
- 11. Only Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd., our official partner, and its partner travel agencies are authorized to sell Tokyo Marathon tour packages that include entry rights. Entries through any other travel agencies are not allowed. If discovered, the entry will be voided and the event fee (including donations) will not be refunded.
- 12. 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.
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13. Participants in the disability division must present a valid photo ID as well as a physical disability certificate or other proof of disability.
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14. For security and to prevent unauthorized entries, we'll take measures such as requiring runners to wear wristbands at the time of packet pick up (to be worn until the finish line)
- * Be sure to check the details in the Runner Guidebook
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15. For Tokyo Marathon 2027, baggage check service on race day will be available for an additional fee. Participants who wish to use the baggage check service must apply for it at the time of entry. Please note that requests to add, cancel, or change baggage check arrangements cannot be accepted after entry has been completed.
* Except in the event of intentional or gross negligence, the organizer shall not be held in any way responsible for any loss or damage. - 16. Entry Gate, and Starting Corral cannot be requested for change for any reasons, and no exceptions accepted.
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17. 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.
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17-1. A refund will be issued if the reason for the cancellation of the event is as indicated below.
- 17-1.1. 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.
- 17-1.2. In addition to 17-1.1. 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.
- 17-1.3. Cancellation due to earthquake within Japan.
- 17-1.4. Cancellation due to the J-ALERT
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17-2. If the event is canceled for any of the reasons in 17-1. above, refunding and deferred entry will be performed as indicated below.
- 17-2.1. If the event is canceled by September 7, 2026.
- 17-2.1.1. 70% of the subject amount will be refunded.
- 17-2.1.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2028 or Tokyo Marathon 2029.
- 17-2.2. If the event is canceled by December 7, 2026.
- 17-2.2.1. 50% of the subject amount will be refunded.
- 17-2.2.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2028 or Tokyo Marathon 2029.
- 17-2.3. If the event is canceled by February 7, 2027.
- 17-2.3.1. 20% of the subject amount will be refunded.
- 17-2.3.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2028 or Tokyo Marathon 2029.
- 17-2.4. If the event is canceled between February 8, 2027, and the starting gun time (9:05 a.m.) on March 7, 2027.
- 17-2.4.1. 100% of the subject amount will be refunded.
- 17-2.4.2. Entries will not be deferred.
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17-3. If a cancellation request is received from a government agency(excluding police authorities), or if the event is canceled for a reason not indicated in 17-1. above (including cancellation due to war/terrorism and/or communicable disease), the following will apply.
- 17-3.1. If the event is canceled by September 7, 2026.
- 17-3.1.1. 70% of the subject amount will be refunded.
- 17-3.1.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2028 or Tokyo Marathon 2029.
- 17-3.2. If the event is canceled by December 7, 2026.
- 17-3.2.1. 50% of the subject amount will be refunded.
- 17-3.2.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2028 or Tokyo Marathon 2029.
- 17-3.3. If the event is canceled by February 7, 2027.
- 17-3.3.1. 20% of the subject amount will be refunded.
- 17-3.3.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2028 or Tokyo Marathon 2029.
- 17-3.4. If the event is canceled between February 8 and February 21, 2027.
- 17-3.4.1. 10% of the subject amount will be refunded.
- 17-3.4.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2028 or Tokyo Marathon 2029.
- 17-3.5. If the event is canceled between February 22 and February 28, 2027.
- 17-3.5.1. 5% of the subject amount will be refunded.
- 17-3.5.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2028 or Tokyo Marathon 2029.
- 17-3.6. If the event is canceled between March 1, 2027, and the starting gun time (9:05 a.m.) on March 7, 2027.
- 17-3.6.1. The event fee will not be refunded.
- 17-3.6.2. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2028 or Tokyo Marathon 2029.
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18. Those who wish to withdraw from the race due to their own pregnancy or childbirth may have their race entry rights transferred to a future event only if they agree to the conditions, requirements, and precautions applicable to the transfer of such rights.
In addition to the transfer procedures, further details regarding the applicable conditions and precautions will be provided separately. Participants wishing to request a transfer must contact the Entry Center by Wednesday, March 3, 2027.
This provision applies only to the participant who is pregnant or has given birth and does not apply to a spouse, partner, or any other third party.- Conditions to be transferred
- ① Documents about pregnancy or childbirth are required to be submitted.
- ② The event fee and other expenses for Tokyo Marathon 2027 are not refunded. Also, you are required to pay them again at the event you're transferred.
- ③ To be transferred is limited to one time only, for any reason. Also, you're not allowed to change the event you are transferred
- ④ The event to be transferred is either Tokyo Marathon 2028, 2029 or 2030.
- * To be transferred due to illness or injury is not acceptable.
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19. 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.(Except for pregnancy or childbirth)
Excess or duplicate event fee payments will be refunded, minus the handling fee.
