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Information for our friendly, helpful Tokyo Marathon volunteers.

Global Volunteer Entry Information

Entry Requirements

Related Events Tokyo Marathon 2027
Date Sunday, March 7, 2027
How to Enter Please use your computer or smartphone to fill in the entry form by clicking the entry button below.
Entry period From 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (JST)
*The entry period may be changed without notice.
Number of entries One entry per person
*If you wish to participate with someone else, please enter their name in the remarks section of the entry form. Please note that accompanying persons must also complete an entry.
Participants will be selected(First come, first served) The selected volunteers will be notified by email.
*If you have not received any contact within two weeks of submitting your entry form, please contact the VOLUNTAINER Office using the inquiry form.
Capacity 10,000 people (volunteer leaders, support staff, leaders, members, juniors, and teams)
*Capacity is subject to change.
Activities (planned) 【AidStations・Finish】

They will distribute water, sports drinks, snacks, and sponges to runners and keep the area around the water stations clean and safe.
  • Location of activities
    Akihabara/Muromachi Block, Nihonbashi/Suitengu Block, Kuramae/Asakusa Block, Hibiya/Marunouchi Block
    *The location of the activity will be determined by the VOLUNTAINER Secretariat.
  • Activity time
    8:10 to 16:40 (scheduled)
    *Activity times vary depending on the activity location.
    *For details, please refer to the manual that will be provided at a later date.
Primary locations of activity TOKYO MARATHON 2027 Course Route (Suidobashi – Ueno-hirokoji – Kanda – Nihonbashi – Asakusa Kaminarimon – Ryogoku – Monzen-nakacho – Ginza – Tamachi – Hibiya)
Marathon Finish (Around Tokyo Station)
VolunteerSupplies
  • Volunteer wear, caps, etc.
    *Volunteer wear will be distributed in one size fits all, with one item for each role.
    *Volunteers will be responsible for their own transportation, meals, drinks, etc.
    *Supplied items are subject to change without notice.
    *Resale of provided items is prohibited.
Certificate of Activity If you wish to receive a certificate of participation, please contact the VOLUNTAINER Secretariat after the activity has concluded.
Entry conditions
  • You must be a registered member of VOLUNTAINER, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation’s official volunteer club.
  • Anyone aged 18 or over
  • If you register on the day of the 2027 Tokyo Marathon, please select up to three preferred activity blocks.
  • You must be able to come to the volunteer reception desk to undergo identity verification and receive the volunteer kit. In addition, participation in the race day information session is mandatory.
    Days to apply for March 4th (Thursday), March 5th (Friday), March 6th (Saturday)
    [Volunteer reception desk location] Tokyo Big Sight Conference Tower 1F
    *We welcome everyone who has filled out the entry form to attend.
  • Those who apply using the designated form during the application period.
Event Cancelation Guideline 1) The event is subject to cancellation if a cancellation request is received from respective authorities and agencies.
2) The event is subject to cancellation due to natural disaster or in a situation in which delivering a safe event is difficult.
Precautions Please agree to the following terms and conditions before entering.
    • The information contained in these application guidelines is current as of Friday, October 5, 2026, and is subject to change.
    • Updates and notifications regarding entry results and activity blocks will be provided in mid-January 2027 , and updates and notifications regarding activity details will be provided in mid-February 2027.
    • The time, location, and content of the activity will be determined by the VOLUNTAINER Office.
    • You may be assigned to a block other than the one you requested.
    • Volunteer registration is by advance reservation only. We will provide details, such as how to make a reservation, to those selected.
    • You will need to "identity verification" and "receive the volunteer kit" at the volunteer reception. Please bring the identification documents specified by the organizer.
    • The manual and details regarding the activities will be posted on the participants' VOLUNTAINER "My Page."
    • The manual will not be mailed or distributed; please print it yourself if necessary.
    • During activities, please follow the instructions of your team leader or relevant staff when taking breaks, removing your uniform, etc., so as not to cause inconvenience to others.
    • Smoking, personal use of mobile phones, and photography are prohibited during volunteer activities.
    • You may not wear or possess any items other than those provided by the organizers (such as name tags, armbands,cheering goods, etc.).
    • Resale, auction, or campaign use of items provided by the organizer is not permitted.
    • We do not prepare documents related to visa issuance.
TOKYO MARATHON 2027
Activity Day Activity Block Scheduled activity time Activity details
Sunday, March 7, 2027 Finish area 8:00～18:00 Distribution of items to runners, etc.
Suidobashi & Kanda Block 7:35～12:00 Aid Stations
Akihabara & Muromachi Block 8:10～12:15
Nihombashi & Suitengu Block 8:10～15:15
Kuramae & Asakusa Block 8:15～14:40
Ryogoku Block 8:15～14:30
Kiyosumi & Monzen-nakacho Block 8:15～14:10
Ginza & Yurakucho Block 8:10～15:30
Hibiya & Marunouchi Block 8:55～16:40
Shimbashi & Shiba Block 8:55～16:15
View details of our activities here
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