🏃 Tokyo Marathon 2026
A World Marathon Major — 39,000 runners through central Tokyo.
The Tokyo Marathon is one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors and the first of the spring season. The 2026 edition takes 39,000 runners (38,500 full marathon, 500 in the 10.7 km race) through central Tokyo from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building to the finish line near Tokyo Station. For coaches with clients chasing the Six Star medal, Tokyo is a cornerstone goal race.
Aspectos destacados
- 39,000 runners across the full and 10.7 km races
- World Marathon Major status — counts for the Six Star medal
- Course through iconic Tokyo: Shinjuku, Asakusa, Ginza, Marunouchi
¿Para quién?
Runners chasing the Six Star medal. Coaches prepping clients for a spring goal race. Brands in running gear and sports nutrition targeting the Asia-Pacific market.
Cómo participar
Entry is lottery-based and opens mid-year for the following March. Charity and qualifying-time slots also available. Expo held in Tokyo the days before the race.
Información práctica
Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT) both serve Tokyo. The start line is at Shinjuku station area; the finish is near Tokyo Station. Book hotels 4-6 months ahead — spring is peak season. Late February to early March weather is cool, typically 5-12°C on race day.
A Six Star must. Impeccable organization and iconic scenery make Tokyo one of the most coveted marathons to qualify for.