14°
Sunny
HI 21°
LO 8°
Warmer than usual · sun beat hard at the back of the field
Tokyo Marathon
Flat, fast and impeccably organised, the only major in Asia, run through the heart of old and new Tokyo.
First run 2007 and added to the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2013. Tokyo is the opening race of each Majors calendar year and has hosted Eliud Kipchoge's Asian record pursuit. The 2027 edition will be the 20th anniversary.
Ballot opens
Aug 14, 2026
Window opens · free to enter
Next up
Ballot closes
Aug 28, 2026
Last day to submit
Draw / results
Sep 30, 2026
Winners notified
Race day
Mar 7, 2027
March 7, 2027
OPENS IN 56 DAYS · AUG 14, 2026
Climate
Past three years on race day
Historical conditions on the course, what to expect, what to pack.
8°
Sunny
HI 13°
LO 2°
Cool, dry, near-textbook conditions · stable winds all morning
9°
Sunny
HI 13°
LO 4°
9°C at the gun · light breeze · classic crisp Tokyo morning
Course·
Point-to-point, Shinjuku to Tokyo Station
Shinjuku → Tokyo Station
Cool, 5–12°C
Elevation
Course profile
Famously flat, almost no sustained climbing. The course descends gently out of Shinjuku, runs the long Chuo-dori straight, and finishes near sea level by Tokyo Station.
Total ascent·55m
Total descent·102m
Highest point·54m @ 0 km
PAST RESULTS
Ballot history
The 2026 Tokyo Marathon had a field of 38,773 finishers. Browse every year's breakdown below.
2026 · Record
38,773
The largest field in race history. A 3% jump on 2025's 37K figure.
View 2026 results →
Finishers · 2021 → 2026
19K38K37K37K39K
'21'23'24'25'26
2026
→
38,773
Acceptance ~10.0%
19TH EDITION
2025
→
37,480
Acceptance ~10.0%
18TH EDITION
2024
→
36,697
Acceptance unknown
17TH EDITION
2023
→
38,231
Acceptance ~10.0%
16TH EDITION
2021
→
19,057
Acceptance unknown
15TH EDITION
2020
→
—
Acceptance unknown
ELITE-ONLY RACE
CHARITY PLACES
Charity places
The non-ballot route in. Tokyo Marathon has 14 official charity partners, with fundraising minimums starting at ¥100,000 (Special Olympics Nippon Foundation, Disability) and rising to ¥200,000+ for the highest-demand partners. Applications open Mar, right after ballot results.
Partners
14
6 cause areas
Min from
¥100,000
up to ¥200,000
Apps open
Mar
after ballot
Apps close
—
most earlier
SO
Browse all charity partners
→
Special Olympics Nippon Foundation
Disability
¥100,000min raise
Applications open
JP
Japanese Para Sports Association
Disability
¥100,000min raise
Applications open
WJ
WaterAid Japan
Health
¥100,000min raise
Applications open
RM
Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan
Children
¥120,000min raise
Applications open
GR
Gold Ribbon Network
Cancer
¥120,000min raise
Applications open
TM
Tokyo Marathon Foundation Sports Legacy Program
Other
¥150,000min raise
Applications open
Photos
On the course
Scenes from the 2025 edition, the finish outside Tokyo Station and the crowds along Chuo-dori.
Finish · 2025
Crowd · 2025
FAQ
Common questions
When is the 2027 Tokyo Marathon?
The 2027 Tokyo Marathon runs on Sunday, March 7, 2027. It is the opening race of the Abbott World Marathon Majors calendar each year and the 20th anniversary edition.
What are the odds of getting into the Tokyo Marathon lottery?
Tokyo's general ballot has roughly 10% odds, around 300,000 applicants compete for approximately 30,000 ballot bibs. Secondary draws, semi-elite entries, and the Abbott Six Star lottery improve your chances.
When does the Tokyo Marathon lottery open?
The general entry ballot for the 2027 edition opens August 14, 2026 and closes August 28, 2026, with results drawn in late September 2026.
Can I qualify for the Tokyo Marathon with a fast time?
Yes. Semi-elite qualifying times of 2:21 (men) and 2:52 (women) unlock priority entry that bypasses the general ballot. Charity bibs are also available via the Run with Heart program (≈¥100,000 minimum).
Is Tokyo the only Abbott World Marathon Major in Asia?
Yes. Tokyo is the only Major in Asia. It was added to the original five Majors in 2013, becoming the sixth. Sydney was added in 2025 to bring the total to seven.