2025 edition
14°
Sunny
High21°
Low8°
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
Passed
Ballot closes
Aug 28, 2026
Last day to submit
Passed
Draw / results
Sep 18, 2026
Winners notified
Passed
Race day
Mar 7, 2027
March 7, 2027
Next up
CLOSED AUG 28, 2026 · NEXT YEAR'S WINDOW TBD
Official updates
2027 confirmed details
| Race day | Sunday, March 7, 2027 Source |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Friday, August 14, 2026 Source |
| Applications close | Friday, August 28, 2026 Source |
| Entry results date | Friday, September 18, 2026 Source |
| Entry fee | Domestic Participants: JPY 19,800 , International Participants: USD 230 Source |
| Field size | 40000 Source |
Each entry window belongs to the edition shown above. Unlisted dates are not confirmed here.
Climate
Past three years on race day
Historical conditions on the course, what to expect, what to pack.
2024 edition
8°
Sunny
High13°
Low2°
Cool, dry, near-textbook conditions · stable winds all morning
2023 edition
9°
Sunny
High13°
Low4°
9°C at the gun · light breeze · classic crisp Tokyo morning
Related·
In the news
Dispatches on the Tokyo Marathon ballot, results, and race updates, most recent first.
Sep 08
When Is the 2027 Tokyo Marathon? Date, Route, and Timeline
Sep 05
When Is the Next Major Marathon?
Aug 16
How Many Runners Are in the Tokyo Marathon?
Aug 15
How Many Runners Are in Each Marathon Major?
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
Tokyo Marathon finisher counts have grown around 54% since 2007, pushing acceptance from ~34% in 2007 to ~10% today. Browse every year's runner counts, ballot dates, and results.
2026 · Record
38,773
The largest field in race history. A 3% jump on 2025's 37K figure.
View 2026 results
Applications · 2007 → 2025
78K130K226K272K294K283K303K302K305K309K321K320K330K300K
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'25
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
Closed
JP
Japanese Para Sports Association
Disability
¥100,000min raise
Closed
WJ
WaterAid Japan
Health
¥100,000min raise
Closed
RM
Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan
Children
¥120,000min raise
Closed
GR
Gold Ribbon Network
Cancer
¥120,000min raise
Closed
TM
Tokyo Marathon Foundation Sports Legacy Program
Other
¥150,000min raise
Closed
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?
Tokyo Marathon 2027: Sunday, March 7, 2027.
When can I apply for Tokyo Marathon 2027?
Applications open: Friday, August 14, 2026. Applications close: Friday, August 28, 2026.
When are the 2027 entry results?
Results date: Friday, September 18, 2026. Check the organizer for your individual outcome.
What does Tokyo Marathon 2027 cost?
Entry fee: Domestic Participants: JPY 19,800 , International Participants: USD 230. Charity minimum: ≈ ¥100,000 (Run with Heart).