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Tokyo Marathon

Oct 17, 2021

2.4

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Where

Anywhere, Japan

Start time

06:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

October 17, 2021 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 06:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

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2.4

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By: Brian Carroll

Posted: March 10, 2025

Just a mess for 2025

Expo had 2+ hour wait lines...located in an industrial section of Tokyo. Poor website. No app to download race day tracking. Hot day resulted is a mess at the water stops. I had to wait in line, as it is custom, for my one water cup. 2 mins lost at each water stop. Many runners I heard claimed lost time of 20+ mins off expected race time. Forgot potty potties on the course...add 10 min wait to each potty stop. Finish line was uneventful. Crowds were polite but no one claps...they just smile and wave. Cultural but odd. The MOST expensive medal I have ever worn for the least memorable race.

1.7

By: Joe M.

Posted: April 18, 2023

A very different experience from other big city ma

Arrived in Tokyo on the Thursday. With this being the first full field post covid race there was a lot of covid precautions, I won't comment on these as hopefully they won't be in place in the future. The number pick up on the Thursday was very poor, long lines and very poorly managed, I did here that this improved a little on the following days. All I can say about the expo is that it was the worst I have ever visited, crazy long lines to buy a T-shirt and line for asics shop was even longer. Race day was very well organised but not been allowed to bring water bottle belt with you was a bit disappointing. The course was the flattest I have ever run and the roads are so smooth such a pleasure to run on. The course is a little boring lots of skyscrapers. The support was different to European or American races, lots of people but not as loud, very little music on the course, its a very quiet marathon, but to be honest that was quite nice, you dont want every race to be the same. Finish line also was quiet. Overall opinion would be its an interesting experience, embrace the difference and if your aiming for a PB its a great course.

3.0

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The Tokyo Marathon Foundation announced today that the 2021 Tokyo Marathon, which had been postponed from February 28, to October 17, due to the pandemic, would not be held this year. Instead, organizers plan to bring the race back in 2022 on Sunday, March 6, in the event's traditional time frame.

General News Race Results Weekly

Sep 17, 2021

Tokyo Marathon 2021 Postponed

With the COVID-19 Countermeasure Committee and the COVID-19 Investigative Committee, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation has devoted much effort and time to deliver a safe and secure event during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even only a month away from the event, Tokyo is still under a state of emergency. With the difficulty to forecast the trend of COVID-19 and involved restrictions on mobility, it is decided at today's board meeting that the Tokyo Marathon 2021 (originally scheduled for Sunday, October 17) will be postponed to Sunday, March 6, 2022.

General News

Sep 17, 2021

Tokyo Marathon closed to international runners, full field welcomed back in 2023

Tokyo Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 17, with safety measures in place, including strictly for residents only and a 25,000 cap on runners, down from 38,000.

General News Canadian Running

Jun 22, 2021

Tokyo Marathon organizers prepare to host 25,000 runners at October race

The 2021 Tokyo Marathon remains scheduled to be held on October 17, with safety measures in place for the expected 25,000 participants.

General News Canadian Running

Mar 22, 2021