Tokyo Marathon

Distance

42.195 km

Fee

$230 for overseas runners (¥19,800 for residents)

Entry

2027 lottery closed (results 18 September 2026)

Details

One of the Abbott World Marathon Majors

Time limit

See official rules

Course

From the official elevation chart (our reading, no figure stated by the organiser): the start is higher, the course descends over the first 6 km or so, then stays close to flat near sea level to the finish. Official source

Getting there

Haneda (HND) and Narita (NRT) airports; Haneda is closer to the centre.

Good to know

The lottery for 2028 usually opens in summer. Alternatives are official tour operator packages and charity entries.

Details checked on October 26, 2026 against the sources listed. Fees and dates can change: always check the official site before entering or booking. Source: marathonhandbook.com