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Tokyo Marathon 2027
Updated
Sunday, March 7, 2027. Tokyo is the first Major of the year and the newest of the original six. Most runners get in through a random ballot that opens in August, with a donation (charity) entry that opens earlier in the summer.
BallotCharity
2027 entry closed. The ballot results came out September 18, 2026.
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- Race dayMar 7, 2027Sunday
- StartTokyo Metropolitan Govt. Bldg.Finish near Tokyo Station
- Field40,000marathon runners
- Entry fee¥19,800Japan residents · US$230 from overseas
- How you get inRandom ballotnot first come, first served
- Time limitAbout 7 hourslead start 9:10, last finish 16:10
Key dates
Countdown from today
- 117 daysEXPO opens
- 120 daysRace day
How to get in
2027 entry, step by step
- Jun 24 to Jul 9, 2026Charity (donation) entry Run with Heart donation entries, applied for before the general ballot.Closed
- Jul 31 to Aug 13, 2026Semi-elite and ONE TOKYO GLOBAL entry Separate windows for semi-elite runners and ONE TOKYO GLOBAL members.Closed
- Aug 14 to 28, 2026General ballot Open to runners in Japan and overseas. Selection is a random drawing.Closed
- Sep 18 to 30, 2026Results and payment Results came out September 18. Selected runners paid by September 30.Closed
- Mar 4 to 6, 2027Tokyo Marathon EXPO Bib pickup before race day.Coming up
- Mar 7, 2027Race dayComing up
Qualifying times
Tokyo has no age-group qualifying table for the general ballot. Semi-elite entry has its own standards; see the official participants page.
The course
Big-city loop
- Lead runners start at 9:10 and the course closes at 16:10 for the last runners, about a 7-hour limit.
- Tokyo was first held on February 18, 2007.
Course records
- Men
- 2:02:16 Benson Kipruto, 2024
- Women
- 2:14:29 Brigid Kosgei, 2026
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Mar 6 · near Tokyo Station
Where to stay
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Getting there
- HNDTokyo Haneda International Airport9.2 miFlights arriving Mar 6 into HND ↗
- NRTNarita International Airport35 miFlights arriving Mar 6 into NRT ↗
- IBRIbaraki Airport50 miFlights arriving Mar 6 into IBR ↗
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Hotel prices on race weekend
Median $316 a night for Sat Mar 6, vs $196 two weeks earlier (61% more).
3 of 15 hotels we checked had no rates listed for race night.
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Lowest partner rate per hotel, one night, USD, for 9 hotels near the start.
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Fun facts
- The race theme is "The Day We Unite", for the runners, volunteers and crowds along the course.
- Tokyo started its own charity program, Run with Heart, in 2011. Its capacity went from 3,000 to 5,000 in 2019.
- The first Tokyo Marathon ran on February 18, 2007.
Tokyo guides
Quick answers
When is the 2027 Tokyo Marathon?
Sunday, March 7, 2027. The EXPO runs March 4 to 6, 2027.
How do I get into the Tokyo Marathon?
Most runners enter the general ballot, a random drawing held in August. For 2027 it ran August 14 to 28, 2026, and results came out September 18. A charity (donation) entry opens earlier, in June and July.
How much is the Tokyo Marathon entry fee?
For 2027 it is ¥19,800 for Japan residents and US$230 for overseas runners, paid only if you are selected.
Can I still enter the 2027 Tokyo Marathon?
The 2027 ballot and charity windows are closed. Watch the official site for 2028 dates, which have not been announced yet.