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Tokyo Marathon


Tokyo, Japan

Abbott World Marathon Major

Tokyo Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Tokyo, Japan. The next edition is on Sunday, March 7, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 197 ft (60 m); measured from its course file, it's 751 ft (229 m). It starts at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. Its high point is 199 ft (61 m). The course runs point to point. It's one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors. Entry is by lottery. The field is about 37,268 runners.

No other upcoming marathons in Japan are listed. Tokyo Marathon climbs about 8 ft a mile (1 m per km), flatter than 90% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.2miDistance
197ftClimbing
37,268runnersField
55°Flow 38°FTypical race day

The course

26.2miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
751ftMeasured climb
784ftDescent
199ftHigh point
13ftLow point

Questions about Tokyo Marathon

When is Tokyo Marathon 2027?

Tokyo Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, March 7, 2027.

Where is Tokyo Marathon?

Tokyo Marathon is held in Tokyo, Japan.

How long is Tokyo Marathon?

Tokyo Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Tokyo Marathon have?

Tokyo Marathon has 197 ft (60 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Tokyo Marathon?

Entry to Tokyo Marathon is by lottery.

What is the weather usually like at Tokyo Marathon?

Around Tokyo Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 55°F (13°C) and the low about 38°F (3°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Tokyo Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Tokyo Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Tokyo Marathon?

Tokyo Marathon climbs about 8 ft a mile (1 m per km), flatter than 90% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

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