Following year in 2016, we established Semi-Elite (Overseas) category to attract outstanding athletes from outside of Japan, who meet the criteria set forth, to compete in the event to raise the overall athletic level. Ages 45-59 need to finish under 3:20 hours. In addition, this page is a work in progress and will be updated as more information is made public. The race is limited to 25,000 runners. BATHCLIN CORPORATION; TOPPAN INC.; Daiwa Securities Group; NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION; KOYOU RENTIA Co.,Ltd. 1-1) Elite, Wheelchair Elite, Semi-elite will start at the gun time and the record will be based on gun (gross) time. Often perceived as one of the more sure-fire ways to gain entry to the Tokyo Marathon, charity entry is simply a matter of donating a minimum amount of money towards a charity of the athletes pre-selected choice. Tokyo Marathon Foundation All Rights Reserved. Staying near the finish is another option many consider if you just want a short stroll back after a hard race. Privacy Policy| 8. You can get into the Chicago Marathon through a guaranteed entry or by entering a lottery. (This course is certified by the JAAF, AIMS and World Athletics.) The weather cooperated in this return to racing. However, this is on a first come, first serve basis. FAQ| We will not accept any claims against the course measurement or the distance based on personal devices, such as, GPS tracking device. Sankei Sports; Yukan Fuji; Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc.; The Hochi Shimbun;Radio Nippon Co., Ltd.; The Tokyo Chunichi Sports. The information below outlines time qualifier standards for guaranteed entry to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. Failing to perform Packet Pick-up will result in disqualification from participating in the race (we will not accept registration or Packet Pick-up on the race day). Here are the current time standards for NYC, broken down by age group: NYC is also the only marathon major on this list that accepts half marathon times as qualifiers. Where should I stay? Its one of the most frequently asked questions, participants are divided on whether its best to stay near the start or the finish theres no correct answer. Only marathon times will be accepted! 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Places for Tokyo residents are limited to 1000 places. The qualifying period for the 2024 TCS London Marathon began on 3 October 2022 and will end on 30 September 2023. When entering the race, you will not be able to bring any drinks or food items through security. Here are the time standards you need to nail in order to test your own record in Berlin, broken down by age group: Hailey first got hooked on running news as an intern with Running Times, and now she reports on elite runners and cyclists, feel-good stories, and training pieces for Runner's World and Bicycling magazines. 9. This program only has 300 participants so you need to be able to qualify to fill one of the spots. 1. Important information for Tokyo Marathon 2023 runners and volunteers can be found here. Contact| 4. 3. Because of the pandemic, that was even tougher for 2021, but thats because of a limited field size and postponed entries for this years event. 10. Its one of the most popular events that take place in Japan. Across the pond however, entry fees for the 2019 New York Marathon were $255 for NYRR members, $295 for non-members, $358 for non-U.S. residents. The elite events were won by Kenyans Eliud Kipchoge and Brigid Kosgei respectively, whilst the wheelchair races were won by Swiss athlete Marcel Hug and Japanese competitor Tsubasa Kina. There is no official timeline on when Japans borders will open to visa-free travel for tourism purposes. However, dont worry because once you are inside you can fill up your empty water bottles and there are snacks available. Please carefully check your registered information for they are not allowed to be changed or canceled after submission, excluding the items that can be modified on the "My Entry". The refund of event fees will be as follows. The Elite category is limited to 100 participants. On the womens side it was Brigid Kosgei running the third fastest marathon in womens history. One thing that might confuse those who wish to join the Tokyo Marathon is if you have to qualify. *The materials at this TOKYO MARATHON website (statistical data, results, photos, visual images, etc.) The name of the event comes from the fact that it takes place in Tokyo. Female runners between the ages of 18-44 need to finish under 3:00 hours. All participants are required to download a health-management app specified by the event organizer on their personal smartphone, and participate in the daily health assessment utilizing the application. The Run as One program is designed to give extremely good runners who are overseas a chance to run in the Tokyo Marathon as Semi-Elite. However, it is important to note that there is a cut-off time at every checkpoint as well. Memo to Runners: Your Race Wants You Back in 2023! Entry desk and administration office will not accept any questions regarding entry status and/or entry result. If the event is canceled between February 6 and February 19, 2023. Tokyo Marathon 2023 The granddaddy of road marathons in Japan, and one of the six World Marathon Majors is finally back on track! There are five categories of entry methods to gain a slot to the Tokyo Marathon 2023. 3-3.14. * Including those runners who are selected separately by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government under the projects related to the Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery support. Like NYC, the London Marathon is incredibly popularand selective. Kosgei, Kipchoge Win 2022 Tokyo Marathon. So when it comes to qualifying for the Tokyo Marathon, you may not actually need to! For additional details, please visit the official Tokyo Marathon 2023 website. 3-1.1. Requesting our Registered Runners of the Tokyo Marathon 2022 to Make a Decision Regarding Their Entry. A refund will be issued if the reason for the cancellation of the event is as indicated below. To qualify, you need to be an NYRR member and complete nine NYRR-scored, qualifying races, and volunteer for one event during the prior calendar year. Age 60 and above need to finish within 3:25 hours. 7. Bringing a guide runner not approved by the event organizer. The qualifying window was January 1 through December 31, 2022. If the event is canceled for any of the reasons in 13-1. above, refunding and deferred entry will be performed as indicated below. Now that you know how to qualify and are aware of how difficult it can be to get into the Tokyo Marathon, it is time to discuss some things you need to know if you get into the marathon. Tokyo Marathon 2020, held on March 1, 2020, also served as the Japanese Olympic trial for the 2020 Olympic Games, increasing the attention the event received at home and abroad. March 2 (Thu) and March 3 (Fri), 2023Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (provisional), March 4 (Sat), 2023Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (provisional). Details will be provided in the Runner Handbook. To apply for a GFA place in the 2024 TCS London Marathon, you must achieve the relevant qualifying time displayed below during the qualifying period. Please avoid multiple registrations: If you register as an individual runner, it is not possible to register as a team member! 5. Changing space/tent will not be provided; participants are expected to arrive to the start area readily prepared. 4. If any of these are applicable to the participant, the event organizer will not allow the participant to join the race or prevent the participant from continuing the race, even after the start of the event. Here are the 13.1-mile times you have to hit to secure a spot, according to your age: This year, on Sunday, October 3, 50,000 runners will line up for this 26.2-miler in the heart of the U.K. (like Boston, this annual spring marathon was postponed due to concerns surrounding COVID-19). Furthermore, runners who lag excessively behind the cut-off time pace may be stopped to leave the course at anytime. The reason for this type of entry is to give a chance to those who have tried to register and failed to get a place, three years in a row. 13-2.2. Non Japan residents who can qualify between 2:21:01 to 2:45:00 for men and 2:52:01 to 3:30:00 for women might qualify for the 'Run as One' Semi-Elite overseas field. Body temperature check and data registry into the app will be required daily. In order to qualify for the 2021 race, runners would have had to hit their qualifying times on or after the qualifying window opened on September 15, 2018 and before February 2021. Except in the event of intentional or gross negligence, the organizer shall not be held in any way responsible for any of the following. Marathons are a great way to test the ability of certain runners as well provide a great thrill for them. If false information in any form and/or invalid consent is discovered, the entry right will be revoked. The event fee will not be refunded. The Tokyo Marathon is the biggest marathon in Japan. Our advice to helping you hit those times? Runners are required to follow the instructions of the event organizer. 3-2. This is an annual marathon that takes place in Japan. The event is subject to cancel due to natural disaster or in a situation in which delivering a safe event is difficult. 7. The Tokyo Marathon, a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM), will continue to implement variety of programs designed to cultivate the sport of running, attracting more runners within Japan and from overseas to experience a world-class race. 2. SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION; The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited. * All awards for the above category are based on gun (gross) time. * Below are the times of the cut-off times and location (provisional). 30,000 slots) - apply from August 29 to September 9, 2022 RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2023 (Semi-Elite) {350 total slots (300 domestic, 50 overseas)} - apply from August 1 to August 12 Charity (About 80 percent of the 30,000 runners are time qualifiers.) Unfortunately with a state of emergency a regular occurrence in the nations capital in those autumn months, the event was postponed yet again. Privacy Policy| Entry Gate, and Starting Corral cannot be requested for change for any reasons, and no exceptions accepted. The other way to qualify for the Tokyo Marathon is in the Elite category. 3-1.4. Entries for US runners cost about $180 and International runners who qualify will have to pay about $240. With your application, you must also submit an official finishers certificate. 3. . Entry deferral will be available only for withdrawals due to the reasons specified by the organizer, and the entry will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2024 or Tokyo Marathon 2025. No Drinks Or Food Allowed Through Security, How To Qualify For The San Francisco Marathon, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVoh9Jf0LoI, TOKYO MARATHON VLOG | My first marathon | Prep and race (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVoh9Jf0LoI). 14. Note that there may be missing records due to environmental influence, and they are by no means 100% guaranteed that they will record all times. 1. 3-3.1. It is important to note that there is water available every 5 kilometers of the race. 2. The 2020 race, held on March 1, was canceled for everyone but pro runners due to coronavirus concerns. Details on distribution of the Six Star Finisher medals will be announced separately. Body temperature will be checked at packet pick-up and on race day, and if it is higher than what specified by the event organizer (37.5 C), participation in the event will be denied. If the temperature is above the number specified by the event organizer, the entry will be denied. Five women ran faster than 2:20. Tokyo Disaster Prevention & Emergency Medical Service Association; Of course, along with that on the race day, you need to complete the marathon within a specific time frame to be considered as someone who ran the Tokyo Marathon. For the road running faithful in Japan and worldwide, it was an event that was not to be missed. Clothing for the purpose of political or religious assertions or propaganda, as well as advertising. In early March of 2022, the 2021 Tokyo Marathon finally took place. 3-3.13. The applicant must complete the Packet Pick-up during the period of the Tokyo Marathon EXPO in person with valid photo ID. 1-5. Entries will be deferred to Tokyo Marathon 2024 or Tokyo Marathon 2025. Why Trust Us? 3-3.11. (Selection results will be announced in late September (provisional). Eligibility: Marathon Tours & Travel, an authorized tour operator, is required to offer travel arrangements in conjunction with guaranteed race entry. Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building -- Suidobashi -- Kanda -- Nihombashi However, there are usually only 35,000 places available. The qualifying time for men is a full marathon run in under 2 hours and 45 minutes. This is part of the Run with Heart program. Participants are obliged to report to the event organizer if positive COVID-19 has been detected. From Packet Pick-up (including EXPO) until the Race Day. In the case of modification (s), updates will be announced separately. 1) Marathon (Men, Women, Wheelchair Men, Wheelchair Women). This race only has signs that tell you what kilometer you are currently at. FAQ| Clothing for the purpose of promoting or advertising an individual name, a specific region or an organization that the event organizer does not acknowledge. American Sara Hall, fresh off her American record in the half marathon in January in Houston, ran at American record pace for the first half of the race, but fell off significantly in the second half. 6) Secondary lottery may be held for ONE TOKYO Premium Members if any entry vacancy is available. Entry will be revoked if entry requirements are not met, nor if protocols pertaining to COVID-19 are not followed. The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Tokyo Medical Association; This event will be carried out while abiding to all domestic laws and regulations. In the past, they have allowed up to 3700 people who want to run, to pay a high fee as a donation. 1-6. To the Registered Runners of Tokyo Marathon 2022Tokyo Marathon 2022 Entry Deferral Selection Will Begin, ENTRY NOW OPEN!The RUN as ONE - GLOBAL Virtual Run Series 2020/2021 Final Challenge, Total Donations Raised through the Tokyo Marathon 2021 Charity and the official charities of the Tokyo Marathon 2022 Charity, Announcing the "RUN as ONE - GLOBAL Virtual Run Series 2020/2021 Final Challenge", ENTRIES NOW OPEN!The RUN as ONE - GLOBAL Virtual Run Series 2020/2021 3rd Challenge, Registered runners of the Tokyo Marathon 2020Tokyo Marathon 2020 Entry Deferral Selection Will Begin, Launching virtual events, the "RUN as ONE - GLOBAL Virtual Run Series". NYRR is allowing runners who completed the 9+1 program in 2021 to claim their guaranteed entry into the marathon in 2022. We should also let you know that on race day there is a 7-hour cut-off window, not only at the start of the race but also at each checkpoint. 11. 1-3) RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2023 "Wild Card Award": the top three men and female finishers in the semi-elite division. Samurai Sports is your best source for up-to-date info on races, fitness events and outdoor activities in Japan. The registration time in the past has opened in August. In terms of qualifying for a place for the Tokyo Marathon, these are the only two applications where you need to qualify by time. For those of you unfamiliar with the blue line, it is essentially a line that tells you the most direct course and the fastest course for you to take. There is no entry deferral or special treatment for a future event. False name, date of birth, sex, nationality, residing address, and race records are strictly prohibited. Amos Kipruto of Kenya, who pushed Kipchoge for almost 22 miles, ran a 17-second personal best and finished second in 2:03:13. If and national administrative organization has requested to provide personal information (including data in the health-management app and pre-race testing result) with the interest of preventing the spread of COVID-19, the information shall be shared while abiding to applicable laws and ordinance. For details, please refer to the below regulations (2. And those who are 60 and up need to finish under 4:10 hours to qualify. 1-4) Next Generation Athlete Award 2023: the top male and female runner belonging to The Inter-University Athletics Union of Japan. There are so many people that register and only a limited amount of spaces available. 2. Tokyo Marathon Foundation All Rights Reserved. Email delivery check for the registered email address will not be conducted. In order to execute safe event, the event organizer will enforce traffic control in the vicinity of the event. Last year, the race was initially pushed from the spring to the fall before it was canceled entirely. Qualifying Window . 3-2.6. Please note, requested packet pick-up times may not be granted. . The event organizer, in recognition of the importance of protecting personal data, abides to all laws and ordinances concerning the protection of personal data, and adheres to the event organizer's privacy policy when handling personal data. Applicants who cannot observe the below regulations and all other regulations/rules set forth by the event organizer will be rejected in the entrant selection (or disqualified even after the entry fee payment/race participation), and no refund will be made. 13-3.3.2. But Kosgei turned on the jets, running the next 5 kilometers in 15:48, her fastest 5K split of the race. This means you will have to reach each checkpoint by a certain time in order to complete the marathon. 2021/9/17 General Information General Information Runners Volunteers Events Tokyo Marathon 2021 Postponed 2021/8/10 General Information Runners We mentioned before that there is a cut-off time for the race, this is 7 hours but officially on the website it is 6 hours and 40 minutes. The event organizer will not permit the participation in the event who is in violation of the event regulations, laws/regulations, or public order and morals, as well as the prohibitions specified in the following examples 1 through 12. In 2020, as COVID-19 was just beginning to spread around the globe, the race was held for elite runners only. The 2023 race will take place on Monday, April 17, and . He has multiple victories in London and Berlin, and he won Chicago in 2014. Amenity will not be hand-handed; participant will be required to pick up the amenity on their own. 3-3.4. 13-2.1.1. In the Start Area, body temperature check will be conducted and along, the participant will be required to show the health-assessment app. - Participants capable of completing the race within 2 hours and 10 minutes using a racing wheelchair. 1.Enter the Tokyo Marathon lottery through the general entry The almost easiest way to win yourself a place to the starting line of the Tokyo Marathon is through the general entry lottery.