Event Details

When: March 7, 2027 (always the first Major of the year).

Season: Winter

Travel Difficulty: Moderate – Tokyo is well-connected internationally but requires a long flight for many runners.​​​

Event website: https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/

Considerations: Tokyo offers a unique cultural experience and unmatched efficiency. Budget time for acclimatization if traveling from a significantly different time zone.

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Race Profile

Distance: 42.195 km / 26.2 miles

Elevation gain: Elevation gain of 78 meters (256 feet). The course is mostly flat, with runners gaining no more than 10 feet in elevation per mile. The course does have a slight downhill for the first 5 kilometers and an uphill for the last 5 kilometers.

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate – Flat course with excellent organization.

Participants: Approximately 38,000 runners.

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Registration & Lottery Information

• Current registration status: BALLOT NOT YET OPEN FOR 2027.

• Ballot Odds: Extremely low – Reports suggest less than a 2% chance.

• Ballot Sign-Up: Opens in August and closes in early September of the preceding year.

• Charity Entry: Limited and involves a high fundraising requirement.​