*The materials at this TOKYO MARATHON website (statistical data, results, photos, visual images, etc.) 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. 1. We will not accept any claims against the course measurement or the distance based on personal devices, such as, GPS tracking device. Registration for any Boston marathon is a bit more involved than for other marathon majors. For women, the qualifying time is a full marathon run in under 3 hours and 30 minutes. Hotels near the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building are particularly convenient for those seeking accommodation near the start line. Kipchoge has said he would like to win all six of the World Marathon Majors (WMM), and today he crossed the fourth of the six races off his list. Qualifying Time Men's Full Marathon: Under 2hrs 32min 00sec Women's Full Marathon: Under 3hrs 19min 00sec *The record can be either gun time or net time. - Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XV. If the event is canceled for any of the reasons in 13-1. above, refunding and deferred entry will be performed as indicated below. Participants are encouraged to bring their own nourishments. thats because of a limited field size and postponed entries for this years event. Provided items at the aid stations are limited in variation and quantity. Of course, if you live in or close to Tokyo, you can easily commute to the start line in Shinjuku by train in the morning. Kipchoge ran the third-fastest marathon of his career; Kosgei ran the third-fastest marathon in history. (1) Illness, communicable disease (including COVID-19) and/or accidents (excluding emergency treatment). 5) Please participate in the event fully prepared. Net (chip) time, not gun time, will be evaluated. The marathon lets is 37,500 people, compared to New York's 50,000 and . A refund will be issued if the reason for the cancellation of the event is as indicated below. Unfortunately with a state of emergency a regular occurrence in the nations capital in those autumn months, the event was postponed yet again. *The materials at this TOKYO MARATHON website (statistical data, results, photos, visual images, etc.) * Age restrictions do not apply to entrants who have deferred their entry to this event. Once a charity entry is accepted, runners have less than three weeks to pay the minimum fee. Were just out here putting in the work for you, summarizing information that is made available, as its put out by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation. In addition, this page is a work in progress and will be updated as more information is made public. 13-3.1.1. 13-2.1.2. The qualifying time for men is a full marathon run in under 2 hours and 45 minutes. How do you prepare for the mile markers? Marathon: January 1, 2022 to December 5, 2023; Half Marathon: January 1, 2023 to December 5, 2023 . For this, you would need to have proof of your running ability or be one of the fastest runners. Eligibility: Marathon Tours & Travel, an authorized tour operator, is required to offer travel arrangements in conjunction with guaranteed race entry. 1-5. 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. 3-3.11. Gebrselase was overtaken in the races final miles by Ashete Bekere of Ethiopia, who finished second in 2:17:58, nearly two minutes behind Kosgei. Except in the event of intentional or gross negligence, the organizer shall not be held in any way responsible for any of the following. 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. Participants are obliged to report to the event organizer if positive COVID-19 has been detected. There is no official timeline on when Japans borders will open to visa-free travel for tourism purposes. Time limit is 7 hours - gun time, not chip time. Applicants must enter through the RUN as ONE website. Applicants must achieve the qualifying times in events that are either World Athletics Label, World Athletics Elite Label, or World Ahtletics Elite Platinum Label, within a time frame specified by us. 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. For the Tokyo Marathon, there is also the option to gain entry through a charity. 1. In certain cases, the event organizer will provide medical expenses following the event. Fanplus, Inc.; Shimizu Octo, Inc.; TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.; SAGAWA EXPRESS CO., LTD.; Photocreate Co. Ltd. 1) Marathon: 3-3.12. If the decision is made to cancel the marathon, event fees may be refunded and participants may have their entries deferred, depending on the timing of the decision and the reason for the cancellation. But Kosgei turned on the jets, running the next 5 kilometers in 15:48, her fastest 5K split of the race. Please note, in case of emergency, life rescue is prioritized and the opposite sex may execute the operation (usage of AED, chest compression, etc.). It is one of the world's most popular marathons and is known for its flat, fast course. Note, the "My Entry" page created for this event is scheduled to be deleted in late May 2023. Tokyo Marathon Foundation All Rights Reserved. For instance, protocols pertaining to COVID-19 (such as pre-testing, certification, and prevention measures), details about aid stations, and race day spectatorship are still unclear. 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. . Clothing for the purpose of promoting or advertising an individual name, a specific region or an organization that the event organizer does not acknowledge. 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 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. The qualifying window was January 1 through December 31, 2022. * Packet Pick-up will not be allowed without valid photo-ID check. The number of time-based entries was capped at 6,000 for 2019 (3,000 for each gender). In his book 26 Marathons, Meb Keflizighi describes how, after finding out that he was the defending Olympic Marathon champion, and the defending New York City Marathon champion, people would ask him if h. 13-1. 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. No exceptions. Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya, the .css-1hr08dr{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.125rem;text-decoration-color:#59E7ED;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:inherit;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-1hr08dr:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}greatest marathoner of all time, added another title to his long list of accolades, winning the Tokyo Marathon in 2:02:40. Cut-off Times: Unfortunately, the only ways for non-elite U.S. citizens to score an automatic bib are entering via the lottery or running for charity; only U.K. residents can time-qualify for this event. Use of articles that could cause other participants to mistakenly recognize as a starting signal and cause confusion to the race management, or use of a devices with strong sound volume that may disturb others. 11. Runners always look for the next big challenge for them to tackle. The organizer will not be held responsible for any late entry due to error caused by certain PCs, browsers, operating systems and/or poor Internet connectivity. Any objection against its judgement will not be accepted. Female runners between the ages of 18-44 need to finish under 3:00 hours. It is recommended that three doses of COVID-19 vaccine are inoculated in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, reduce the number of fatalities and hospitalizations to the greatest extent possible, and thereby preventing the spread of COVID-19. Unsuccessful applications automatically transfer to General Entry for further possible selection. In 2017 the race adopted a new course that finishes in front of the Tokyo station area, and in 2018 saw a new Japanese record set for the first time in 16 years. It is important to note that there is water available every 5 kilometers of the race. Currently, visitors to Japan must have a visa, which generally requires purchase of a tour package. The information below outlines time qualifier standards for guaranteed entry to the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. 9. ENTRY OPENRUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2023 "Semi-Elite (Overseas)" entry Now Open . This regulation was created in the interest of preventing the spread of COVID-19 at the Tokyo Marathon 2023. Weeks Following the Race Day (until March. Wearing of the mask will be required until the start line, and conversation with other participants shall be kept at minimal. If you live outside of Japan and are fairly quick, you might qualify for the Run as One Semi-Elite overseas field, which is usually capped at 300 runners (the percentage of males and females selected varies). 3-3.2. However, this is on a first come, first serve basis. 2. - Participants capable of completing the race within 2 hours and 10 minutes using a racing wheelchair. 3-3.3. 8. Wheelchair (Marathon,10.7km Race): 9:05 a.m. Marathon:9:10 a.m. (Wave Start) - Invited Athletes: domestic and international runners nominated by the organizer and/or the JAAF. 2) 10.7km Race: 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. If youd rather not roll the dice or raise funds for a bib, however, you can aim to hit the qualifying standards set by the individual marathons. Wearing of the mask is not mandated on the course, but masks cannot be discarded on the course and participants are expected to carry the mask at all times. However, there are usually only 35,000 places available. Notably, as of August 2022, the borders to Japan remain closed to the common tourist seeking to travel Japan at their own leisure. Furthermore, runners who lag excessively behind the cut-off time pace may be stopped to leave the course at anytime. Contact| 1) Refunds of event fees will be specified in the Entry Regulation. 1-5) Wheelchair Elite Applications will commence in December. Changing clothes in undesignated locations and/or urinating or defecating at places other than toilet facilities. 13. 1. It is usually expected that around 300,000 people register. Also with Run with Heart, you can gain entry by being one of the top 300 highest donations. Finishing place is determined by net time.). The Marathon begins in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building. Packet Pick-up times will be preassigned within a specific time frame, and reservation will be required. Qualifying times for the 2021 race were broken down by age like this: Happening this year on Sunday, October 10, Chicago is favored by runners seeking fast times on a pancake-flat course lined with motivating crowds. Thank you for reading! The event has about 30,000 places for the marathon, for which almost 300,000 people apply, with final selections based on a lottery. * Racing wheelchair requirements are specified in the latest "Rules and Regulations" set forth by the World Para Athletics. If COVID-19 testing conducted by the event organizer results in a positive result, participation in the event will be denied. Gebrselase held on for third in 2:18:18. 10. Some recommendations are: $$$Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo$$The Tokyo Station HotelMarunouchi Hotel$Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo MarunouchiCourtyard by Marriott Tokyo StationDaiwa Roynet Hotel Tokyo Kyobashi, Closest Stations: Tokyo station, Nihombashi station, Otemachi station. * There will be photo-ID check at Packet Pick-up (must be in person; proxy is not allowed). 13-3.3. Also, legal action will be taken if damage or loss occurs to the event organizer due to the provided false information. The Elite category is limited to 100 participants. There were 27 sub-2:10 finishers on the mens side. Marathon: 7 hours (9:10 a.m. - 4:10 p.m.) *The time limit will be based on the starting gun of the first wave. More information is available in Japanese on the official One Tokyo website. The event . Tokyo Marathon Foundation All Rights Reserved. The marathon is largely oversubscribed meaning a lot of people do not get entry into the race. The 2022 Tokyo Marathon in itself was cancelled; thus, preventing the occurrence (and confusion) of two Tokyo Marathons in the same year. 13-3.4.1. Kosgei, Kipchoge Win 2022 Tokyo Marathon. For additional details, please visit the official Tokyo Marathon 2023 website. Qualifying TimeMen's Full Marathon: Under 2hrs 32min 00secWomen's Full Marathon: Under 3hrs 19min 00sec*The record can be either gun time or net time. 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. Important information for Tokyo Marathon 2023 runners and volunteers can be found here. The Tokyo Marathon is arguably the hardest of the Marathon Majors to get in to. 1-2) Records of the other entrants will be based on net time; the time recorded from the start of the starting line. For both the marathon, and wheelchair marathon races, the prize money accordingly to the results will be awarded in accordance with separate rules. 2) World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations and the competition rules of the Tokyo Marathon applies to the wheelchair marathon. Privacy Policy| Cancellation due to earthquake within Japan. In the past, weve observed more athletes opt to stay closer to the finish near Tokyo Station than the start. 12. Body temperature check and data registry into the app will be required daily. He has multiple victories in London and Berlin, and he won Chicago in 2014. 1. In addition to 13-1.1. above, cancellation due to a physical phenomenon that would make it impossible to guarantee safe running on the course, resulting in police authorities issuing a request that the event be canceled. By Patrick Burke.