🇯🇵 Tokyo Marathon 2027

Race date, general entry lottery and how to get an entry. Last checked 8 Nov 2026.

Key dates
2027 race Sun, 7 Mar 2027
General entry lottery
14–28 Aug 2026
Results 18 Sept 2026
Last edition 1 Mar 2026
Official entry info ↗ Official website ↗
How to get an entry

The general entry lottery for 2027 ran 14–28 Aug 2026, with results on 18 Sept 2026.

Roughly 300,000 applicants for about 30,000 places. The next lottery (2028 race) is expected around mid-August 2027.

Other routes

  • ONE TOKYO membership priority entry (a short window before the general lottery)
  • Charity entry (donation-based, opens in early summer)
  • “RUN as ONE” semi-elite category with qualifying times
  • Official overseas travel partners with guaranteed entry

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Frequently asked questions

When is the Tokyo Marathon 2027?

Sun, 7 Mar 2027.

When does the Tokyo Marathon ballot open?

The general entry lottery for 2027 ran 14–28 Aug 2026, with results on 18 Sept 2026. Roughly 300,000 applicants for about 30,000 places. The next lottery (2028 race) is expected around mid-August 2027.

Are there other ways to get into the Tokyo Marathon?

ONE TOKYO membership priority entry (a short window before the general lottery). Charity entry (donation-based, opens in early summer). “RUN as ONE” semi-elite category with qualifying times. Official overseas travel partners with guaranteed entry.

Independent site, not affiliated with the Tokyo Marathon or Abbott World Marathon Majors. Dates can change — always confirm on the official website before booking travel.

Sources: marathon.tokyo · marathon.tokyo

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