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Tokyo Marathon 2027
Tokyo Marathon 2027 is on Sunday 7 March, its 20th year. The gun goes at 9:10am at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and the route runs via Suidobashi, Kanda, Nihombashi, Asakusa’s Kaminarimon, Ryogoku, Monzen-nakacho, Ginza and Hibiya to finish on Gyoko-dori in front of Tokyo Station, with a seven-hour limit; the wheelchair race starts first, at 9:05. It is also a Japanese selection race for the Beijing World Championships and the Los Angeles Olympics, so the elite race up front will be fierce.
The route leaves the Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and passes Nihombashi, Asakusa’s Kaminarimon, Ryogoku and Ginza before ending at Tokyo Station.
Runners watch the city change around them; spectators can choose a favourite district and wait for someone they know.
It is a Japanese selection race for the Beijing World Championships and the Los Angeles Olympics, and one of the World Marathon Majors.
Every change in the lead pack matters for a place, and from the roadside you see them sweep past in seconds.
Checked · 2026-10-02
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Roads along and near the course are very congested on race day, and the organisers advise against driving.
The route map shown is the 2026 reference; 2027 aid stations, closures and spectator access follow this year’s notices.
Official 2026 course reference linked from the current route page, retaining landmarks and distances. Use current guidance for 2027 aid stations, closures and spectator access.
2027-03-07 wheelchair race 9:05am, marathon 9:10am, course closes 4:10pm (Tokyo time)
Asia/TokyoFollow official venue guidance and temporary public-transport plans; do not rely on event-day parking.
Spectators need no ticket; runners take part with their entry and bib.
Free to watch · general entry lottery closed
Accessible seating, companion policies and assistance vary by venue or ticket type; confirm with the organiser before purchase.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
nakashi from Chofu, Tokyo, JAPAN · CC BY-SA 2.0 Image source
Tokyo Marathon Foundation
Only confirmed dates, competition formats or admission details for this edition are used. Unannounced competitors, exhibitors, films and guests are not promised to appear.
Information checked on 2026-10-02
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