Tokyo Marathon 2026: Date, Race Start Time, Map, Route, TV Channels, Live Stream, Prize Money, Past Winner
The Tokyo Marathon 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. It serves as a key event in the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XVIII, the Marathon Grand Championship Series 2025-26, selection trials for the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026, and the Japanese Olympic Trial for the 2028 Olympic Games.
When is the Tokyo Marathon 2026?
The Tokyo Marathon 2026 will take place on Sunday, March 1, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. It is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XVIII, Marathon Grand Championship Series 2025-26, Asian Games 2026 selection trials, and Japanese Olympic Trials for 2028.
What Time does Tokyo Marathon 2026 Start?
Wheelchair Marathon: Starts at 9:05 a.m. JST (finish by 11:15 a.m., 2 hours 10 minutes cut-off).
Marathon (general) and 10.7 km Race: Starts at 9:10 a.m. JST (marathon finish by 4:10 p.m., 7-hour cut-off; 10.7 km finish by 11:10 a.m., 2-hour cut-off).
Wheelchair 10.7 km: Starts at 9:05 a.m. JST (finish by 9:45 a.m., 40-minute cut-off).
All times are gun time; cut-offs are for traffic/security management.
Where is the Tokyo Marathon 2026?
The race starts and finishes near the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. The marathon course (certified by World Athletics) passes iconic spots like Suidobashi, Ueno-hirokoji, Kanda, Nihombashi, Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate, Ryogoku, Monzen-nakacho, Ginza, Tamachi, Hibiya, and Tokyo Station/Gyoko-dori Ave. The 10.7 km race follows a shorter route to Nihombashi.
How to watch Tokyo Marathon 2026?
The official broadcaster is Nippon Television Network Corporation (NTV) in Japan, with live TV coverage expected on NTV and potentially international partners (e.g., similar to past years via NBC Sports or ESPN in some regions, or streaming on platforms like Hulu/ESPN+ in the US—check local listings closer to the date).
Live streams and highlights are typically available on the official Tokyo Marathon website (marathon.tokyo/en) or YouTube channels. International coverage often includes major sports networks in 150+ countries/territories, with live updates on social media.
Tokyo Marathon course details
The Tokyo Marathon 東京マラソン 2026 course starts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and finishes at Tokyo Station/Gyoko-dori Avenue, passing through iconic areas like Asakusa, Ginza, and Hibiya. The finish area is near the Imperial Palace. The route includes famous landmarks such as the Imperial Palace and Tokyo Tower.
Start & Finish
Start: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Shinjuku City Hall area, Shinjuku-ku).
Finish: Tokyo Station / Gyoko-dori Avenue (near the Imperial Palace in Marunouchi/Chiyoda-ku).
Full Marathon Course Route (Key Sections & Landmarks)
The route winds through historic, modern, and bustling districts:
Start (Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building) → Suidobashi → Jimbocho → Ueno-hirokoji → Kanda → Nihombashi (early urban sections with wide avenues).
→ Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate (near Senso-ji Temple, a historic highlight).
→ Ryogoku → Monzen-nakacho → Ginza (upscale shopping district, often lively with crowds).
→ Tamachi → Hibiya → Tokyo Station / Gyoko-dori Ave. (finish near the Imperial Palace moat and gardens).
Tokyo Marathon 2026 Course Map Download
Download the Tokyo Marathon Route Map in Japanese.
Download the Tokyo Marathon Route Map in English.
What is the Prize money for Tokyo Marathon 2026?
Prize money details for the elite fields (marathon and wheelchair) are not fully finalized in public announcements yet, but based on recent patterns and increases: Elite marathon: Typically around $600,000–$1,000,000 total purse (e.g., top prizes ~$80,000–$100,000 USD for 1st place men/women, with bonuses for world/course records).
Elite wheelchair: Increased for 2026—1st place now $25,000 USD (up from prior), 2nd $12,000, with payouts down to 8th place.
Amateur/general runners receive no prize money. Confirm exact figures on the official site closer to the event.
Past winner of Tokyo Marathon
The 2026 race has not occurred yet (it's scheduled for March 1, 2026). For reference, the most recent past winners (Tokyo Marathon 2025): Men's Marathon: Tadese Takele (Ethiopia) – 2:03:23
Women's Marathon: Sutume Asefa Kebede (Ethiopia) – 2:16:31
Men's Wheelchair: Tomoki Suzuki (Japan) – 1:19:14 (new course record)
Women's Wheelchair: Catherine Debrunner (Switzerland) – 1:35:56 (new course record)
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