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Tokyo Marathon qualifying times 2027

Tokyo has no age-group qualifying times. Its overseas semi-elite program (RUN as ONE) takes 25 men and 25 women, fastest first; everyone else enters the lottery.

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Qualifying times only count from certified courses in each race's qualifying window. See the races where most runners qualify.

Tokyo 2027 semi-elite standard
AgeMenWomen
19+Under 2:22:00Under 2:50:00
Qualifying window
For 2027: races run from July 2024 to June 2026. Applications closed August 13, 2026.
Courses that count
World Athletics Label road races only.
Timing
Gun time only.
  • The semi-elite program is for runners living outside Japan.
Official Tokyo qualifying page

Common questions

What is the Tokyo Marathon qualifying time?

Tokyo has no age-group qualifying times. Its semi-elite standard is under 2:22:00 for men and 2:50:00 for women; everyone else enters the lottery.

Does a qualifying time guarantee entry to the Tokyo Marathon?

Tokyo has no age-group qualifying times. Its overseas semi-elite program (RUN as ONE) takes 25 men and 25 women, fastest first; everyone else enters the lottery.

When do I have to run my Tokyo qualifying time?

For 2027: races run from July 2024 to June 2026. Applications closed August 13, 2026.

Which races count for Tokyo qualifying?

World Athletics Label road races only. Timing: Gun time only.

From the official Tokyo site, checked October 2026. Confirm with the race before you enter.

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