Tokyo Marathon 2024

Live Stream, TV, Route, Date, Start Time

The Tokyo marathon is one of the largest marathons in the world and now has the distinction of being included since 2013 as one of the 6 World Marathon Majors, along with Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York. There are over 35,000 participants for the event, in a race that is generally oversubscribed by a ratio in excess on 10-1, making this one of the harder marathons to enter into.

The Tokyo marathon in it's current form has been taking place only since 2007, but prior to that there were 2 previous marathon events in the city, the Tokyo-New York Friendship International Marathon and the Tokyon International Marathon, which had the odd feature of sharing the event on alternate years. As well as the marathon there is also a 10.7k race that takes place on the same day.

Race Schedule

The Tokyo marathon in 2024 is scheduled for 3rd of March.

Marathon Course Details

The Tokyo marathon, as is usual with races of this size, has staggered start times:

9.05am: Wheelchair marathon
9.10am: Marathon starts & 10.7km start
11.10am: 10k finish
4.10pm: Marathon finish

See the full course map here:

Tokyo marathon course

TV & Live Streaming

For local viewers the marathon is broadcast live on TV by the Nippon Television Network Corporation

The Tokyo marathon has enjoyed excellent TV and online coverage in recent years and this year will be no exception, with the entire race streaming live online:

Tokyo marathon live stream

Hotels and Accommodation

There is plenty of accommodation to choose from in Tokyo, but it will be busy over the marathon weekend to be sure to book in advance. Also note that if you are travelling to Tokyo specifically to take part in the marathon the organisers may be able to help you with accoomodation, information should arrive with your race pack.

You can check out availability and make online reservations for local hotels here.

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