Tokyo Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start, mild headwinds
Runners will face a cool start at 44°F, with temperatures rising to 48°F by the finish. A light headwind will challenge participants during miles 1-4 and 8-9, while a helpful tailwind will appear from miles 10-12 and 16-22. With humidity at 64%, it’s advisable to stay hydrated and consider pacing conservatively early on to manage the headwinds and maintain energy for the later miles.
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Race Info
The Tokyo Marathon starts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and finishes at Tokyo Station, passing the Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa on a mostly flat course. Benson Kipruto set the men's course record of 2:02:16 in 2024 and Brigid Kosgei set the women's course record of 2:14:29 in 2026. It's one of the seven Abbott World Marathon Majors and a World Athletics Platinum Label race, held on the first Sunday of March. It is Japan's largest marathon, with a 40,000-runner field filled by lottery.
