Tokyo, JapanMarathon
Tokyo Marathon 2027
Race day: Sun 7 Mar 2027
- Lottery
- Draw results are out
Last verified 13 Nov 2026, 23:33 UTC ·
How to get in
Every way in we know of for 2027, most useful first. Tap one for dates, rules and sources. Times are local to the event (Asia/Tokyo).
Lottery / ballot
General entry lottery (Japan and overseas)
US$230
Results out- Opened
- Fri 14 Aug 2026, 11:00 GMT+9
- Closes
- Fri 28 Aug 2026, 17:00 GMT+9
- Results
- Fri 18 Sept 2026
- Price
- US$230Overseas fee; domestic runners pay 19,800 JPY. Optional baggage service costs extra.
Applications were drawn by lottery because demand exceeded capacity. Selected runners pay between 18 and 30 September 2026. The general route also covers disability, wheelchair and duo-team divisions.
Official page Sources: [1][2][3]Club / member allocation
ONE TOKYO GLOBAL member entry (overseas)
No dates announced
Results out- Opened
- Fri 31 Jul 2026, 11:00 GMT+9
- Closes
- Thu 13 Aug 2026, 17:00 GMT+9
- Results
- Tue 1 Sept 2026
Early route for paid members of the official running club, with a lottery if oversubscribed. Payment ran 1–11 September 2026. The membership fee and field size come from a media guide only.
Official page Sources: [1][4]Qualifying time
RUN as ONE semi-elite entry (qualifying time)
No dates announced
Results out- Opened
- Fri 31 Jul 2026
- Closes
- Thu 13 Aug 2026
- Results
- Tue 1 Sept 2026
Entry by qualifying time, which varies by gender and location. Payment ran 1–11 September 2026.
Official page Sources: [1][3]Official transfer
Deferral to a later year
No dates announced
Unconfirmed- Opens
- Not announced
The guidelines say entries may be deferred to 2028 or 2029, and there is a one-time pregnancy or childbirth deferral with documents. Refunds depend on the cancellation date and reason.
Official page Source: [2]Charity place
Donation and charity runner entry
No dates announced
Closed- Opened
- Wed 24 Jun 2026
- Closes
- Thu 9 Jul 2026
- Results
- Tue 14 Jul 2026
Minimum donation depends on the chosen charity. About 5,000 places are allocated. A separate donation-only window closed on 31 August 2026.
Official page Sources: [1][2][3]
Tour operators1 more official operator
Listed by the organizer as official partners. We haven't checked each one's 2027 availability; ask them about packages with a guaranteed entry. Sources: [2][3]
- Kintetsu International (KNT) official tour packagesThe organizer names Kinki Nippon Tourist (KNT) and its partner agencies as the only sellers of packages that include an entry. The news page says accommodation reservations opened on 18 September 2026, but I did not confirm whether entry-inclusive packages are still available.
Similar races
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Transfers open: Tue 1 Dec 2026
- Draw pending
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- Lottery open
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- [1] Entry Schedule · Tokyo Marathon Foundation, accessed 4 Nov 2026
- [2] Entry Information · Tokyo Marathon Foundation, accessed 30 Sept 2026
- [3] Tokyo Marathon home · Tokyo Marathon Foundation, accessed 4 Nov 2026
- [4] Tokyo Marathon 2027: Overseas Entry, Fees & Lottery · Real Japan Guide, accessed 30 Sept 2026
Unofficial page. bibalerts is independent and not affiliated with the organizers of Tokyo Marathon; the name is used only to identify the event. Details can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you pay. Last verified 13 Nov 2026, 23:33 UTC.