The Tokyo Marathon 2021 will be held on Sunday, October 17, 2021, with the furtherance to deliver elite and mass races together in the original field size.
Details of the Race Information are planned to be further determined.
In addition, to create a momentum leading to the Tokyo Marathon 2021, the Tokyo Marathon 2021-related events will be held in early March 2021 (roughly a week-long surrounding March 7). The events will include a virtual marathon for global participation, as well as running events within Tokyo.
Details will be announced within December 2020.
[Future Schedule (provisional)]
| December 2020 | Announcing the Tokyo Marathon 2021-related event details |
| January 2021 | Entry deferral selection (2021 or 2022) by the registered runners of the Tokyo Marathon 2020 (excluding elite athletes) |
| March 2021 | Launching the Tokyo Marathon 2021-related events (surrounding March 7) Announcing the Race Information of Tokyo Marathon 2021 |
| October 17, 2021 | Tokyo Marathon 2021 |
<To Registered Runners of the Tokyo Marathon 2020>
As formerly announced, the registered runners of the Tokyo Marathon 2020 can defer their entry to either the following events:
- Tokyo Marathon 2021 (New Date): October 17, 2021 (Sunday) *provisional
- Tokyo Marathon 2022: March 6, 2022 (Sunday) *provisional
Further details are emailed today to applicable runners from the Tokyo Marathon Entry Desk.
In preparation for the next event, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation is carefully reviewing plans that will adhere to the situation surrounding COVID-19. We would like to thank everyone in advance for the great support and understanding as we continue to work diligently to deliver a safe and secure event.
