Sustainable Projects through Tokyo Marathon 2025

Achievements in Tokyo Marathon 2024

In an effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the international community has set out to pursue, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation has been launching sustainability initiatives as part of the Tokyo Marathon events (sustainable event management) including charity projects and sports volunteering activities in cooperation with official partners.
In addition, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Sports Legacy Program works to achieve a diverse and peaceful society through donations. The Tokyo Marathon Foundation will continue to promote sustainability initiatives, diversity and cooperation, and create new lifestyles and a society where we can all coexist together.

Using electric vehicles along the course

In collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's Zero Emission Vehicle promotion initiative, clean electric vehicles, such as Porsche Taycan, will be used as part of the support fleet necessary for event operations. This effort aims to reduce CO₂ emissions, providing a cleaner environment for athletes and contributing to sustainability.

Diversity Initiatives

As a member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation is committed to promoting DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) and aims to be the most inclusive race in the world, respecting the diversity and identities of participants.
At the Tokyo Marathon 2025, we will be adding the non-binary option to gender selection and trialing the introduction of Duo Teams, so that anyone can take on the challenge in their own way.
Through these and other initiatives, we aim to create a more inclusive society through Tokyo Marathon 2025, and will promote sustainability efforts aimed at creating a warm and friendly event that takes into consideration people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ (sexual minorities) in particular.

Addition of non-binary option

We will add "non-binary" to the gender selection (male/female).
As society as a whole works to create an environment that accepts diversity, a non-binary option will be added to the gender category for general runners starting from this race, which has already been introduced in other AbbottWMM races and will be added to meet the needs of the increasingly diverse runners. Participant lists and records will display "male," "female," or "non-binary."
In addition, as part of our efforts to manage the race in a way that is responsive to diverse gender identities,we have conducted surveys about non-binary people and will provide changing rooms and toilets that are opento all (located at the start, 10.7km finish, and finish areas). We have also offered seminars on LGBTQ+ issuesfor volunteers and administrators and will continue the educational activities to share accurate knowledge andinformation.

*What is non-binary?
A sexuality that allows one to fit their gender identity or expression outside the "male" or "female" frameworks.

With advice from Pride House Tokyo on the proper information regarding sexuality, how best to share said information, and how to operate events in a way that accommodates all sexualities, we are working to improve our own operational know-how.

*The foundation has also signed an agreement with Pride House Tokyo to promote diversity in sporting events. (2019)

Trial implementation of the Duo Team program

We will be announcing the trial implementation about the Duo team in the general entry, with the aim ofproviding an opportunity for people with cerebral palsy and other conditions that make it difficult for them torun on their own to take on the challenge of a marathon. Starting time is planned at 9:05 a.m. which is thesame as the wheelchair race.As this is a trial run for this race, recommendations will be made by experienced runners from the AbbottWorld Marathon Majors.

*What is a Duo Team?
Duo Teams are teams of two runners where one runner pushes a safe, customized special buggy carrying arider who has a permanent physical disability and cannot walk or run. They have already participated in otherAbbottWMM races.

Promotion of Reuse of Volunteer Apparel

Apparel distributed to volunteers and participants will be encouraged for reuse at future events.

Upcycle of Tokyo Marathon flags

Flags produced for the Tokyo Marathon 2025 will be made into bags and sold. In support of employment for the disabled, sewing work will be outsourced to facilities that employ people with disabilities, with a portion of bag sales proceeds donated to the Tokyo Goodwill Bank (Tokyo Council of Social Welfare).