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RACE INFORMATION

  • Race Name
    Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2025
  • Organizer
    Tokyo Marathon Foundation
  • Co-organizers
    Tokyo Metropolitan Government; JAAF (Japan Association of Athletics Federations); Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled
  • Managing Organization
    Tokyo Athletics Association
  • Operation Support
    Japan Para Athletics
  • Supporting Organizations
    Japan Industrial Track & Field Association
  • Official Partners
    New Balance Japan, Inc.
    Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd.
    KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL
    Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co.,Inc.
    Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group , Inc.
    TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.
    Rokko Butter, Co., Ltd.
    Photocreate Co., Ltd
  • Official Suppliers
    NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION
    Porsche Japan K.K.
  • Events
    Half Marathon (21.0975km)
  • Date
    Sunday, October 19, 2025 (rain or shine)
  • Start/Finish Area
    Japan National Stadium (10-1, Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku, Tokyo)
    JR Sobu Line: 5-minute walk from Sendagaya Station or Shinanomachi Station
    Subway Oedo Line: 1-minute walk from Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station(Exit A2)
  • Course
    Japan National Stadium (Start) -- Tomihisacho -- Suidobashi -- Jinbocho -- Kanda -- Nihonbashi(First turning point) -- Kanda -- Jinbocho -- Hitotsubashigashi(Second turning point) -- Jinbocho -- Suidobashi -- Tomihisacho -- Japan National Stadium (Finish)
    * This course is certified by the JAAF and World Athletics.
  • Cut-off Times & Start Times
    Cut-off Times
    • Half Marathon: 3 hours (8:05 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.)
    • Wheelchair: 1 hour and 40 minutes (8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.)
    * The time is based on the gross time, ranging from the start gun
  • Eligibility
    18 years old or older on the race day and who fulfills the following conditions and whose participation is approved by the organizer.
    • General Entry(Men, Women and Non-binary): Eligible to finish the race under 2 hours and 40 minutes.
    • People with Disability(Men, Women and Non-binary): Eligible to finish the race under 2 hours and 40 minutes.
      * One guide runner per person is permitted based on the conditions set forth by the organizer (no guide animals allowed).
    • People with Disability (wheelchair/Men, Women and Non-binary): Athletes who can finish half marathon under 1 hour and 40 minutes in a racing wheelchair.
    • Semi-Elite Athletes
      • Japan
        • Athletes(Men and Women), registered with the JAAF in fiscal 2025.
        • Athletes(Men and Women) who meet the following time criteria in the JAAF certificated race or World Athletics Label Road Race with official records from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2025.
          Men's Half Marathon: Under 1hour 20minutes 00second
          Women's Half Marathon: Under 1hour 40minutes 00second
      • Overseas
        • Athletes(Men and Women) who meet the following participation time criteria in the World Athletics Label Road Race with official records from May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2025.
          Men's Half Marathon: Under 1hour 20minutes 00second
          Women's Half Marathon: Under 1hour 40minutes 00second
      * One guide runner per person is permitted based on the conditions set forth by the organizer (no guide animals allowed).
    • Elite Athletes
      • Athletes(Men and Women) who registered with the JAAF in fiscal 2025 who meet the requirements set forth by the JAAF.
      • Invited Athletes ( Men and Women / national and international runners nominated by the organizer and/or the JAAF.
    • Elite Para Athletes
      • Athletes(Men and Women) who registered with the Japan Para Athletics (JPA) and/or Japanese Para Sports Association (JPSA) have a valid classification and meet the requirements set forth separately.
      • Invited Athletes (Men and Women / national and international para athletes nominated by the organizer and/or JPA/JPSA.)
  • Field Size
    15,000
  • Competition Rules
    • The races will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the World Athletics, JAAF and the Race Organizer.
      As this race is an elite label recognized by the WA, the WA Road Race Label Regulations and the WA Advertising Regulations will be applied.
      Doping control will also be conducted in accordance with the World Athletics Anti-Doping Regulations.
    • To the all elite para athlete,the World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations and the competition rules of the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon will be applied.
      Doping control will also be conducted in accordance with the World Para Athletics Anti-Doping Regulations.
  • Entry Fee
    13,200 JPY　(Entry, handling fee and tax included)
    * The entry fee for students such as university students, graduate students, and vocational school students will be half, 6,600 JPY　(Entry, handling fee and tax included).
    * Donation for Noto Peninsula Earthquake(500 JPY) are gratefully accepted.
    * A transaction fee (14%) will be charged.
  • How to Enter
    Register online
  • Entry Period
    Registration will open on May 1, 2025 (Thu)
    * The registration period is defferent depending on the eligibility group.
    * Selection will be made by random drawing if the entry exceeds the field size.
    * Donation and Charity Runner applications open from April 25, 2025 (Fri).
  • Award
    • Elite Athletes: the top three men and women
    • Elite Para Athletes: the top three men and women (Award for each classification will be separately announced.)
    • Semi-Elite Athletes: Semi-elite top three men and women
    • Next Generation Athlete: The top man and woman who registered athletes of The Inter-University Athletic Union of Japan
  • Packet Pick-up
    • Date & Time
      October 17 (Fri), 2025　　Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
      October 18 (Sat), 2025　　Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
      * During the period, runners must conduct Packet Pick-up in person.
      * Packet Pick-up is not available on race day.
    • Location
      Japan National Stadium: 10-1, Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
  • EXPO
    • Date & Time
      October 17 (Fri), 2025　　Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Visitors must enter before 8:30 p.m.)
      October 18 (Sat), 2025　　Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Visitors must enter before 7:30 p.m.)
    • Location
      Japan National Stadium: 10-1, Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
  • Event Cancelation Guideline
    • The event is subject to cancellation if a cancellation request is received from respective authorities and agencies.
    • The event is subject to cancel due to natural disaster or in a situation in which delivering a safe event is difficult.
  • Others
    • Refunds of event fees will be specified in the Entry Regulation.
    • This event shall adhere to all national laws and regulations.
    • This outlined information is set forth for the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2025.