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

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.)

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.