Tokyo Marathon Registration 2027
The Tokyo Marathon uses a lottery system and typically opens registration in August. The window is short and easy to miss. Here are the latest dates, deadlines, and how to enter for 2027.
When does Tokyo Marathon registration open?
Tokyo Marathon registration for the next race year usually opens in August. For the 2027 race, registration often begins around early August and closes within a few weeks. The Tokyo Marathon registration window is one of the shortest on the World Marathon Majors calendar—if you are searching for when Tokyo Marathon registration opens, set a reminder before the official announcement.
How does entry work?
Entry is primarily through a lottery. Charity entries exist with separate timelines. There is no Boston-style qualifying standard for the general lottery. International applicants follow the organizer’s published process; capacity is limited and demand is extremely high.
Key dates
- Registration opens: Early Aug 2026 (typical start; confirm on the official Tokyo Marathon site)
- Registration closes: Late Aug 2026 (often around late August)
- Race day: Mar 7, 2027
Don’t miss registration
RaceDrop emails you once—24 hours before the published signup window—for the Abbott World Marathon Majors you select on the home page. Get notified before Tokyo Marathon registration opens.
FAQ
When does Tokyo Marathon registration open?
Typically in August for the following year’s race. Exact Tokyo Marathon registration dates change annually—always verify the official announcement.
How hard is it to get into the Tokyo Marathon?
Very competitive. Hundreds of thousands of lottery applicants compete for a limited field. Many runners apply multiple years before securing a spot.
How fast does Tokyo Marathon registration fill?
It is a lottery, not first-come registration—you must apply inside the published window. Missing the window means waiting for the next cycle.