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The Tokyo Marathon moved
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There is a moment when life moves forward for everyone connected to the Tokyo Marathon.
Perhaps it was the day you decided to run.
The cheers that stayed
with you long after race day.
Or the experience of supporting others as a volunteer that inspired your next challenge.
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From runners and volunteers to the communities along the course and the Official Partners who support the race—
everyone connected to the Tokyo Marathon has a story of a moment when life moved forward.
Discover the stories of new challenges and
meaningful connections inspired by the Tokyo Marathon.
Discover the stories of new challenges and meaningful connections inspired by the Tokyo Marathon. VIEW ALL STORIES.
World Marathon Voices A Global Perspective on the Tokyo Marathon The TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director Wayne Larden
World Marathon Voices A Global Perspective on the Tokyo Marathon Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Race Director Clark Gardner
“Running Journeys” to Co-Creating Partner — How Kintetsu International and the Tokyo Marathon Created Unique “Running Experiences”
World Marathon Voices A Global Perspective on the Tokyo Marathon TCS London Marathon Race Director Hugh Brasher
“Running Journeys” to Co-Creating Partner — How Kintetsu International and the Tokyo Marathon Created Unique “Running Experiences”
“People Grow by Being Supported.”～VOLUNTAINER Marked its 10th Year of Foundation – Place where People Come Together, Step Up to Challenges and their Lives Move Forward～
From the Inaugural Race to the 20th Anniversary: Yuko Arimori on the Value of the Tokyo Marathon and “Running”
“The Legacy of the Tokyo Marathon” — The Race Director’s Baton Connecting 20th Editions —
World Marathon Voices A Global Perspective on the Tokyo Marathon The TCS Sydney Marathon Race Director Wayne Larden
World Marathon Voices A Global Perspective on the Tokyo Marathon Sanlam Cape Town Marathon Race Director Clark Gardner
World Marathon Voices A Global Perspective on the Tokyo Marathon TCS London Marathon Race Director Hugh Brasher
World Marathon Voices A Global Perspective on the Tokyo Marathon Abbott World Marathon Majors CEO Dawna Stone
“A Bond Linked by Sky and Road”— The Support and Spirit of the Tokyo Marathon and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Senior Non-commissioned Officer Association —
A Magical Symbol Uniting Strangers, Friends, and Family Across the World: A Connection Story Born on the Shinkansen
The Words That Set My Time in Motion Again A Story of Connection with Sara Hall
Journey in Memory of My Son Who Dreamt of Tokyo A Connection Story Born between Mother and Son
Stories from 2nd Run
World Marathon Voices
The World on the Value and Future of the Tokyo Marathon
Voices from the Leaders of the World's Greatest Marathons
How do the world's leading marathons see the Tokyo Marathon?
As part of the Tokyo Marathon's 20th Anniversary, Race Directors from the Abbott World Marathon Majors share their perspectives on what makes Tokyo unique, its place in the global running community, and the future they envision.
Through their stories, discover the Tokyo Marathon from a truly global perspective.
The World on the Value and
Future of the Tokyo Marathon
To celebrate the Tokyo Marathon's 20th Anniversary, Race Directors from the Abbott World Marathon Majors have come together to share special messages.
Drawing on the history and culture of their own races, they reflect on the Tokyo Marathon's evolution, its impact on the global marathon community, and the opportunities that lie ahead.
What is the Abbott World
Marathon Majors?
The Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) is a series comprising eight of the world's premier marathons:
Tokyo, Boston, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York.
In addition to its elite championship series, AWMM is home to one of marathon running's most prestigious achievements—the Six Star Finisher program.
Runners who complete all six Original Marathons—Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York—within the official time limit earn the coveted Six Star Finisher medal.
For runners around the world, it represents the ultimate marathon achievement and a lifelong goal.
A Global Perspective on the
Tokyo Marathon
In Tokyo, Inspiring the World.
Together, We're Shaping the Future
of Marathon Running.
How do the Race Directors of the world's
leading marathons see the Tokyo Marathon?
Representing Boston, London, Cape Town, Sydney, Berlin, Chicago, and New York, they share their perspectives on what makes Tokyo unique, its role in the global marathon community, and their vision for the future.
Discover how the world sees the Tokyo Marathon.