Tokyo Marathon 2026
The Parkinson's Foundation is an Official International Charity of Tokyo Marathon 2026. By signing up to run as a Parkinson's Champion you commit to raising funds and awareness for the Parkinson's Foundation, and in return you get access to a free entry (bib) to the race in addition to tons of other fun benefits and perks. You can learn more about our program at Run4PD.org.
Our Tokyo Marathon 2026 team is full and we are no longer accepting applications. We hope to have bibs available for 2027. You can register your interest and apply here.
Part of the World Marathon Majors, this flat and fast course has played host to several records and is attended by as many as 2 million spectators annually – that’s c.15% of Tokyo’s population. The course is said to symbolize the past, present and the future of Tokyo, traversing the city’s major districts including Kanda, where you can take in traditional architecture, the halfway point at Ryogoku and the finish at Tokyo Station. One of the world’s most popular races and Asia’s biggest marathon, take your place in history.
If you have questions, send us an email at Run4PD@Parkinson.org. For more information about the race itself, visit the Tokyo Marathon Homepage.
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