Race Information

• Race Name
  Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026
• 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.
  Photocreate Co., Ltd
• Events
  Half Marathon (21.0975km)
• Date
  Sunday, October 18, 2026 (rain or shine)
• Start/Finish Area
  MUFG STADIUM(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
  MUFG STADIUM(Japan National Stadium) Start -- Tomihisacho -- Suidobashi -- Jinbocho -- Kanda -- Nihonbashi(First turning point) -- Kanda -- Jinbocho -- Hitotsubashigashi(Second turning point) -- Jinbocho -- Suidobashi -- Tomihisacho -- MUFG STADIUM(Japan National Stadium) Finish
  * This course is certified by the JAAF and World Athletics.
• Cut-off Time &
  Start Time
  • Half Marathon: 3 hours (8:05 a.m. - 11:05 a.m.)
    * The time will be based on the starting gun for the first wave.
  • Wheelchair: 1 hour and 40 minutes (8:00 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.)

  
  * The start times are as follows:
  Wheelchair　　　　　　　　　　　　　8:00 a.m.
  Half Marathon　
  　First Wave Start 　　 　8:05 a.m.
  Half Marathon　　Second Wave Start　　8:08 a.m. (tentative)
  Half Marathon　　Third Wave Start 　　　8:15 a.m. (tentative)
• 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): Those who are capable of finishing the race within 2 hours and 40 minutes.
  • People with Disability (Men, Women and Non-binary): Those who are capable of finishing the race within 2 hours and 40 minutes.
    * People with disabilities who are unable to run independently are allowed to run with one guide runner. (Guide animals are not permitted.)
  • People with Disability (wheelchair/Men, Women and Non-binary): People who are capable of finishing the race within 1 hour and 40 minutes in a racing wheelchair.
  • Semi-Elite Athlete
    • Japan
      • Athletes(Men and Women), registered with the JAAF in fiscal 2026.
      • 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, 2024 to April 30, 2026.
        　　Men's Half Marathon: Under 1hour 14 minutes 00second
        　　Women's Half Marathon: Under 1hour 40minutes 00second
    • Overseas
      • Athletes(Men and Women) who meet the following time criteria in the World Athletics Label Road Race with official records from May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2026.
        　　Men's Half Marathon: Under 1hour 14minutes 00second
        　　Women's Half Marathon: Under 1hour 40minutes 00second
    * People with disabilities who are unable to run independently are allowed to run with one guide runner. (Guide animals are not permitted.)
  • Elite Athlete
    • Athletes(Men and Women) who registered with the JAAF in fiscal 2026 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 Athlete
    • Athletes (men and women) who are registered with the Japan Para Athletics (JPA) affiliated with the Japan Para Sports Association (JPSA) in fiscal year 2026, hold a valid classification as of the race day, and meet the requirment set forth separately.
    • Invited Athletes (Men and Women / national and international para athletes nominated by the organizer and/or JPA/JPSA.)
    • Eligible classes:
      ①Visually impaired T11/T12, Upper-limb impaired T45/T46, Wheelchair T53/T54
      ②All other classes in the IPC categories
• Field Size
  18,000
• 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 fee, 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).
  * Japan Premier Half Series "Priority Entry for the 2026 Full Series" is 19,200 JPY (Entry fee of 13,200 JPY and a priority entry fee of 6,000 JPY). (Handling fee and tax included)
  * Japan Premier Half Series "Priority Entry for the 2026 Individual Races" is 15,200 JPY (Entry fee of 13,200 JPY and a priority entry fee of 2,000 JPY). (Handling fee and tax included)
  * Through the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon’s “＋ONE Action”, we will accept donations of 500 JPY each to "Donation for the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake","Certified Nonprofit Corporation Nationwide Children’s Cafeteria Support Center Musubie" and "Ashinaga Foundation".
  * A transaction fee (14%) will be charged.
• How to Enter
  Register online
• Entry Period
  Registration will open on May 18, 2026 (Mon)
  * The registration period is defferent depending on the category.
  * Selection will be made by random drawing if the entry exceeds the field size.
  * Donation and Charity Runner entry open from April 15, 2026 (Wed).
• Award
  • Elite Athletes: the top three men and women
  • Elite Para Athletes: the top three athletes for Visually impaired T11/T12(Men and Women), Upper-limb impaired T45/T46(Men), Wheelchair T53/T54(Men and Women)
  • Semi-Elite Athletes: Semi-elite top three men and women(RUN as ONE - Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 “Wild Card Award")
  • Next Generation Athlete: The top man and woman(Eligible participants are students such as university students, graduate students, and vocational school students etc.)
• Packet Pick-up
  • Date & Time
    October 16 (Fri), 2026　Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
    October 17 (Sat), 2026　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【October 18(Sun)】.
  • Location
    MUFG STADIUM(Japan National Stadium): 10-1, Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
• EXPO
  • Date & Time
    October 16 (Fri), 2026　Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Visitors must enter before 8:30 p.m.)
    October 17 (Sat), 2026　Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Visitors must enter before 7:30 p.m.)
  • Location
    MUFG STADIUM(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 event will trial Duo Team participation.
  • This outlined information is set forth for the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026.