Tokyo Marathon course.
The marathon course for 2027 (7 Mar 2027): flat, 60 m of climbing, point to point.
MarathonBQ course
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- 60 m
- total ascent
- Descent
- 90 m
- total descent
- Profile
- Flat
- PB territory
- Layout
- Point to point
- Road
- Time limit
- 7 h
- to finish
- Start
- 09:10
- local time
- Boston qualifier
- Yes
- times count for Boston
Marathon course records
- Men
- 2:02:16
- Women
- 2:15:55
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Flat, even pacing
The course is flat with only 60 m of total climb, so settle into goal pace early and keep effort even rather than saving energy for big hills.
From the elevation profile
- 02
Cool morning start
Typical race-day temperature is 9C, so expect a chilly wait before the 09:10 start; wear discardable layers and gloves for the early kilometers.
From the temperature
- 03
Point-to-point planning
The point-to-point route starts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and finishes beside Tokyo Station; arrange bag drop and a post-race meeting point before race day.
From the layout
- 04
Landmark checkpoints
The flat route passes Kaminarimon, Ginza and Zojoji Temple before finishing by Tokyo Station; use these landmarks to stay relaxed and keep your effort steady.
From the description
- 05
Start on time
With a 09:10 start at the Metropolitan Government Building, arrive early and use the organized corrals; don't cut it close on race morning.
From the start time
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.