How to get into the Tokyo Marathon 2027.
All 3 ways into the Tokyo Marathon in Tokyo, with the ballot dates and the published ballot odds.
Ways in
There are 3 ways into the Tokyo Marathon, each with what it involves and, where we have it, the organizer's own detail.
- 01
Ballot
Apply while the ballot is open. Places are then drawn at random from everyone who applied, and those drawn are invited to pay the entry fee.
At this race: General entry lottery, domestic and overseas.
- 02
Charity place
Take a place from a partner charity and commit to raising a minimum amount for it. Charities usually ask you to apply and choose their runners.
At this race: Charity entries with a donation.
- 03
Tour operator package
Buy a travel package (usually hotel plus race entry) from an official tour operator. It costs more than entering yourself, but the place is guaranteed.
At this race: International travel partners with guaranteed entries.
Ballot dates
The ballot for the 2027 race, as the organizer announced it.
Ballot opens
15 Aug 2026
Ballot closes
31 Aug 2026
Draw
TBA
Results
TBA
Ballot odds
Applicants and ballot places as the organizer or the press published them. The chance is worked out only where both numbers were published for the same year; ballot places are those drawn in the ballot, not the whole field.
| Race year | Applicants | Ballot places | Chance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 293,275 | 26,370 | 9.0% · 1 in 11 | marathon.tokyo General entry lottery, marathon only: applicants and general-entry field. The 2020 mass race was later cancelled. |
| 2019 | 330,271 | 27,370 | 8.3% · 1 in 12 | toyokeizai.net General entry lottery, marathon only: applicants and general-entry capacity. |
Charity places and tours
Both are guaranteed places. A charity place asks you to raise a minimum amount; a tour package bundles entry with travel and a hotel.
Charity places
No charity places listed yet.
We're gathering them from organizers. Until then, the official site lists its charity partners.
FAQ
- When does the Tokyo Marathon ballot open?
- The ballot for the 2027 race opened on 15 Aug 2026 and closed on 31 Aug 2026. Dates for the 2028 ballot haven't been announced yet.
- What are my chances in the Tokyo Marathon ballot?
- For the 2020 race, 26,370 ballot places went to 293,275 applicants: about 1 in 11 (9.0%).
- Can I get into the Tokyo Marathon without the ballot?
- Yes. Besides the ballot there are 2 other ways in. Charity place: Charity entries with a donation. Tour operator package: International travel partners with guaranteed entries.
Looking for other ballots? See every ballot opening soon.