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A JAAF-certified 21.0975 km course that starts on Hibiya-dori, the avenue used by the first and tenth legs of the Hakone Ekiden, then threads through Minato ward and climbs a steep final ramp to the finish at Tokyo Tower. Runners are split into four blocks and set off in a wave start at 08:40, with a 2 hour 30 minute limit and cutoff checkpoints on course.
Runs on Hibiya-dori, the road used by the Hakone Ekiden's first and tenth legs
Passes old temples and forested skyscraper districts of Minato ward
Finishes at Tokyo Tower
Steep final climb up to the Tokyo Tower finish
Runners pass each other on course and top runners can be seen up close
Qualification
Start / Finish
Around Minato Ward Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo; half marathon runners are divided into four blocks for a wave start
Tokyo Tower (half marathon and youth run); Metropolitan Shiba Park No. 4 site, north of the Minato Ward Library (fun run)
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Getting There
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What to bring
Athlete bib and timing chip – sent to participants in early November; there is no bib hand-out or reception at the venue on the day, so arrive at the designated place by the designated time with the bib already on
Shoes complying with World Athletics Technical Rule TR5 and the Regulations on Competition Shoes – check the WA-approved shoe list; shoes shown as "N (No)" on that list may not be used (use may lead to disqualification)
What you get
Finisher t-shirt
Finisher certificate
Chip timing
Race photos
Shirt for half marathon and youth run entrants, plus a finisher towel for finishers
Hand towel for fun run participants
Sports injury insurance arranged by the organiser
Downloadable finisher certificate: half marathon finishers get finish time plus 5 km splits, youth run finishers get finish time plus a 3 km split
On the day
Bag drop
Merchandise
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The charity entry on this page costs 40,000 yen, made up of the 10,000 yen race fee plus a 30,000 yen donation. Donations raised go to the Minato Ward Council of Social Welfare and similar bodies. Entrants carry a 600 yen handling fee on the 10,000 yen race fee, while the handling fee on the 30,000 yen donation is waived. Anyone who would rather not include a donation should use the general entry page.
No. There is no athlete check-in on race day. The participation guide (official programme), athlete bib and timing chip are posted to entrants in advance.
No. The Yuzure-ru transfer service is not available for this event, so entries cannot be transferred.
The half marathon sets off at 08:40 from the Shiba Park area in four blocks as a wave start, so the field spreads out quickly. The youth run starts at 08:30 and the fun run at 09:10.
Half marathon and youth run entrants receive a shirt, and finishers also receive a finisher towel. Fun run participants receive a hand towel. Half marathon finishers within the time limit can download a certificate showing finish time and 5 km splits.
Minato, Japan
Sunday, November 15, 2026
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