Frequently Asked Questions
EVENT DAY
What does the course look like?
You can check out the course map HERE
Which hotel is best to stay in for Toyko/Japan?
For assistance with finding lodging in Tokyo, please contact the Tokyo Marathon Hotel Reservation Desk at KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL (Kinki Nippon Tourist Co., Ltd.).
Tokyo Marathon Hotel Reservation Desk: marathon@or.knt.co.jp
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. JST (closed Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays)
*The Hotel Reservation Desk is scheduled to open in November 2026 (subject to change).
For other inquiries related to the Tokyo Marathon 2027, please contact the Tokyo Marathon Entry Desk via email.
Tokyo Marathon Entry Desk: tm-entrydesk@or.knt.co.jp
Tokyo Marathon Hotel Reservation Desk: marathon@or.knt.co.jp
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. JST (closed Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays)
*The Hotel Reservation Desk is scheduled to open in November 2026 (subject to change).
For other inquiries related to the Tokyo Marathon 2027, please contact the Tokyo Marathon Entry Desk via email.
Tokyo Marathon Entry Desk: tm-entrydesk@or.knt.co.jp
What is the name of the closest train station near the staging area?
Shinjuku Station and Nishi-Shinjuku Station.
Please check the detail in the Runner Handbook which is scheduled to be provided in mid-February 2027.
Please check the detail in the Runner Handbook which is scheduled to be provided in mid-February 2027.
What day should I arrive?
We suggest you arrive between Thursday March 4th-Friday March 5th to get used to the time change and also have time to pick up your packet and bib.
Where and when will packet pick up be?
Packet Pick-up (Athlete Bibs pick-up) will take place at Tokyo Big Sight South Exhibition Hall.
March 4 (Thu.) and March 5 (Fri.), 2027 Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
March 6 (Sat.), 2027 Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
* There will be no registration or packet pick-up on the race day.
March 4 (Thu.) and March 5 (Fri.), 2027 Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
March 6 (Sat.), 2027 Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
* There will be no registration or packet pick-up on the race day.
FUNDRAISING
Is there a fundraising guide to help with ideas?
Yes we do have a fundraising guide that can be found HERE to download.
Is this donation tax deductible?
LIVESTRONG, is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
Are there fundraising requirements to participate in the Tokyo Marathon?
Yes. All runners have a fundraising minium of $8,500. All fundraising minimums must be met by February 28, 2027 11:59pm Central Time.
How do I submit a check donation?
Anyone wishing to make a donation via check should send the check and a note with the participant's name & firehouse # (if applicable) to the address below: Livestrong Attn: Tokyo Marathon, 623 W 38th St. Ste. 105 Austin, TX 78705
How do I process funds sent directly to me via Venmo, Cash App, or Zelle?
If you receive funds via electronic apps, you must personally donate those funds to your personal fundraising page. Livestrong cannot issue a receipt for donations not made directly through the fundraising site.
How do I track my training mileage on the fundraising page?
You can start tracking your training mileage on your fundraising page now! Check out this VIDEO that shows you how to start tracking.
