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Tokyo Marathon Elite Field

The Tokyo Marathon elite field is out, and it’s a pretty good one. On the women’s side are the last 3 winners, Sutume Asefa Kebede, Rosemary Wanjiru and Brigid Kosgei, 2022 world champion Gotytom Gebreslase, last year’s Dubai winner Tigist Ketema and another 6 women in the 2:17-2:19 range. Top Japanese draw Ai Hosoda hopes to get into the sub-2:20 club after a 2:20:31 PB in Berlin last fall.The

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Tokyo Marathon Increases Entry Fees for 2026

Citing increased operating costs as a result of rising prices, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation announced on Jan. 22 that it will be raising entry fees for the 2026 edition of the race. Including taxes and fees, entry for residents of Japan will increase 20% from ¥16,500 to ¥19,800. International entries will increase 43.75% from $160 USD to $230 USD.The move was approved at a board meeting on the