Held on 19 October 2025, the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon offers participants a rare chance to race through central Tokyo on the official Paralympic Marathon course, with the run starting and ending at the Japan National Stadium. The route passes through renowned districts including Tomihisacho, Jinbocho, Kanda, Nihonbashi, Suidobashi, and returns via Yasukuni-dori, all on a JAAF and World Athletics-certified course. The event is organized by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation with support from JAAF, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled, and it welcomes general runners, para-athletes, and wheelchair divisions with accessible logistics and a 15,000-participant limit.
Race
Half Marathon
Race Date:
19 October, 2025
The Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2025, organized by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation with support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, JAAF, and Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled, will take place on Sunday, 19 October 2025, starting and finishing at the Japan National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The 21.1 km course follows the celebrated Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games marathon route through iconic districts such as Kanda and Nihonbashi.
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FAQs
What is the Tokyo Half Marathon?
How long is the Tokyo Half Marathon?
Where does the Tokyo Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Tokyo Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Tokyo Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Tokyo Half Marathon?
The Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2025, organized by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation with support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, JAAF, and Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled, will take place on Sunday, 19 October 2025, starting and finishing at the Japan National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The 21.1 km course follows the celebrated Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games marathon route through iconic districts such as Kanda and Nihonbashi.
The Tokyo Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Tokyo Half Marathon takes place in Tokyo, Japan.
Runna classifies the Tokyo Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Tokyo Half Marathon?
The Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2025, organized by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation with support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, JAAF, and Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled, will take place on Sunday, 19 October 2025, starting and finishing at the Japan National Stadium in Shinjuku, Tokyo. The 21.1 km course follows the celebrated Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games marathon route through iconic districts such as Kanda and Nihonbashi.
How long is the Tokyo Half Marathon?
The Tokyo Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Tokyo Half Marathon take place?
The Tokyo Half Marathon takes place in Tokyo, Japan.
What is the elevation gain of the Tokyo Half Marathon?
Runna classifies the Tokyo Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
How can I prepare for the Tokyo Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Tokyo Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Major City
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