Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo, Japan · Sunday 28 February 2027
The Tokyo Marathon is a major annual marathon held on a certified urban road course, extending 42.195 kilometers through the heart of Japan's capital. The course starts at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and finishes at the Japan National Stadium, traversing a variety of distinct districts and passing numerous city landmarks.
Difficulty Calculator
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Adjusted Time
4:57:27
Time difference: +57.5 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain609m
Elevation High68m
Elevation Low4m
Weather Forecast
High16°C
Low4°C
Chance of Rain0%
How hard is Tokyo Marathon?
Very Difficultharder than 95% of marathons
Flattest / easiestHardest
On our difficulty model, Tokyo Marathon plays about 54 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #55 hardest of 1150 marathons we analyse, and #1 of 15 in Japan. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
What will you run at Tokyo Marathon?
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Tokyo Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:40:07 | +40:07 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:18:37 | +48:37 |
| 4:00:00 | 4:57:27 | +57:27 |
| 4:30:00 | 5:36:38 | +1:06:38 |
| 5:00:00 | 6:16:11 | +1:16:11 |
| 5:30:00 | 6:56:06 | +1:26:06 |
| 6:00:00 | 7:36:24 | +1:36:24 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Tokyo Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
Tokyo Marathon is a full marathon held in Tokyo, Japan. It is scheduled for Sunday 28 February 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 609m of total climbing, with its high point near 68m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Tokyo Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
This is a very challenging course with 609m of total climbing - well above the average trail marathon - topping out around 68m above sea level. Hill training is essential, and you should expect a slower finish time than on a flat course.
Expected Race Day Weather
Based on historical weather data for February, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Near-ideal running temperatures are expected, ranging from 4°C to 16°C. This temperature range is widely considered optimal for marathon performance, allowing efficient heat dissipation without cold-related issues. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.
Surface Type: Trail
Tokyo Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare Tokyo Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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