Tokyo Marathon 2027 qualifying times
Qualifying window: July 2024 – June 2026. No age groups. Timing: Gun (gross) time at a World Athletics Label road race. Times must be under the standard.
| Age group | Men | Women | Men pace /km | Women pace /km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All ages | 2:22:00 | 2:50:00 | 3:22 (5:25/mi) | 4:02 (6:29/mi) |
Source: Tokyo Marathon Foundation. Standards for race year 2027, last checked 2026-09-30. This site re-checks the official page automatically and updates this table when the organiser publishes new standards.
Does a qualifying time get you in?
The overseas ‘RUN as ONE’ semi-elite category has at most 25 places per gender, filled fastest-first. There are no age-group standards; everyone else enters through the general ballot.
How Tokyo compares with the other majors
The same age group can need very different times at different races. Your standard for the youngest group in each race:
| Race | Year | Youngest group | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:55:00 | 3:25:00 |
| London | 2027 | 18–39 | 2:52:00 | 3:38:00 |
| Chicago | 2027 | 16–34 | 2:50:00 | 3:20:00 |
| NYC | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:53:00 | 3:13:00 |
| Berlin | 2027 | Up to 44 (born 1982+) | 2:45:00 | 3:10:00 |
| Tokyo | 2027 | All ages | 2:22:00 | 2:50:00 |
| Sydney | 2027 | 18–34 | 2:45:00 | 3:18:00 |
Check every race at once with the marathon qualifying times checker, or plan your block with the training start date calculator.
How to run a Tokyo qualifier
- Pick an eligible, fast course inside the qualifying window — flat, cool and certified. Confirm it meets Tokyo’s rules before you enter.
- Train for a margin. Use the race time predictor with a recent half marathon; you want a prediction comfortably under your standard.
- Pace evenly. Build a plan with the marathon pace calculator and print a pace band.
- Fuel and carb-load. Plan with the carb loading and race fueling calculators.
Unofficial tool. Not affiliated with Tokyo Marathon Foundation. Rules, eligible races and standards are set by the organiser and can change — confirm on the official page before you apply.
Last reviewed: September 2026 · Health disclaimer