21.0975 km
Distance
95 m
Elevation Gain
2:05:30
Average Finish Time
30,000
Total Finishers
2010
Established
Flat
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Course & Elevation
The Tokyo Half Marathon starts in Shinjuku and finishes at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, traversing some of Tokyo's most iconic neighborhoods. The course passes through Meiji Shrine, Yoyogi Park, and runs along the Sakura-dori avenue, offering urban scenery throughout. The flat, fast course is perfect for personal records with minimal elevation change.
🌤️ Weather
Cool, crisp winter weather typical of Tokyo in January. Occasional rain but generally clear with low humidity, making it ideal running conditions.
🏆 Course Record
01:00:35
Kibiwott Kandie (2020)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ The Tokyo Half Marathon is one of Asia's largest half-marathons, attracting over 30,000 runners from around the world each January.
- ▸ The course features the iconic Meiji Shrine, one of Tokyo's most important Shinto shrines, as runners pass through the sacred grounds early in the race.
- ▸ The lottery system receives over 200,000 applications annually, making it one of the most competitive races to secure an entry slot.
- ▸ The race has been held every January since 2010 and typically takes place on the second Sunday of the month.
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