Tokyo Marathon Pushes Champion Prize To $170,000 And Expands Field To 40,000 For 2027
June 22, 2026
The Tokyo Marathon will raise its elite champion prize to $170,000 for 2027, a big jump from the current winner’s award. It also says the field will expand to 40,000 runners, up from 39,000, making it the largest marathon in Japan by capacity.
The 2027 race is expected to take place on March 7 and will include broader changes beyond prize money, including new divisions and a stronger focus on making the event more inclusive. The overall theme is that the race is using its 20th edition to scale up both competition and participation. Marathon Handbook
