Race Information

Race Name Tokyo Marathon 2008
doubled as 92nd National Men's Marathon Championship,
doubled as Olympic Trials for Japanese Men's Marathon
Organizers JAAF (Japan Association of Athletics Federations), Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Co-organizers Yomiuri Shimbun Co., Ltd. , Nippon Television Network Co., Fuji Television Network, Inc., Sankei Shimbun Co., Ltd., Tokyo Shimbun.
Supporting Organizations
(Tentative)		 Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Japan, Metropolitan Tokyo Mayor's Council, Japan Sports Association, Japanese Olympic Committee, Japan Sports Association for the Disabled, Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), Keizai Doyukai(Japan Association of Corporate Executives), The Nippon Foundation, The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tokyo Medical Association, Tokyo Nursing Association, Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tokyo Federation of Neighborhood Associations, Tokyo Federation of Shopping Center Promotion Associations, Tokyo Federation of Shopping Center, Tokyo Sports Association, Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled, Kanto Athletes Association for the Disabled, Tokyo Sports Coaching Council, The Hochi Simbun, Radio Nippon Co. LTD., Sankei Sports, Yukan Fuji, Sankei Living Shimbun Inc., Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc., Fuji Sankei Business i., SANKEI EXPRESS, Fusosha, Tokyo Chunichi Sports
Supervision Tokyo Amateur Athletic Association
Special Support Sasakawa Sports Foundation
Date & Time Sunday, February 17, 2008
at 9:05 a.m. (Wheelchair Start)
at 9:10 a.m. (Elite and Mass Race Start)
Broadcaster Nippon Television Network Co.
Event 1) Marathon
doubled as 92nd National Men's Marathon Championship, doubled as Olympic Trials for Japanese Men's Marathon,
Women's, Men's Wheelchair, Women's Wheelchair
2) 10km Race
Men's, Women's, Men's Wheelchair, Women's Wheelchair
(Note: Records will not be approved by the IAAF for not complying with the IAAF rules. )
Course Marathon: Tokyo Metropolitan Government -- Iidabashi -- Imperial Palace -- Hibiya -- Shinagawa -- Ginza -- Nihombashi -- Asakusa Kaminari-mon Gate -- Tsukiji -- Ariake (Toyosu) – Tokyo Big Sight
10km Race:Tokyo Metropolitan Government -- Iidabashi -- Imperial Palace -- Hibiya Park
Competition Rules In accordance with the IAAF and Race rules and regulations
Time Limit Marathon : 7 hours
10km Race: 1 hour 40 minutes
(i) The time limit will be set up according to the signal gun.
(ii) The close-gate time will be set up at each checkpoint due to traffic regulations and secure operation of the competition. Those runners, who fail to pass through the checkpoint within the given time, will be disqualified from the race.
CheckpointLocationDistanceTime
5kmIidabashi Central PlazaApprox. 5.6km10:30
10kmUchisaiwaichoApprox. 10.5km11:04
15kmShinagawa Turning Point (Takanawa 3-23)Approx. 15.5km11:49
20kmUchisaiwaicho IntersectionApprox. 20.4km12:33
25kmHigashi NihombashiApprox. 25.1km13:16
30kmAsakusabashiApprox. 30.0km14:00
35kmMannenbashi-NishiApprox. 34.6km14:42
38kmToyosu StationApprox. 38.1km15:31
FinishTokyo Big Sight42.195km16:10
Location of checkpoints and time is subject to change depending on conditions.
Qualification 1) Marathon:Over 18 years old as of the day of the Race (except high school students)
1-1) Mass Race
Male and female runners capable of finishing the race within 6 hours 40 minutes.
1-2) Invited Runners
(i) Non-Japanese male runners recommended by JAAF.
(ii) Japanese male runners recommended by JAAF.
Note: Registration will begin in December.
Check the official Web site for details.
1-3) Wheelchair Division
Under 25 male and female runners capable of finishing the race within 2 hours 10 minutes using wheelchairs designed for racing.
Runners with disabilities who can't run by themselves capable of having an escort runner.

2) 10km Race:Over 16 years old as of the day of the Race
2-1) Mass Race
Male and female runners capable of finishing the race within 1 hour 30 minutes.
2-2) Wheel Chair  25 male and female runners using wheelchairs designed for racing capable of finishing the race within 60 minutes.
2-3) Special Race
i）Male and female runners with disabilities capable of finishing the race within 1 hour 30 minutes.
ii) 50 pairs of male and female visually impaired runners with companions.
iii) 100 male and female intellectually impaired runners.
iv) 50 male and female "transplant" runners.
Note: “Transplant” refers to organ transplant, bone-marrow transplant and cornea transplant.
Runners with disabilities unable to run by themselves capable of having an escort runner.
Entrants Marathon : 25,000 runners
10km Race 5,000 runners
Entry Fee Marathon : 12000 Yen
10km Race : 6000 Yen
Application 1) Procedure
Through Internet or regular post
(Note: In the case of regular post, an extra 500 yen will be charged.)
2) Application Period
From June 17, 2007 to August 17, 2007
3) Screening
In case of the number of applicants exceeds the prescribed number, entrants will be
decided by lottery. Notification will be sent by early October.
4) Payment deadlines
Selected applicants should pay the application fee by the end of October.
Awards (1) Marathon :
I .Runners completing in 1st to 8th places in each gender group will be awarded.
II .Runners completing in 1st to 3rd places per age group in steps of 5 years in each gender group will be awarded. （Excluding those awarded for I. Awards will be sent after the marathon）
III .Wheelchair runners completing in 1st to 8th places in each gender group will be awarded.
(2) 10km Race :
I .Runners completing in 1st to 8th places in each gender group will be awarded.

II .Wheelchair runners completing in 1st to 8th places in each gender group will be awarded.

III Runners completing in 1st to 8th places will be awarded per group (visually impaired, intellectually impaired, transplant) in each gender group.

II . Runners completing in 1st to 8th places will be awarded per group (visually impaired, intellectually impaired, transplant) in each gender group.
Bib Number Pick Up February 14 to 16, 2008
Inquiry and Questions Tokyo Marathon Entry Center
03-3714-2777
10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Privacy of Personal Information The Organizers of the Race regards protecting personal information an important responsibility and will observe all applicable Japanese laws and regulations regarding the handling of personal information. All personal information will be handled under the management of the organizer’s personal information protection policy. Personal information will be used only for the purpose of improving service to the entrants, notification of race guides, notification of records, notification of race-related information, notification of future races, provision of services by organizers /co-organizers/supporting organization of the race, and record announcements (rankings, etc.). There may also be cases where the organizer or a third party hired by the organizer may contact you regarding your application.
Others (1) Please read these guidelines carefully before registration.
(2) Runners with disabilities unable to run by themselves capable of having an escort runner, （Guide dogs are not permitted as an escort runner.）
(3) False declaration of age, gender, etc., and substitution by others (illegal substitution) is not allowed. Entry qualification will be revoked in such cases.
(4) Changes to entry in other events after registration, cancellation of registration, double registration is not allowed.
(5) No refunds will be made if the race is cancelled for reasons not attributable to the organizer.
(6) Please make sure you are physically fit to participate in the marathon by training adequately and/or receiving a health check-up.
(7) The organizer will perform emergency procedures for injuries and other accidents, but will not be held responsible for any future treatments.
(8) All rights of videos, photos, articles and other forms of records related to the Race to appear on TV, newspaper, magazines, internet, etc. will be in the ownership of the organizer during the period of the Race.
(9) This race will conform to all laws and regulations of Japan.
(10) Baggage will be sent by the organizer from Start to Finish. It might be delayed according to the traffic.
(11) Please abide by any other instructions given by the organizer regarding the requirements of the race.
Important reminder upon registration (Please read carefully)
(1) Double registration/double entry in both the marathon and 10km race is not allowed. Please note that one person is limited to entry in one event. No refunds of entry fee will be made for multiple registrations made by an individual.
(2) If the name of one’s affiliating organization is seemingly inappropriate by the organizer, as deemed to promote advertisement/publicity or offensive to public order and morals, the name of the affiliating organization may be deleted. Also, names of organizations with more than 7 characters may be deleted partially or revised by the organizer.
(3) Registration may be rejected as invalid if the administration office finds multiple registrations by differing entry methods made by one individual.
(4) Changes, revisions and cancellations of application information cannot be made after registration. The administration office will contact you by e-mail or phone only if there is a problem with your registration.
(5) Inquiries and questions concerning the status of the registration such as the number of applicants or the results of the lottery will not be accepted at the entry center.
(6) Results of the lottery will be notified to all applicants by e-mail by early October. Please be aware that notifications will not be re-sent in cases of misdescription of e-mail address.
(7) Entry by substitute and transfer of rights are not allowed. Entry qualification will be revoked if that individual is found not to be the same person as the applicant at the ID check to be conducted at the reception desk. In such case, no refunds of entry fee will be made.