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The Tokyo Marathon is built by uniting the thoughts and aspirations of many people. With the desire to 'rediscover and share its charm together with everyone,' we launched this project.
Let’s set off with the Tokyo Marathon, aiming to become the world's best event, as we connect with your passion, the thoughts of fellow runners, and everyone involved!

Interview Relay 42 Stories of the Tokyo Marathon
〜Connecting Hearts〜

We will connect the thoughts and stories of various people involved in the Tokyo Marathon in a relay-style series of interviews.
By discovering new perspectives you never knew before, the Tokyo Marathon will become an even more special event and an unforgettable day!

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Let’s Share your thoughts
on Tokyo Marathon
〜 Share your thoughts on Tokyo Marathon〜

Why do you choose to run the Tokyo Marathon?
What makes the Tokyo Marathon so special?
What motivates you
to support or cheer for the runners?
What does the Tokyo Marathon
mean to you?

We’ll be sharing the stories and thoughts gathered through #MyTokyoMarathon.
Join us and share your experience too!

  • manirostom

    Unforgettable experience 🤗 best day of my whole life

  • kerllenrego

    Tokyo Marathon was a dream that came true. Tokyo is special in all aspects, I love the culture, I love the country, I love the organization, I love the race. I love Tokyo, and I would love to have an opportunity to run Tokyo 2025 once again.

  • sandraher

    I dream of running the Tokyo Marathon 2025.
    It would be my 5th World Marathon Major.
    Running has helped me through many hard times. Each race proves that I am stronger than my struggles.
    But Tokyo is more than just a race for me. It’s a symbol of hope, healing, and never giving up.
    On that day, my son will turn 15, and he will be there with me. Together, we will celebrate life, strength, and this incredible journey.
    To achieve this goal, I will have two angels in heaven guiding me and waiting for me at the finish line.
    Please help us make this dream come true.
    Thank you, from the bottom of my heart ❤️

  • sliceacake

    Applied for the lottery again this year 🤞🏼.. Running Tokyo means my 5th Abbott Star !!
    Traveling to another country to run a marathon has been possible through the Majors program - As soon as I ran my first marathon in 2018 (NYC) I have had my eye on Tokyo! 💪🏼2025 would be such a dream !!! 💛

  • correcarolcorre

    My 6 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • beycan

    Road to 4th Star ⭐️😊😁🙌

  • maurostade_personaltrainer

    Correr em um país com a cultura completamente diferente do meu, e realizar o sonho de conhecer o Oriente …

  • daniel_santana15

    Tokyo is an amazing city. I need to run there again!

  • lalis23

    Road to 6 start 🌟

  • apnoguera

    Tokyo Marathon means my 3rd major and also my 1st time to be in Asia!!! Is a dream to be there and also to run there!!! The people the country the culture is wonderful 😁 and since@my 1st marathon in 2020 I dream to be in Tokyo 😁

  • beycan

    Road to 4th Star ⭐️😊😁🙌

  • john_martin_74

    I want in @tokyomarathonfoundation

  • cananerkmen_

    My first star😙

  • lizzielei_123

    What better way to combine my new love for long distance running with friends @carlasnoww and @rich.bolt and travel to places not explored yet 🏃🏽‍♀️💪

  • clairpiru

    Just applied for the lottery. That would be my first major ⭐️ 😍 All fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

  • ribesguerrero

    Beautiful city, beautiful people

  • correcarolcorre

    My 6 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • sieghrt

    Thank you for giving me the chance to run the marathon this year! It was a moment for me of redeeming myself from setbacks and finishing the entire course was a humbling experience! Would love to do this agai

  • miewat

    Applied to run my 5th major. This would be a dream come true! I’ve heard so many great things about the people there! I want to explore the city, eat food and maybe run a marathon.

  • darylbickford

    Applied to run my 5th major. This would be a dream come true! I’ve heard so many great things about the people there! I want to explore the city, eat food and maybe run a marathon.

  • rullyeardianto

    I will be BACK there 😍😍😍 Insya Allah … miss you TOKYO 🥳🥳🥳

  • slvnblb

    Tokyo marathon is my dream. Hopefully will comes true very soon

  • asri1210

    As same Asian Countries, I really amazing to run Tokyo 2025. I will proud participate on wonderful city, great country in Asia. Hope my dream come true

  • archanasoak

    #mytokyomarathon 22年前日本語が習って、来日して、日本に他のマラソンのためにトレーニングしたんですが、東京マラソンを走るのは夢です。日本国、日本語、日本文化、日本人大好きですので、毎年日本に行きたいです。来年夢を叶えるのを願っています。

  • rosa.de.sa.moreira

    Um sonho 😍que gostaria de realisar se posivel antes de eu Oberter os meus 60 anos ❤️

  • youssefrochdi1

    Was amazing to run the Tokyo Marathon last March! All that I can say is I had many remarkable memories 🙌 thank you 🇯🇵❤️

  • _creeper66

    I wanna experience this amazing city and run one of the most iconic marathons in the world and it would be my fourth star on my six star journey ,this is why it’s so special to me!

  • youssefrochdi1

    Meet a City, while you ae running is magic, but Meet Tokyo would be the best dream comes true, I hope reach it on 2025🏃🏽‍♀️🌎

  • seanedgryel

    I love Japan. Been going back since early 2000's for work. The culture, the places and most especially the people are amazing and it will be great to be able to explore Tokyo on foot and celebrate running with the whole community and its guests😊

  • jubelys

    Meet a City, while you ae running is magic, but Meet Tokyo would be the best dream comes true, I hope reach it on 2025🏃🏽‍♀️🌎

  • jocemcintosh

    Running the marathon would be amazing! I’m Métis, an Indigenous runner, it would be fantastic to encourage other women to run and show up on an International stage, celebrating our culture and learning about Japanese culture. My sister in law is from Japan, but they live in Toronto and I’m in Vancouver 😕

  • marry__marathoner

    Tokyo Marathon is part of my journey for World Marathon Majors. My dream is to run marathons in every continent and take part in all biggest running events, o wish to have a opportunity to run in amazing place like Tokyo and learn the cultu

  • snowcatirina

    Such an inspiring and unforgettable experience! I long to be back! So special and unique❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • roloading

    It means running the last pending major 😍

  • runcookdre

    I’m so excited to run this race to explore this great city. This will be one of the stars that I need to complete my six star challenge. I also have the great opportunity to run for a fabulous organization and charity. This race means a lot to me because it shows me what my body can do!

  • theroad_to_dreams

    Tokyo Marathon był moim spełnieniem marzeń, ale rok 2020 😢 pokrzyżowała mi pandemia. Od tego czasu próbuje się dostać tam 🏃😉 Mam nadzieję że rok 2025 w końcu spełnię to marzenie. 🏃No i oczywiście 3 🌟 Jestem bardzo ciekawy tego kraju. 😜
    英訳
    The Tokyo Marathon was my dream come true, but in 2020 😢, the pandemic disrupted my plans. Since then, I've been trying to get there 🏃😉. I hope that in 2025, I will finally fulfill this dream 🏃, and of course, get my third 🌟. I am really curious about this country 😜.

  • coach.croft

    Running the Tokyo marathon as an Indigenous woman, coach, and athlete will increase representation so that other women like me can see themselves in a better position. It will encourage them to step outside their own comfort zones.

  • thomas_hardt_67

    See you on March 2nd 2025 and afterwards a journey throughout Japan. In addition, its the sixth and final race for the Global Majors, too. 🤟🏻👍🏼🏃‍♂️

  • ronaldsmh

    Running the Tokyo Marathon will be so meaningful for me because I'm selected as Charity Runner for @npo_kidsdoor and I'll meet my long-time friends from Japan since 18 years ago! 🌞🏃🏻

  • arrrzzz

    When you make that left turn on to Marunouchi Naka-Dori Ave 🤌🏽✨

  • jm_cal

    ❤️ 🇯🇵 🇸🇬 ❤️ As an Asian, I aspire to run the Tokyo Marathon, one of the six major marathons in the world. The Japanese people have always been warm and welcoming, and I’ve heard so much about this iconic event. The only thing left now is to participate in it. I cherish many fond memories from my time in Japan. #tokyomarathon #mytokyomarathon

  • run_cesar_run

    Tokyo Marathon is part of my 100 worldwide marathon challenge to help support WaterAid providing clean drinking water to those less fortunate.

    I love the Japanese culture, and the food so I can’t wait to come back once more Tokyo.

  • yharakimura

    問いかけていただいて、感謝します。そう、一昨年の東京マラソンの直前に逝ってしまったラン友。てっきり走ってると思って応援メッセージ送り続けた。桜の下で走った神田川。彼が走ろうとしていた道を走りたいと思い、ダメ元の東京マラソンエントリ始めました。

  • kendaikosher

    As a third and fourth generation Japanese American, I would love to run in the country my family came from! What’s also special is the addition of a non-binary category, and I would be so honored to run in the inaugural race for us folks!

  • run_cesar_run

    Tokyo Marathon is part of my 100 worldwide marathon challenge to help support WaterAid providing clean drinking water to those less fortunate.


    I love the Japanese culture, and the food so I can’t wait to come back once more Tokyo.

  • ana_cristina_63

    Pudo haber sido mi post el año pasado … mi historia en tus letras … la corrí el año pasado … mucha suerte! 🫶

  • vjstar

    Saya ingin membuktikan bahwa dengan finish Tokyo Marathon 2025 dapat menunjukan dan memberi contoh bahwa prestasi bisa didapat dengan berlari. Berlari yang harus diselesaikan dengan berlatih dan perjuangan. Semoga Tokyo Marathon 2025 bisa mewujudkan cita-cita saya ini #HastagCampaign #MyTokyoMarathon @tokyomarathonfoundation

  • kalicaninivana

    I just wish to run in Japan having in mind that this is the other planet.. you are not from this world.. and I wish I could join the club 😁😁🙈🙏🙏

  • emanuelegallozzi

    One of the best and most emotional marathons I've run.

  • _creeper66

    I wanna experience this amazing city and run one of the most iconic marathons in the world and it would be my fourth star on my six star journey ,this is why it’s so special to me!

  • mydesigntutor

    I want to run Tokyo ‘25 so I can complete my Majors and get my 6 Star Finisher’s Medal ! Really hoping I get a chance to run the race and visit Japan and experience its culture. Good luck to everyone who has entered 😊🤞🏼

  • mydesigntutor

    What I like about Tokyo, even though it makes it harder for me to get a place, is the fact that residents of Tokyo get priority. I wish they did this in London, where I live. It sucks not being able to ever get a place in the ballot and not run your home city marathon

  • volvoxx

    Tokyo has been and always will be the favourite holiday destination for my husband and I. It holds a very special place in our hearts. One day he suggested, "You enjoy running so much, why don't you join Tokyo Marathon?" I took his suggestion and applied the very next year. I was so surprised and overjoyed that I got the ballot on my very first try. The race was much more exciting and fun than I had expected. Being able to run thru the amazing city of Tokyo, all those familiar sights and the cheering crowd and kids, it was amazing! The crew and Voluntainers were so friendly, it felt very special and I want to experience it all over again!

  • berylville

    To get my six star

  • 7astrid7

    L.O.V.E

  • snunezpinon

    Fuldilling dreams is a long distancie race, you can!!!

How to Post #MyTokyoMarathon

  • Step1
    Follow the official Instagram account of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation.
  • Step2
    Tag the account (@tokyomarathonfoundation) and use #MyTokyoMarathon to share your Tokyo Marathon memories and thoughts along with your favorite photos!
Please note that images and comments you submit may be used by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation.

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Conditions

Hashtag Posting Terms and Conditions
By participating in the Instagram campaign for the Tokyo Marathon 2025 (hereinafter referred to as "this Campaign"), participants are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. Images and comments submitted may be used by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation.


  • How To Join
    • Follow the official Instagram account of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tokyomarathonfoundation/
    • Post your Tokyo Marathon memories along with your thoughts using #MyTokyoMarathon and tag the official Tokyo Marathon Foundation Instagram account (@tokyomarathonfoundation).

【Important Notes】
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Due to factors such as the model of your smartphone, usage conditions, or network environment, posting may not be possible. For questions about smartphone settings, please contact your mobile carrier or the device manufacturer. The campaign office generally cannot provide answers to such inquiries.

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Submitted images and comments may be used by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation. Furthermore, by submitting a post, participants agree not to assert moral rights over their work submitted to this Campaign.

If there is an infringement of third-party rights, such as portrait rights, due to visible objects in the submitted work, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation will not be held liable. Participants should use this site and submit their work at their own responsibility.

If complaints arise from your post that affect the Tokyo Marathon Foundation or any third parties, you may be required to bear the costs associated with resolving such complaints.

When using Instagram, please comply with both these terms and Instagram's terms and conditions.

If there is an infringement of third-party rights, such as portrait rights, due to visible objects in the images or text, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation will not be held liable. Participants should use this site and submit their work at their own responsibility. If complaints arise from your post that affect the Tokyo Marathon Foundation or any third parties, you may be required to bear the costs associated with resolving such complaints.

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For inquiries: info@marathon.campaign2025.com

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