Tokyo

Full Marathon

THE CHALLENGE RACE SUB3.5 in 2025

THE CHALLENGE RACE SUB3.5 in 2025

Date
December 19, 2026
Location
Tokyo
Venue
Arakawa Riverbank
Distance
Full Marathon
Entry Fee
¥13,200
Time Limit
3h 30m
Capacity
200 runners
Finish Rate
—
Last updatedSeptember 28, 2026·26 days agoOfficial site checkedSeptember 28, 2026

AI summary

COURSE

Course certification

JAAF certifiedJapan Association of Athletics Federations-Certified Course

Course profile

Flat (PB-friendly)A 10-kilometer loop course along the Arakawa River floodplain with an elevation change of no more than 2 meters

Cutoffs & time limit

Full marathon time limit: 4 hours 30 minutes. Checkpoints every 5 km: 5 km = 32 minutes, 10 km = 1 hour 04 minutes, 15 km = 1 hour 36 minutes, 20 km = 2 hours 08 minutes, 25 km = 2 hours 40 minutes, 30 km = 3 hours 12 minutes, 35 km = 3 hours 44 minutes, 40 km = 4 hours 16 minutes

Water stations

Three water stations per 10-km lap. Hydration: Amino Vital GOLD; Gel: Amino Shot Perfect Energy will be provided at all stations.

Pacers

YesFirst-half type: 3 hours 20 minutes, 3 hours 25 minutes; Constant type: 3 hours 28 minutes; Second-half type: 3 hours 30 minutes

Start method

Line up in order of fastest target times; line up 5 minutes before the start (mass start)

Finisher rewards

Online Certificate (Available for download approximately 2 hours after finishing the race)

Changing & baggage

Changing rooms and restrooms are available. A blue tarp will be set up for luggage storage (please keep your valuables with you).

Summary for guidance. Always confirm details on the official site. Last verified: June 22, 2026

Access

ACCESS

Note: the map shows the approximate area. Check the official site for the exact start/venue.

Find a place to stay

STAY

Opens an external booking site with check-in set to the day before the race.

Links to external booking sites (affiliate programs may be used). Reservations and payments are handled on each site.

Score

RATINGSAuto-calculated from market research, official data, and online voicesSome scores unavailable(3/6)

Course Appeal

コースの魅力

N/A

Organization & Support

運営・サポート

N/A

Finishability

完走しやすさ

0.0

Atmosphere

大会の盛り上がり

N/A

Access

アクセス

3.0

Value for Money

コスパ

3.4
Course AppealN/AOrganization & SupportN/AFinishability0.0AtmosphereN/AAccess3.0Value for Money3.4

Entering from overseas

INBOUND

Overseas entry not available

Entry platform

e-moshicom, Lawson DO Sports, or Sports Entry (Japanese platforms), or the official website form

What you need

Participants must be 18 or older. Bib pickup is on race day only — no postal delivery. Timing chip must be returned at the finish or a 10,000 yen fee is charged.

Payment

Entry fee is 13,200 yen (tax included). Payment method not explicitly stated but processed via the listed entry platforms.

Bib pickup

On-site only on race day (8:00–9:00). No advance postal delivery of bibs. Only the participant, a guardian, or a group representative may collect the bib.

Entry period

Entry is open via the official site and partner platforms until one week before the race. Capacity is 200 runners (first-come, first-served).

On race day

Pacers are provided for 3:20, 3:25, 3:28, and 3:30 finish times. Aid stations every ~3.3 km offer water (Amino Vital Gold) and energy gels. Medical/first-aid support is on-site; ambulance transfer arranged if needed.

Notes

Bib pickup is in-person only on race day with no postal option, making this race effectively inaccessible to overseas runners who cannot guarantee same-day arrival. All entry platforms are Japanese-language services. The race is JAAF-certified and held on a flat 10 km loop course along the Arakawa riverbank in Tokyo.

Summary for guidance. Always confirm details on the official site. Last verified: June 22, 2026

No runner reviews for this race yet.

Overall Score

2.1

/ 5.0 · 6-axis avg

Overseas entry not available

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