Japan will be the first Asian country to host this marathon competition.
As Tokyo prepares for the inaugural 2026 World Marathon Major this weekend, Tokyo Marathon 2027 will host the Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Championships on March 7 next year.
Tokyo will become the first race in Asia to host the championships after London, Chicago, Sydney, New York City and Cape Town, which will host the 2026 Games in May.
Qualifying for 2027 is already underway and the top-ranked athletes in each age group will receive invitations when the selection window closes on September 30, 2026.
More than 375 races around the world comprise the World Age Group Rankings, where athletes earn positions in their age groups each weekend in an attempt to finish the season in one of more than 2,000 qualifying spots.
The total number of qualifying places for each age group will be confirmed in the summer of 2026.
“We are so excited to bring the championships to Tokyo,” said Dawna Stone, CEO of Abbott WMM.
“Runners of all age groups have accomplished some incredible feats around the world, both in qualifying and championship races. It will be a thrilling spectacle to watch them compete during the amazing Tokyo Marathon.”
Tokyo Marathon race director Yasu Oshima said. “It is an honor for us to welcome the World Age Group Championship in 2027, which is a special year for us as a 20-year-old.th The edition of the Tokyo Marathon.”
Jeff Adams, president of Marathon Tours & Travel, said: “Japan’s deep-rooted running culture inspires athletes of all ages, and I look forward to seeing the world’s fastest age-group competitors take to the streets of Tokyo next March. hosting runners and their supporters for over 15 years has allowed us to have this special experience and support for veterans. our clients need the expertise to excel on the global stage.”
How do runners qualify?
Athletes must register worldmarathonmajors.com claim their ranking results and be eligible for an invitation to the Championship.
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