Notice of Road Closures

Notice of Road Closures during WCH Tokyo 25 Marathon & Race Walk Events

Due to the marathon and race walk events being held as part of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25, road closures will be in effect at the times listed below. 

Please be advised that significant congestion is expected in and around the affected areas. We kindly recommend allowing extra travel time and avoiding non-essential trips to the area during this period.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Schedule 

• Saturday 13 September 7:30 start – men’s & women’s 35 km Race Walk
• Sunday 14 September 7:30 start – women’s Marathon
• Monday 15 September (Public Holiday) 7:30 start – men’s Marathon
• Saturday 20 September 7:30 start – women’s 20 km Race Walk, 9:50 start – men’s 20 km Race Walk

※Please note that although some flyers indicate a 9:45 AM start time for the Men's 20km Race Walk, the correct start time is 9:50 AM

※To protect athletes from expected heat risks, all road events during the first three days will start 30 minutes earlier. (as of 11 September)

 

Detour Route Search

You can search for “automobile routes” that bypass the areas where traffic restrictions will be enforced on the day of the marathon. Please access the link below and enter your departure point and destination. This service is available in Japanese only.

• Sunday 14 September Women’s Marathon (Computer)　(Mobile)
• Monday 15 September (Public Holiday) Men’s Marathon (Computer)　(Mobile)

Notice of Road Closures during WCH Tokyo 25 

• Marathon - Summary
• Marathon - Full Details
• Race Walk
• Changes to traffic regulations around the stadium

Please refer here for detailed information on traffic restrictions around the Japan National Stadium during the championships.

 

Marathon course

Japan National Stadium (start) → Tomihisacho-W.→ Suidobashi → Jimbocho → Sudacho → Akihabara (first turning point) → Ginza 4-chome (second turning point) → Sudacho → Jimbocho → Tokyo Station Central Exit (third turning point) → Jimbocho→ Suidobashi → Tomihisacho-W.→ Japan National Stadium (finish).

Please note, the section in bold will be run twice.

20km Race Walk course

Japan National Stadium (start) → Aoyama Gate → Meijijingu Gaien→ Ginkgo Avenue (turning point) → Aoyama Gate (turning point) → Japan National Stadium (finish).

35km Race Walk course

Japan National Stadium (start) → Aoyama Gate → Turn right onto the Meijijingu Gaien Loop →Ginkgo Avenue (turning point) → Gaien Exit of the Metropolitan Expressway → Japan National Stadium (finish).