Our editors Alex, Katelyn and Michael go deep on this weekend's Tokyo Marathon, the first World Marathon Major of the year!

Topics Covered:

The intriguing history of the race
The course
They power rank the World Marathon Majors
They give Tokyo a score out of 100
Compare the elevation and course profile
How to get into Tokyo 2026
Unpack the elite women's race
Unpack the elite men's race

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The Tokyo Marathon: A Complete Guide