Tokyo Marathon is an annual sporting event in Tokyo that started in 2007. There are only two race categories: (1) Marathon, and (2) 10km Race. Tokyo Marathon 2011 doubles as The 95th National Men's Marathon Championship, and doubles as Japanese Men's National Team Selection Race for The 13th IAAF World Championships in Athletics I am ecstatic to announce that I will be participating in the 10km Race of the Tokyo Marathon 2011.

Though I'm not running a full marathon, I consider myself lucky because the number of applicants exceeded the slots available on its first day of registration.  Good thing it wasn't a first-come and first-served basis, as they continued to accept registrations for a whole month

I never knew that there's a high demand for this race.  It was when I bumped into an article that I learned how popular this event was.  Demand was indeed very high since it started in 2007.  The number of runners who are drawn to join are ever increasing in each year Because of the huge demand, the organizers announced that a lottery system will be used to decide if an applicant will be selected or not.  The results of the lottery will be made available starting October 12 via email There was 46,678 runners who applied for the 3,000 slots in the 10km category.  Using Probability formula, I have at least a 0.0021% chance of being selected, compared to 0.00034% for the full marathon registrants.  I guess Lady Luck was on my side.  The good news arrived on October 15 Paid up the entry fee of 6,000 Yen (around $74) which I think is a bit expensive compared to Standard Chartered Marathon Singapore.  For my flight, I'd be using my Asia Miles to secure me a ticket.  After that, I will start saving up some cash to cover for my inland transportation, meals, keepsake (can't forget this) and other miscellaneous expenses.  As of now, I am keeping my fingers crossed that I'd be able to find a place that I can spend a couple of nights.  Hotel can be outrageously expensive especially in Tokyo

Here's additional information about the race

(i) The enforced time limits are based on the gun time (not a chip time).
(ii) The cut-off time will be enforced at each checkpoint due to limited duration of traffic control, security operation and event operation. The runners, who fail to pass through the checkpoint before the cut-off time, will be disqualified from the race. Furthermore, trailing runners who lag excessively behind the cut-off time pace may be asked to leave the course at anytime

Race Map Tokyo Marathon 2010 Photos Posted by Daves at 1:39 AM Labels: 13th IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Japanese Men's National Team Selection Race, The 95th National Men's Marathon Championship, tokyo marathon 2011 race map, tokyo marathon february 27 2011 dianneregina said...

wow! you're so lucky! might want to try the 6/55 philippine lotto too.. just a back up plan for your trip expenses.. haha, kidding! take care and good luck, daves! :)

November 11, 2010 at 3:01 PM ahahaha! i'm actually thinking about it. gonna get myself a lotto ticket this weekend if nobody wins it by tomorrow

then i don't have to worry my expenses during my stay ;) thanks dianne!

November 11, 2010 at 11:22 PM kumusta po takbo nyo dito sir daves?

June 23, 2011 at 2:35 AM i didn't push thru with the trip due to visa processing. i will register again for next year and hopefully be able to run here. then again, condura and hkmarathon runs on the same month so it might hurt the piggy bank :)
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