RUN as ONE - GLOBAL Virtual Run Series 2026/2027: 8th Challenge, Japan

The eighth challenge of Tokyo Marathon Foundation's RUN as ONE - GLOBAL 2026/2027 series brings runners worldwide together for a virtual half marathon. This December round is distinct from the seventh challenge in November and does not require travel to Japan.

Confirmed programme

The foundation's event-specific calendar confirms a 21.0975 km target, an activity period of 12-20 December 2026 and an entry window of 27 November-7 December. ONE TOKYO's programme independently repeats those dates.

Registration opens later

As of 16 October, this is an advance listing, not an invitation to purchase an entry immediately. Use the official TMF VIRTUAL RUN hub to find the eighth challenge when its entry page opens. Register and connect the specified running app before recording eligible activity.

The exact opening and closing hours, guest entry fee, accepted tracking methods and detailed activity rules still require the eighth challenge's participant guide. Do not assume that another round's price or submission rules apply. The calendar's day-boundary timestamps are administrative placeholders, not confirmed flag-off times.

Participation and rewards

This listing is for remote running, not entry to the physical Tokyo Marathon. The official calendar advertises conditional draws for paid Tokyo Marathon 2028 entry rights, rather than free marathon places. Winning an entry right does not cover the physical race fee or travel. No physical medal, shirt or delivery package has been verified for this round.

Use the dedicated virtual-run enquiry route on the official hub for event questions, rather than assuming the physical marathon entry desk handles this challenge.