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Tokyo Marathon 2021 postponed,2022 edition cancelled

 

The 2021 Tokyo Marathon have been put on hold due to COVID-19, as the Japanese capital remains in a state of emergency with just a month to go.

The decision was made by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation along with the COVID-19 Countermeasure and COVID-19 Investigative Committees, citing difficulties forecasting the trend of the virus and restrictions on mobility.

Instead of being scheduled for October 17, the event is now set to take place on March 6 2022.

All related events such as the Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2021, Tokyo Marathon Friendship Run and the Tokyo Marathon Family Run have been moved to March 2022.

Tokyo marathon postponed till March 2022

It means the 2022 edition of the Tokyo Marathon will be cancelled, as it was scheduled to also take place on March 6. Despite it taking place in 2022, the March 6 marathon will use the 2021 title.

Those with entries to the 2022 marathon will have details with them soon.

“We have been preparing to deliver an enjoyable event while ensuring safety, not only of our runners but of each and every individual involved in the event,” said Tokyo Marathon race director Tad Hayano.

“Until the last possible moment, we have explored various ways of delivering the event in October, however, in consideration of the current status of the outbreak, we have made a regrettable decision to postpone the 2021 event and give up on the 2022 event.

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“I would like to sincerely apologize not only to our runners and volunteers, but to everyone who has been looking forward to our event.”We hope for the pandemic to end soon.

“Until we reach the light at the end of the tunnel, our entire team will continue to work hard.

 

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