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Looking to do Tokyo in either 2017 or 2018....
From what I can work out (the website isn't the best!) there is 'Semi-Elite' entry for runners who've achieved sub 2:55 (for 2017, guess TBC for 2018). Is this a guaranteed entry as it also says overseas semi-elite runners are limited to 200 entrants. So even if you do qualify you still have to go into a 'mini' ballot to guarantee yourself an entry?
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that's the way it reads to me and no good for age criteria.
Biggest difference is even if you've achieved this, places are still limited for overseas runners (to 200) so you're still subject to a ballot.
I am entering again for 2017, it's a great marathon and if you love Japan, really is amazing!
Yes i've applied too. Fingers crossed. It looks like long odds for semi elite entry (2:41) but I think it guarantees an entry just not pen A.
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I was put in the first pen but beware just before the run goes off they let you move forward and this is where it goes mental, I kid you not I had Japanese runners diving through the air to try and get across the start line, which caused a massive pile up
Other than that it's a fantastic race with the polite spectators ever
You pick up a blue bracelet at the expo which you have to wear
Looking at the website it says that the application period is from Aug 1st - 31st..
Surely it can't be just a 30 day window to register for a marathon SIX months in advance?
Thanks