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The Tokyo Marathon 2025 took place on Sunday, March 2, in the Japanese capital, once again establishing itself as one of the most exciting events in the World Marathon Majors. The race started at 9:10 a.m. local time and brought together an elite group of international runners along with thousands of amateur participants.
Men’s results
In the men’s category, Ethiopia’s Tadese Tekele won with an official time of 2:03:23 in his marathon debut. Second place went to his compatriot Deresa Galeta, who finished in 2:03:49, while Kenya’s Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich secured third place with 2:04:00, repeating his position from 2024.
The pre-race favorite, Kenya’s Benson Kipruto, finished in sixth place with 2:05:44, far from his course record of 2:02:16, which won him last year’s edition.
Women’s results
In the women’s category, Ethiopia’s Sutume Asefa Kebede successfully defended her title from last year, crossing the finish line in 2:16:31 and confirming her dominance in the event. Kebede set a strong pace early on and widened her lead in the race’s second half, although she slowed down in the final kilometer.
Second place went to Kenya’s Winfridah Moraa Moseti, who finished in 2:16:54, while Ethiopia’s Hawi Feysa completed the podium in 2:16:58.
One of the most emotional moments of the day was Paula Radcliffe’s return. At 51 years old, she ran a marathon for the first time in 10 years. The former world record holder and champion of London, New York, and Chicago finished 111th overall at 2:57:21. Radcliffe has already announced that she will run the Boston Marathon in a month.
Leaderboard and results
The results can be viewed at the following link.
The flat and fast Tokyo Marathon course allowed many runners to achieve personal bests. The route passed through some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, providing a spectacular backdrop for participants and spectators.
Coverage and reactions
The event was followed by millions of fans through various live streaming platforms. The coverage highlighted key moments, from the intense battle for victory to the inspiring stories of amateur runners who completed the 42.195 km challenge.
With memorable performances and a high level of competition, the Tokyo Marathon 2025 has made its mark in the history of long-distance racing and is already building anticipation for next year’s edition.
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