Office for Sports Promotion

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will hold the Tokyo Marathon 2017 runner support event Marathon Festival (sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government) on Saturday, February 2th, the day before the Tokyo Marathon 25 (sponsored by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation), and Sunday, February 2th on the day of the event. To do.
On the previous day, February 2th, a sports event was held at Ariake East Promenade, and on February 25th, a special venue was set up at the Edo-Tokyo Museum for stage events, and various performances were held at 2 locations along the course. I support the runners.We look forward to welcoming everyone.

Ariake Tri Street

Date

Saturday, February XNUMX, XNUMX from XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Place

Around Ariake East Promenade

Message

We also offer new sports programs that can be enjoyed by people with and without disabilities, such as ``Boccia,'' ``Blind Soccer,'' ``Wheelchair Rugby,'' and ``Bouldering.''In addition, on stage, there will be a special talk show by athletes and various performances such as traditional performing arts, which will enliven the venue.
This is an event that everyone from children to adults can enjoy.
* Contents are subject to change.

Takeshi Matsuda(Takeshi Matsuda)Mr
[Former Japan National Swimming Team]

Yui Uechi(Yui Kamiji)Mr
[Wheelchair tennis representative from Japan]

Naohiro Suzuki(Kahiro Suzuki)Mr
[Former professional baseball player]

Edo-Tokyo Museum XNUMXrd floor special festival plaza

Date

Sunday, February XNUMX, XNUMX from XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.

Place

Edo-Tokyo Museum XNUMXF Edo-Tokyo Square

Message

We will introduce a wide variety of stage programs, experience programs, and delicious local flavors.In particular, the ``Festival Stage'' is packed with a variety of programs, including a traditional performing arts stage from downtown Tokyo, a fire-extinguishing performance, and a live comedy performance by popular comedian Yoshio Kojima!At the Variety Booth, there will also be public viewing where you can feel the realism of the Tokyo Marathon, a Tokyo downtown soul food court where you can sample local specialties, and a sumo experience corner.
* Contents are subject to change.

(I.e.((I.e.)Yoshio-san
[Comedian]

Support event venues at XNUMX locations along the new course

Date: Sunday, February XNUMX, XNUMX

The Tokyo Marathon 36,000, in which 2017 runners will participate, has a new course this year.As a result, some of the roadside cheering venues will be changed.This time, runners will be cheered on with performances such as music, dance, and folk entertainment at 24 locations along the course.
Approximately XNUMX people from approximately XNUMX groups are scheduled to perform this time, cheering on the runners with brass band performances, choruses, dances such as cheerleading and hula dancing, and traditional performing arts such as drumming, ohayashi, and dance. To do.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been holding this event since 19 based on the philosophy that ``Tokyo Marathon is not just a large-scale marathon, but by holding various events to convey the charm of Tokyo.'' I am.On the day of the race, various events and other activities will be held along the Tokyo Marathon course to enliven the race and make it a day when Tokyo comes together as one.

Marathon festival photo contest

In conjunction with the Marathon Festival, the Marathon Festival Photo Contest 2017 (sponsored by: Tokyo Tourism Foundation, co-sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government) will be held.For details on the recruitment of works, etc., please refer to the "Marathon Festival Photo Contest 2017" application guidelines page.
http://www.gotokyo.org/jp/marathon/

*For the latest information, please visit the Tokyo Marathon 2017 Runner Support Event Marathon Festival official website.

*Traffic restrictions will be enforced on the day of Tokyo Marathon 2017.For more information, please see the official tournament website.
http://www.marathon.tokyo/about/traffic/

reference

Marathon Festival pamphlet distribution location/distribution start time

Distribution location

Administrative agency

• Tokyo Tourist Information Center (1st floor, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building XNUMX)
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observation Room (North and South sides of Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. XNUMX)
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Information Center and Information Corner
• Tokyo tourist information counters in each ward, town, and village in Tokyo, etc.

Transportation

• JR/Tokyo Station, Akihabara Station, Ueno Station, Shinagawa Station, Shinjuku Station, Shibuya Station, Ikebukuro Station, Hamamatsucho Station
• Tokyo Metro/Shinjuku Station, Omotesando Station, Ginza Station, Ueno Station, Otemachi Station, Nihonbashi Station, Hibiya Station, Toyosu Station, Shintomicho Station, Tsukishima Station, Tatsumi Station, Nijubashi-mae Station, Shinkiba Station, Kanda Station, Jimbocho Station, Asakusa Station, Monzen-Nakacho Station, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station, Kayabacho Station *Planned to expand the number of stations in the future
• Toei Subway/Tochomae Station, Monzen-Nakacho Station, Asakusabashi Station, Shinbashi Station, Hibiya Station, Otemachi Station, Bakuroyokoyama Station, Ichigaya Station
• Tokyo Waterfront Rapid Railway stations (excluding Osaki Station), etc.

Physical education facility

• Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium etc.

Others

• Tourist associations, accommodation facilities, etc. in Tokyo

Distribution start date

After January XNUMX, XNUMX (Friday)

For details and latest information, please visit the official website.