tokyo marathon 2026 delivered decisive finishes and landmark times as Brigid Kosgei of Kenya set a new course record and Tadese Takele of Ethiopia retained his title, according to race reporting by Runner’s World.
Kosgei won the women’s race in 2:14:28, lowering the course standard, while Bertukan Welde of Ethiopia finished second in 2:16:35 and Hawi Feysa of Ethiopia placed third in 2:17:38.
The women’s top 10 also included Sutume Asefa Kebede and Megertu Alemu, both of whom posted 2:17:38 and 2:18:49 respectively, followed by Viola Cheptoo, Mestawut Fikir, Aberu Ayana, Pascalia Jepkogei and Ai Hosoda, with times ranging through 2:23:38.
In the men’s elite field Tadese Takele of Ethiopia won in 2:03:36 after a sprint finish, with Geoffrey Toroitich and Alexander Mutiso of Kenya recorded at 2:03:36 as well, and Daniel Mateiko of Kenya just behind in 2:03:43.
The men’s top 10 continued with Muktar Edris, Iliass Aouani, Selemon Barega, Seifu Tura, Vincent Kipkemoi Ngetich and Shifera Tamru, posting times between 2:04:06 and 2:05:55 as reported by Runner’s World.
Wheelchair races produced strong performances, with Marcel Hug of Switzerland winning the men’s division in 1:21:08 and Catherine Debrunner of Switzerland winning the women’s division in 1:37:14. Other top wheelchair finishers included Luo Xingchuan, Sho Watanabe, Samuel Rizzo and Geert Schipper among men, and Eden Rainbow Cooper, Zhou Zhaoqian, Tatyana McFadden and Vanessa de Souza among women.
Race Notes And Reporting Context
The men’s outcome was decided in a close sprint, with multiple athletes recorded at the same finishing time, and Tadese Takele declared the winner after the photo finish determined placement.
The women’s headline performance came from Kosgei, whose 2:14:28 set the course record, while a deep Ethiopian and Kenyan presence filled the top ranks in both races, illustrating strong depth across the elite fields.
The race coverage and results were provided by Runner’s World, with reporting credited to Theo Kahler, the publication’s news editor who has on-site experience at major distance-running events and a background as a collegiate distance runner.
Officials published full top-10 lists for both men and women and top-five wheelchair results, confirming the finishing times and nationalities included here as reported by Runner’s World.
