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Tokyo Marathon 2026
The Tokyo Marathon is one of the seven World Marathon Majors, but securing a spot is no easy feat, as entry is something of a lottery, and some say it's even harder than getting your hands on the hottest concert tickets.
The Tokyo Marathon 2026 will be held on 1st March 2026. Get a chance to win a spot to run the marathon now! Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard® cardholders have a chance to redeem the race entry or official memorabilia by registering and fulfilling the spending requirement! Don't miss your chance – act fast and secure your place in this exciting event!
Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard Spending Program Tokyo Marathon 2026
Promotion Period: From 18 August to 20 September 2025
Program schedule:
From 18 August to 20 September 2025
On or before 27 October 2025:
Eligible cardholders will receive an email notification with instructions on how to redeem the Gift (a Runner Bib or a piece of Tokyo Marathon official memorabilia).
30 31 October 2025:
Eligible cardholders must log in to the Cathay Shop on the specified dates to redeem a gift with 10 miles gifts are available while stock lasts.
Registration quota: 40,000
Gift: Over 2,000+ items including the Runner Bib (which can be used to participate in the Tokyo Marathon 2026) or official memorabilia.
Terms and conditions apply.
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Tokyo Marathon 2026 Details
Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Course: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building – Suidobashi – Ueno-hirokoji – Kanda – Nihombashi – Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate – Ryogoku – Monzen-nakacho – Ginza – Tamachi – Hibiya – Tokyo Station/Gyoko-dori Ave
Start Time & Cut off Time:
Marathon: 7 hours (9:10 a.m – start, 4:10 p.m. – finish)
FAQ
Only principal cardholders of Standard Chartered Cathay Mastercard® are eligible to participate in the Spending Programme. Registration must be completed using the principal card number.
Yes, but availability is on a first come, first served basis. All runner bibs and merchandise are subject to stock availability at the time of redemption.
From 18 August to 20 September 2025, register for the Spending Programme via the designated link. Spend a total of HKD 6,800 or above with your eligible card during the promotion period. Cardholders who successfully register and meet the spending requirement will receive an email by 24 October 2025 with instructions to redeem their gift (either a race entry or a piece of merchandise). Redemption will take place on 30–31 October 2025, while stocks last.
Yes. Any cardholder who successfully applies, registers, and meets the spending requirement during the promotion period is eligible to participate.
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