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2022 March's Tokyo Marathon to Cancel if Government Asks
On Dec. 23, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation announced its decision that within the month prior to the planned Mar. 6 race date, if the government asks events to voluntarily refrain from going ahead as a measure against potential spread of the coronavirus it will cancel the race.
The TMF also announced that it will not require runners and others involved in the event who are fully vaccinated to undergo PCR testing and will refund the 6800 yen they have already been charged for the tests.
The Tokyo Marathon was last held in March, 2020 as a small, elite-only race. The 2021 edition was initially moved from March to October of this year, then postponed again to March next year.
(12/23/2021) Views: 1,272 ⚡AMPby Brett Larner
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Tokyo Marathon
The Tokyo Marathon is a world-renowned annual marathon held in Tokyo, Japan. As one of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors, it attracts elite and amateur runners from around the globe. The race holds World Athletics Platinum Label status, recognizing its high competitive standards, top-tier organization, and international appeal. Sponsored by Tokyo Metro, the Tokyo Marathon has grown into one...
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