The Tokyo Marathon has been postponed until March and the 2022 edition cancelled due to the COVID-19 state of emergency in the capital, event organisers said. The race was to have been held on October 17 but has now been moved to March 6, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation said on its website on Friday.

Tokyo Marathon postponed, 2022 edition cancelled due to COVID-19

Organisers on Friday said that 2021's Tokyo marathon has been postponed until after the delayed 2020 Olympics as coronavirus continues to rage across the world. Earlier, the race was set to take place on March 7, 2021.

2021 Tokyo Marathon postponed until after Olympics

Ethiopia's Birhnu Legese was declared the winner of the Tokyo Marathon. Spectators witnessed empty streets and no public runners due to the fear of coronavirus. Biranu Legese has won Tokyo Marathon second time in a row after completing the race in two hours four minutes and 15 seconds.

Tokyo Marathon: Birhu Legenes, Lonah Chemtai win top positions amid empty streets

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Tokyo Marathon postponed, 2022 edition cancelled due to COVID-19

2021 Tokyo Marathon postponed until after Olympics

Tokyo Marathon: Birhu Legenes, Lonah Chemtai win top positions amid empty streets