After an emphatically successful defence of her title 12 months ago, Sutume Kebede has returned to the streets of the Japanese capital to do it all over again. The Ethiopian broke the course record with a 2:15:55, but she's not the fastest in the field by a long chalk.

Brigid Kosgei is the former world record holder (2:14:04) and the 2022 Tokyo Marathon champion (2:16:02), but she's yet to win a World Marathon Major since. Aged 32, there's a growing sense that this could be a defining season for the Kenyan legend.

And reigning Chicago Marathon champion (2:14:57) Hawi Feysa and Rosemary Wanjiru, who's tasted victory in the 2023 Tokyo Marathon (2:16:28) and 2025 Berlin Marathon (2:21:05), aren't here to make up the numbers.

Reigning champion Tadese Takele (2:03:23) has been handed a double-boost, with the injury-enforced withdrawals of 2025 runner-up Timothy Kiplagat and 2024 Berlin champion Milkesa Mengesha. However, the Ethiopian is still one of seven contenders with sub-2:04 personal bests.

Included among them are Kenya's two-time Tokyo bronze medalist Vincent Kipkemoi, who's yet to win a WMM, and his compatriot Alexander Mutiso, the 2024 London winner (2:04:01).

Here's where to watch Tokyo Marathon live streams online from anywhere, and potentially for FREE.

Watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 for FREE

Viewers in Japan can watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 FREE of charge on TVer.

Outside Japan right now? Use NordVPN to unlock the free Tokyo Marathon coverage.

How to watch any Tokyo Marathon stream using a VPN

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How to watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 live streams in the US

In the US, Tokyo Marathon coverage is available to stream on FloTrack, which costs $29.99/month or $150/year.

Outside the US? Use NordVPN to watch the Tokyo Marathon as usual.

How to watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 live streams in the UK

In the UK, the 2026 Tokyo Marathon is being shown on Discovery+, which starts at £3.99/month.

There's also a £30.99/month plan that includes TNT Sports, which will be available through the UK's new HBO Max platform on March 26.

Traveling away from the UK? Use a VPN to watch Discovery+ from abroad while you're away from home.

How to watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 live streams in Canada

In Canada, the Tokyo Marathon is being shown on FloTrack, which costs US$29.99/month or US$150/year.

If you aren't in Canada right now, simply use a VPN to tune in from overseas.

Can I watch Tokyo Marathon 2026 in Australia?

The 2026 Tokyo Marathon appears to have slipped through the cracks in Australia.

If you're in Australia from Japan, the US, UK or Canada, however, a VPN will help you tune in. NordVPN is the one we recommend above all others.