December 5, 2019 Tokyo Marathon Foundation

Tokyo Marathon 2020

We hereby announce the followings related to Tokyo Marathon 2020.

1．World’s first! Aid station cups made out of break through material LIMEX P. 2-3

2．Tokyo Marathon 2020 Packet Pick-up and Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2020 P. 4-5

3．Tokyo Marathon 1MILEs 2020 P. 6-7

Press Release

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In effort to reach Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), not only through charity and sports

volunteering, but also through projects such as Clothing Reuse Project (Yofuku Post) or

repurposing the event flag, the Tokyo Marathon Foundation will continue to launch different

projects to incorporate sustainability within the Tokyo Marathon.

Starting from Tokyo Marathon 2020 [March 1, 2020 (Sun.)], the aid station cups previously

made out of recycled wood-chips will be replaced by cup made out of Japan patent material

LIMEX, a break through material that is solely made from limestone that uses hardly little water

when in producing. By using this material, excessive amount of water and trees will be saved in

comparison to using a wood-based material.

Furthermore, upcycling the LIMEX can lead to replacement of plastic materials, ultimately

leading to sustainable environment using less usage of petroleum-derived plastic.

This is world’s first to provide aid station cups made out of LIMEX at a marathon event.

■About the revolutionary material ”LIMEX”

LIMEX is Japan patent material made out of calcium carbonate and other inorganic filler

materials consisting 50% or more inorganic component. To produce 1 ton of paper,

approximately 85 tons of water and roughly 20 trees is necessary, but in replacing, the LIMEX

requires no trees or water, and instead uses approx. 0.6-0.8 tons of limestone and approx. 0.2-

0.4 tons of polyolefin to produce same amount of paper-like material (LIMEX sheet).

※Used LIMEX material in placement of paper product should be treated as combustible waste

(not as paper waste).

TBM Co., LTD. CEO: Nobuyoshi Yamasaki

Main Business Activities: Research and development, production and sales of LIMEX

URL：https://tb-m.com/en/limex/

Worlds’ first！The aid station cups to be made out of LIMEX！

～We will continue to launch sustainable projects through Tokyo Marathon～

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Tokyo Marathon 2020 Sustainable Projects

● New! Material of the Aid Stations Cup Aid stations cups provided to runners will be made out of Japan patent material

LIMEX. This is world’s first to provide aid station cups made out of LIMEX at a marathon event.

⚫ New! “Universal Changing Room” Installed To realize inclusive society through sports, changing rooms that is more freely accessible

and designed with greater consideration for people with disability and members of all gender identities (LGBTQ) will be installed as “Universal Changing Room”.

【Installed Locations】 10 ㎞ Finish（1 location）、Marathon Finish（provisional） Tokyo Marathon Foundation has signed a partnership with the Pride House Tokyo on

September 19th with the interest in enhancing mass sporting event by delivering improved operation.

● Clothing Reuse Project Collaborating with the NPO Yofukupost Network Meeting, Clothing Reuse

Project is carried by introducing “Yofuku Post” to collect clothing that is still in good condition to be shipped and distributed to secondhand markets outside of Japan, providing the opportunity in delivering it to the people in need. *Total of 3,740 kg/26,180 yen donated to the Tokyo Goodwill Bank (Tokyo Council of Social Welfare) in 2019

⚫ Repurposing the Marathon Flags The flags manufactured for the Tokyo Marathon 2020 will be

repurposed as bags. The bags will be created at fabric manufacturing company that employs people with disabilities. The bags will be available for purchase at JOGPORT ARIAKE, and we will donate a portion of the profits to Tokyo Goodwill Bank (Tokyo Council of Social Welfare). *Total of 212,250 yen (as of October 2019) will be donated to the Tokyo

Goodwill Bank (Tokyo Council of Social Welfare) in 2019 ● No-Baggage Runners We welcome No-Baggage Runners who choose not to check baggage on

the race day during the entry to the event. In exchange, we will provide original poncho at the finish for them to wear as they leave the venue. We are working to reduce CO² emissions by reducing the number of

trucks used to transport runners’ baggage.

● Use of Electric Cars and Electric Motorcycles We are working to reduce CO² emissions and will continue to use electric

cars as lead vehicles for runners, and electric motorcycles as emergency response and pacemaker control bike. (Usage number for 2019: 1 electric cars, 3 electric motorcycles)

● Use of Plant-Based Synthetic Fabric We will use environmentally friendly synthetic fibers derived from plants

as fabric for volunteer wear and EXPO bags.

● Introducing “My Entry” (going paperless） “My Entry” page is automatically created for all registered runners, allowing the runners

to review Runners Guide and race records that were previously printed and mailed.

● Tokyo Marathon Charity We hope to provide the people who run, support and cheer on the Tokyo Marathon

the opportunities to think about social contribution and provide an opportunity to make a social change. Through this, we hope to link all individual hearts to the society.

● Volunteer Activity As a form of social contribution, spreading the further awareness of sports volunteering

will be more focused.

◼ Sustainability Projects https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/about/sustainability/

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Supported by BMW

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In preparation for the Tokyo Marathon 2020 [March 1, 2020 (Sun.)], the three days of February

27 (Thu.), 28 (Fri.) and 29 (Sat.) prior to the race event, the Packet Pick-up will be held around

Shin-Toyosu for roughly 38,000 participating runners, and the Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2020

featuring our official partner booth will be held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale

Market “Toyosu Market Block 6”.

Note, due to space limitation of the EXPO, the entry will be prioritized to registered runners

who have completed their packet pick-up. The entry for general visitors may be controlled, and

for more information please read the following.

Tokyo Marathon 2020 Packet Pick-up (*Runners Only)

Date：February 27 (Thu.) until February 29 (Sat.)

[27 (Thu.) & 28（Fri.）10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.; 29（Sat.）10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.]

Location: there are 2 locations, please refer to your Bib Confirmation for appropriate location

・Packet Pick-up A Toyosu PIT（6-1-23 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo）

・Packet Pick-up B Shin-toyosu Brillia Running Stadium（6-4-2 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo）

*The last day will close 1 hour (60min) early.

*The registered runner must complete the packet pick-up in person within the above times.

【Nearest Train Station】Yurikamome Line：Shin-toyosu Station（5min walk）

Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line: Toyosu Station（12min walk）

*There are no parking lots, please use public transportation.

Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2020（Entry Restricted）

Date：February 27 (Thu.) until February 29 (Sat.)

[27 (Thu.) & 28（Fri.）11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; 29 (Sat.) 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

*Last entry is 30min prior to closing

Entry on February 27 & 28 will be prioritized to the registered runners who have

completed their packet pick-up. Due to this, waiting time will be requested for the

general visitor entry.

*Entry for general visitors is not available on February 29 (Sat.), we request for you

understanding and cooperation.

Location：Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market “Toyosu Market Block 6”

【Nearest Station】Yurikamome Line：Shijo-mae

*There are no parking lots, please use public transportation.

Cooperation for Entry Restriction Due to layout and available public transportation and with regards to safety, the entry to the Tokyo Marathon

EXPO 2020 on 27 (Thu.) & 28 (Fri.) will prioritized to the registered runners who have completed their pick-up, and the last day of 29 (Sat.) will not be open to the public.

For non-registered runners and general visitors interested in the EXPO, please come on either dates of February 27 or 28. You can check out the EXPO congestion through our official website, social channels and through our Tokyo Marathon App.

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Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2020 and Packet Pick-up February 27 (Thu.) - February 29 (Sat.), 2020

Entry to the last day of EXPO [Feb.29 (Sat.)] will be available only to runners who

have completed the packet pick-up; entry for general visitors will not be available.

Entry restriction will be administered at Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2020.

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Map

Photos from Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2019

Official website

⚫ Tokyo Marathon 2020 Packet Pick-up

https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/participants/for_runners/

⚫ Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2020

https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/events/expo/

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To add greater excitement to the Tokyo Marathon 2020 (Sunday, March 1, 2020), the Tokyo Marathon

Foundation will be hosting various events, and as a sub-event of the Tokyo Marathon, the “Tokyo Marathon

1MILEs 2020” will be held the day before the marathon event [February 29 (Sat.), 2020] in collaboration

with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF).

This 1mile event (approx. 1.6km) is designed for family and friends to enjoy running at their fullest. The

event is precious opportunity for kids and adults to experience the atmosphere of the warm-up track of the

National Stadium that is scheduled to be used for the TOKYO 2020 Games.

The following is information on how to participate.

Event Information

Race Name: Tokyo Marathon 1MILEs 2020

Organizer: Tokyo Marathon Foundation

Co-organizer: Japan Association of Athletics Federations

Supporting Organization: Tokyo Metropolitan Government (tentative)

Operation Supporter: OTT

Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020

Venue: Meiji Jingu Gaien Rubber-ball Baseball Ground

[Warm-up track for Tokyo 2020 Games (TBD), Shinjuku City, Tokyo]

Access: JR Chuo/Sobu Line: Shinanomachi Station (Approx. 5min walk)

Toei Subway Oedo Line: Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station (Approx. 5min walk)

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line,

Toei Subway Oedo Line: Aoyama-icchome Station (Approx. 10min walk)

Maximum Number of Entrants:

1) 1 Mile Time Trial - 350 persons

2) 4×400m Relay - 7 teams

3) 4×1 Mile Relay - 27 teams

Eligibility: Those who fulfill the following conditions, and whose participation is approved by the organizer:

1) Middle schooler or older, capable of completing 1 mile (1600m) under 10 minutes.

2) Team of 4 of elementary schooler (4th-6th grade)

3) Team of 4 of middle schooler or older

*This is a timed event.

Entry Fee: 1) 4,000 yen 2) 4,000 yen/team 3) 8,000 yen/team ＊All tax included.

Application: Online entry: https://www.marathon.tokyo/en/events/1miles/

*Available only in Japanese.

Entry Period: Friday, December 13, 2019 10:00 a.m. (JST) – Friday, January 17, 2020 5:00 p.m. (JST)

Others: This race is not officially approved by JAAF and the record time will not be considered official.

You may enter to multiple events.

New Event! Welcoming entries to Tokyo Marathon 1MILEs 2020.

～Chance to run at warm-up track of the TOKYO 2020 Games!!～

Date: Saturday, February 29, 2020 12:00 p.m. start *Rain or shine Venue: Meiji Jingu Gaien Rubber-ball Baseball Ground

(Warm-up track for Tokyo 2020 Games (TBD), Shinjuku-City, Tokyo)

Running a mile individually; Relaying among 4 people to reach 1 mile.

All sorts of “1 mile” is gathered, creating into “1MILEs”.

Multiple numbers of numeric 1 is linked and hidden within the logo. This “1MILEs”

symbolizes connection with one and others, continuing the fun even after the event.

【Logo】

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Event Schedule (provisional)

12:00 Opening ceremony

12:10 1 Mile Time Trial start

14:10 4×400m Relay start

14:30 4×1 Mile Relay start

16:00 Exhibition Relay

16:30 Event closure

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