ONE TOKYO GLOBAL GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Challenge in TOKYO

The challenge is：Fastest 42.195km run in pairs in relay!

Pairs will relay around a 400m track, completing 105 laps in total!

If you’re up for the challenge, why don't you join us to aim for a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ together!

※This event will be conducted through a lottery system.

　After reviewing all applications, selected participants will receive a confirmation email along with payment instructions.

Entry ＆ Lottery Schedule（JST）

• January 10 (Fri) 09:00: Entry opens
• January 19 (Sun) 23:59: Entry deadline
• January 22 (Wed) 09:00: Winner announcement
• February 2 (Sun) 23:59: Payment deadline

Event Date

February 28, 2025

10:00 AM

Organizer

Tokyo Marathon Foundation

Venue

Yumenoshima Athletics Stadium

Address： 1-1-2 Yumenoshima, Koto-ku, Tokyo
※Nearest station: JR Shin-Kiba Station (approximately 10 minutes from the Tokyo Marathon EXPO venue)

Category

400m～800m Pair Run

※Each pair will run one lap around the track.

※The distance to be run will be determined by the number of participants on the day.

Eligibility

Participants must be able to run 400m within 90 seconds and be elementary school age or older. 

※For participants under 18 years old, a parent or guardian must complete the application.

※A ONE TOKYO GLOBAL membership is required to apply.

※In pair applications, at least one member of the pair must be a ONE TOKYO GLOBAL member.

Capacity

【Pair participation】　80 pairs (160 people)

【Individual participation】　50 people

※Pairs for individual participants will be arranged by the organizer on the event day.

※This event will be conducted through a lottery system.

　After reviewing all applications, selected participants will receive a confirmation email along with payment instructions.

Entry ＆ Lottery Schedule（JST）

• January 10 (Fri) 09:00: Entry opens
• January 19 (Sun) 23:59: Entry deadline
• January 22 (Wed) 09:00: Winner announcement
• February 2 (Sun) 23:59: Payment deadline

Schedule

10:00：Gate open

10:00 – 10:25 AM：Participant reception 

　　　　　　　　　※Limited original event T-shirt will be distributed complimentary.

10:30 AM：Opening ceremony and Rule explanation 

　　　　　　※Attendance is mandatory; running order will be finalized

10:50 AM：Challenge starts 

　　　　　　※Be near the start line at least 15 minutes before your start time

Around 1:50 PM：Challenge ends, results announcement, and closing ceremony

※Participants are able to leave the venue anytime after their run. Staying until the end is not required.

Important Notes

1. Applications will not be accepted after the reception ends at 10:25 AM, regardless of the reason by the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ regulation.
2. Attendance is mandatory at the 10:30 AM opening, where final participant checks will be conducted. Missing this will result in disqualification.
3. The running order will be determined by the organizer and announced during the opening. No requests or changes will be accommodated.
4. Participants must arrive at the venue at least 15 minutes before their start time even they left the venue temporary. No exceptions or schedule adjustments will be made.
5. Re-entry to the venue will require personal identification. No proxy participation is allowed.
6. Participants must wear the designated T-shirt and athlete bib (number) during the run.
7. No refunds will be issued for cancellations or absences.

MC

Harry Sugiyama

Born in Tokyo and raised in the UK by a British father and a Japanese mother, Harry has utilized his skills in four languages—Japanese, English, Chinese, and French—for a variety of roles, including as a host, reporter, and TV celebrity.
In 2013, he was appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for Food and Drink by the British Embassy.
He has also recently been appointed as a Tokyo Tourism Ambassador by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
A passionate runner, Harry has also recorded sub-3-hour marathons in Tsukuba and Kumamoto in the past year.

RIBEKA

Sporty, fun-loving, smart, and stylish! With almost 20 years of experience in the event and entertainment field, RIBEKA started her career as a radio and TV host and now works as a Japanese-English bilingual MC. She has hosted major international events such as the Olympic Games, World Cup, G20 Summit, and many others.

Guest

Neko Hiroshi

Born on August 8, 1977, in Chiba, Japan
Started his career as a comedian in 2001 and joined Wahaha Honpo in 2003.
Achieved recognition for his strong performance in the “TBS All-Star Thanksgiving Mini Marathon” in 2006, which led him to start marathon training.

In 2008, he started serious marathon running, beginning with the Tokyo Marathon. In 2011, he changed his nationality to Cambodian in pursuit of becoming an Olympic representative.

Although initially selected as a representative for the Cambodian men’s marathon at the London Olympics in 2012, a new regulation by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) required athletes without prior international competition experience to fulfill specific residency or approval criteria. As he did not meet these criteria, his participation was disqualified.

Undeterred, he continued striving for the Olympics, maintaining his status as Cambodia’s top marathoner for four consecutive years. In 2016, he achieved his dream, representing Cambodia in the men’s marathon at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, finishing in 138th place.

His best time is 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 2 seconds (Tokyo Marathon 2023), making him the first comedian to compete in the Olympics as a marathon runner.

Event Participation Fees

【Pair participation】　　25,000 JPY

【Individual participation】　　12,500 JPY

Exclusive commemorative items for participants

1. Original ONE TOKYO GLOBAL T-shirt 
2. Original ONE TOKYO GLOBAL Bath Towel
3. Original ONE TOKYO GLOBAL Beer

▼T-shirt Size Guide▼

※Please select your t-shirt size in the options.

　Size cannot be changed.

※T-shirts will be distributed during reception and must be worn during the challenge.

Optional Purchase Upon Successful Challenge
Official Participation Certificate

Details to be confirmed.

※The Official Participation Certificate is an official document certifying your involvement in the Guinness World Record™ achievement.

The certificate features a special holographic print issued by Guinness World Records™.

Further details on purchasing the certificate will be provided after the event, only in the case of a successful challenge.