Next month, the Tokyo Marathon, which is scheduled for the first time in two years, will be held for general runners after being tested for the new coronavirus in advance, while for runners with a high risk of serious illness such as the elderly. , I learned from interviews with related parties that the final adjustments are being made in the direction of requesting that participation be postponed.
Last year, due to the spread of the infection, the Tokyo Marathon was temporarily delayed for more than half a year, but preparations were made, but it was virtually canceled due to the declaration of an emergency again.
This year is scheduled for the first time in two years on the 6th of next month.
According to the people concerned, as a countermeasure against infection, the event will be held including general runners after being tested for the new corona in advance and being proved negative.
However, since many runners run, we are making final adjustments in the direction of requesting runners who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill, such as the elderly, to forgo participation.
It's been more than half a month until the tournament, and the high level of infection confirmation is still continuing in Tokyo, and the sponsoring "Tokyo Marathon Foundation" is planning to hold a board meeting on the afternoon of the 18th to discuss the response.