Dear XXX [ID - 0838]
Congratulations! You have been selected to run the Tokyo Marathon 2009.
According to Tokyo Marathon website, there were 226,378 applicants for a mere 30,000 slots. But from what one past participant told us, it seems that it is "easier" for foreign participants to get the lottery. So far, quincymmx and Akck were also selected. Lucky us! Hope PG will get this as well.
This would be the largest marathon for me. SCSM 2007 had about 11,000 marathoners. Will see how many at this year's SCSM. Should be an interesting experience.
Without wasting any time, I have made payment to confirm the registration and redeemed my hard earned miles. Tokyo-bound!!
There's a neat video of the race course. Except for a decline over 4 to 5 km at the start at Shinjuku, the course appears very flat and wide. First U-turn (15km) at Shinagawa. Second U-turn at Asakusa (28 km); streets narrow to 1 lane here. A few bridges at Harumi area. Two significant inclines, at least. Finish point is at Tokyo Big Sight (also expo venue). Map
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