When Harry Styles showed up on the starting line of the 2025 Tokyo Marathon, fans and fellow runners alike did a double take.
The Grammy-winning singer, known more for his smooth vocals and eclectic fashion sense than long-distance running, completed the prestigious marathon on March 2, 2025, and left everyone buzzing with admiration.
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For Harry, running a marathon wasn’t just a spontaneous decision.
Over the past few months, eagle-eyed fans had spotted him jogging in various cities, often blending into the background with a baseball cap and running gear.
Despite his busy schedule preparing for his upcoming 2025 world tour, Styles had been quietly putting in the miles, building his endurance and testing his limits.
The atmosphere in Tokyo on race day was electric, and not just because of the stacked field of elite runners.
When Styles took his place among the 38,000 participants, he did so with an air of quiet determination. According to spectators, he remained focused throughout the race, waving occasionally to fans but keeping his pace steady.
He crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 3 hours, 24 minutes, and 7 seconds. That’s no easy feat for a first-time marathoner.
Harry Styles Marathon Breakdown
- Net Time: 3:24:07
- Pace: 4:51/km (7:47/mile)
- Place: 6010
Splits:
One of the most impressive aspects of Styles’ run was his remarkably even pacing, especially for a first-time marathon runner.
He clocked the first half of the marathon in 1 hour, 42 minutes, and 3 seconds, and the second half in 1 hour, 42 minutes, and 4 seconds. The difference of just a single second between his splits is pretty much unheard of, even among experienced marathoners.
He maintained a steady average pace of 7 minutes and 47 seconds per mile (4 minutes and 51 seconds per kilometer), meaning that he paced it to perfect, not starting out too fast or losing steam at the end.
His fastest 5K split even came late in the race, between kilometers 30 and 35, proving that he had enough energy left in the tank to finish strong.
News of Styles’ marathon spread quickly on social media, with #HarryRunsTokyo trending for hours.
After the race, Styles was seen celebrating with friends and enjoying Tokyo’s vibrant culture. He shared a few candid moments on social media, including a heartfelt post thanking the marathon organizers and the city of Tokyo for the warm welcome.
