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Harry Styles' impressive timing at the Tokyo marathon: He participated in the annual 26.2-mile race

The singer went through intense preparation with his personal coach in London


Daniel Neira
Senior Writer
MARCH 4, 2025 2:24 PM EST

Harry Styles, the multifaceted musician known for his hit songs and stylish fashion sense, just accomplished another milestone, this time at the Tokyo Marathon. Joining over 37,000 runners, the singer completed the 26.2-mile race with a remarkable time of 3:24:07, securing the 6,010th position.

True to his style, the musician wore a black Nike hoodie paired with Tracksmith shorts. He paired the sporty look with a white headband and racing sunglasses. His footwear of choice was the Nike Alphafly 3 sneakers, which were a great addition to the outfit and his athletic performance.

While the singer did not share the moment on his social media, online users shared clips of Harry during the marathon, while he showed his endurance throughout the race, maintaining nearly identical split times for both halves of the marathon. 

Harry Styles pictured heading to Tracy Anderson fitness studio.© Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Harry Styles pictured heading to Tracy Anderson fitness studio.

Harry completed the first half in 1:42:03 and the second in 1:42:04, averaging a pace of 7:47 per mile. His fastest 5K split occurred between the 30K and 35K marks, completed in 23:16.

Harry Styles at the Tokyo marathon© X/Twitter
Harry Styles at the Tokyo marathon

His participation in the marathon was not announced, as he seemingly wanted to participate anonymously. There was also no media coverage, allowing him to blend seamlessly with fellow runners. Despite his subtle presence, his timing was recognized after fans pointed out his participation.

Harry Styles at the Tokyo marathon© X/Twitter
Harry Styles at the Tokyo marathon

While there was no announcement, his participation in the marathon is no surprise, as the musician is known for his healthy and active lifestyle. It was reported that amid his passion for running, he trained with his personal coach, Thibo David in London.

Harry Styles after a gym session in Los Angeles. © Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Harry Styles after a gym session in Los Angeles.

The singer reportedly went through intense preparation, incorporating strength sessions alongside long-distance runs. Harry has been away from the public eye in recent months, and he was seemingly focusing on himself and working towards personal goals, proving that he is not only talented on stage after displaying his athletic skills.

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