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CR-V e:FCEV
Head Umpire Vehicle for Marathon

The CR-V e:FCEV will support the marathon as the head umpire vehicle.

With excellent driving stability and clean power that emits no CO2, we provide a safe and supportive environment that allows athletes to concentrate on their competition.

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CR-V e:FCEV<br>Head Umpire Vehicle for Marathon

CUV e:
Press Bike for Marathon and Race Walk

CUV e:The CUV e: will be used as a press bike transporting photographers during the marathon and race walk.

Its design combines acceleration performance and stability, enabling it to adapt to the race’s subtle shifts and capture every moment of the athletes’ performances on camera, providing viewers with countless exciting highlights.

It will also support the event by inspecting the course before each competition.

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CUV e:<br>Press Bike for Marathon and Race Walk

N-VAN e:
Timing Vehicle for Marathon

SEIKO timer attached, the N-VAN e: plays a central role in timekeeping for marathon.

Additionally, the Power Exporter e: 6000/9000 portable external power supply unit is used to extract power from the N-VAN e: and supply power to timing system mat that track runners and walkers’ times every 5 km.

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PRELUDE
Technical Vehicle

Before the race begins, the new PRELUDE will drive the marathon course to check road conditions.

With a focus on environmental performance and everyday usability, this specialty sports model embraces the era of full electrification and embodies Honda’s unchanging spirit for sports and the joy of control.

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N-ONE e:
Technical Vehicle

The N-ONE e: plays a key role in pre-race course checks by driving the marathon course before the competition.

Designed for Japan’s narrow roads, this compact EV combines agility and practicality, perfect for supporting event operations. It is scheduled for release in fall 2025.

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STEP WGN e:HEV
Medical Support Vehicle

The STEP WGN e:HEV supports athletes in their challenges by serving as a medical support vehicle during the marathon.

With a cabin that offers living room–like comfort, a wide tailgate opening, and a low floor, it’s designed for quick loading and unloading, ensuring fast, efficient responses for first aid needs.

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STEP WGN e:HEV<br>Medical Support Vehicle

ODYSSEY e:HEV
Transportation Vehicle for Athlete & Staff

The ODYSSEY e:HEV will support the event by serving as a vehicle for transporting athletes and event staff.

Thanks to its ultra-low-floor platform, the ODYSSEY features a low, sleek, and premium design. It offers a relaxing travel experience, helping passengers stay in top condition and move comfortably.

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ODYSSEY e:HEV<br>Transportation Vehicle for Athlete & Staff

ZR-V e:HEV
Transportation Vehicle for Athlete & Staff

The ZR-V e:HEV supports top athletes from around the world by providing reliable, comfortable transport.

Its sporty exterior and intuitive, easy-to-use interior design ensure a smooth and distraction-free ride, helping passengers stay focused and at ease.

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ZR-V e:HEV<br>Transportation Vehicle for Athlete & Staff

FIT e:HEV
Medical Vehicle for Marathon

As a medical support vehicle, the FIT e:HEV plays a key role in emergency response during marathons.

The FIT boasts a compact, streamlined body, a spacious interior, high utility performance, and excellent driving performance. It supports emergency medical response when every second counts.

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FIT e:HEV<br>Medical Vehicle for Marathon

Honda 0 SUV
First-Ever Vehicle Displayed Inside the Stadium

The World Athletics Championships is where top athletes from around the globe challenge their limits, driven by their dreams.
Honda 0 was born from a similar dream: to create an EV like no other.
That shared spirit makes Honda 0 a fitting presence at this world-class event.

For the first time, a vehicle will be displayed inside the stadium during the event. The Honda 0 SUV will be exhibited at marathon and race walk gate inside the stadium.

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Honda 0 SUV<br>First-Ever Vehicle Displayed Inside the Stadium

Honda 0 SUV
Remote-Control Vehicle

Custom-built for the World Athletics Championships, this remote-controlled Honda 0 SUV collects javelins, hammers, and discs after each throw.

UNI-ONE
Personal Mobility for Event Operation

The UNI-ONE supports smooth movement for event staff by allowing them to travel while seated by just shifting their weight.
Its hands-free design and eye-level view make it easy to interact with others while on the move, helping make the event more inclusive for people of all abilities.

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UNI-ONE<br>Personal Mobility for Event Operation

Commercial Display
Honda Booth

The booth features photo spots with backgrounds that look as if vehicles are in motion, and select models you can even sit in.
Visitors also have the opportunity to receive exclusive Honda merchandise.
Enjoy a hands-on experience that brings you closer to the World Athletic Championships Tokyo 25.

Mobility on display

Four-wheel: PRELUDE; N-VAN e: (event-special specification)
Two-wheel: CUV e: (event-special wrap); NT1100 (police-bike specification)
Next-gen mobility: UNI-ONE (event-special wrap)
Date: Saturday 13 – Sunday 21 September 2025, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: West Plaza area of Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium（1-17-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo）

100 Meters

A sprint over 100 meters contested on a straight track to the finish. Recognized globally for determining the fastest person alive, it’s one of the most popular events.

What to watch

Success in the 100m hinges on maximum velocity and how quickly an athlete reaches it. Sprinters’ approaches broadly fall into two styles: those who break away early and hold on (front-runners) and those who build late and charge in the second half (closers).

Men’s Qualification: 13 Sep 11:23、20:35
Women’s Qualification: 13 Sep 18:55
Women’s Semi-Final: 14 Sep 20:20
Men’s Semi-Final: 14 Sep 20:43
Women’s Final: 14 Sep 22:13
Men’s Final: 14 Sep 22:20

4x100 Meters Relay

Four runners each cover 100 meters, passing a baton from the first through the fourth leg with the fastest total time winning. It’s one of the few team events in a sport largely built on individual competition.

What to watch

Each leg demands different strengths: the first leg needs an explosive start, the second excels in straight-line speed, the third masters curve running, and the anchor (fourth) must be clutch in a head-to-head finish. This means that lineup strategy matters. Beyond raw speed, baton-exchange technique is crucial as even tiny errors can cost time or lead to disqualification.

Men’s Semi-Final: 20 Sep 20:25
Women’s Semi-Final: 20 Sep 20:45
Women’s Final: 21 Sep 21:10
Men’s Final: 21 Sep 21:20

3000 Meters Steeplechase

A distance race over 3,000 meters with fixed barriers and water jumps. Athletes clear obstacles roughly every 80 meters, 28 barrier clearances plus seven water jumps (35 in total)

What to watch

In contrast to hurdles, the non-collapsible barriers increase the risk of falling. The cumulative impact of jumps and landings, traversing the water pit, and the added weight of wet footwear render this a highly demanding event. Though African competitors have set the global standard, Japanese athletes are again expected to contend for finals/top-eight placements following their showings in summer 2024.

Men’s Semi-Final: 13 Sep 18:05
Women’s Semi-Final: 15 Sep 09:15
Men’s Final: 15 Sep 21:55
Women’s Final: 17 Sep 21:57

5000 Meters

Athletes race each other across 5000 meters (12.5 laps), a discipline that requires a balance of endurance, sustained speed, and race craft. The leading pace is approximately 7.5 seconds per 50 meters.

Mori Nagiya of the Honda Running Team will compete!

What to watch

In this sport, strategy is crucial for pacing. Some athletes surge ahead early to control the race tempo, while others gradually pick up the pace before making their decisive move in the final stretch. When the bell signaling the last lap rings out across the track and the top runners launch their final sprint, the excitement reaches its peak.

Women’s Semi-Final: 18 Sep 19:05
Men’s Semi-Final: 19 Sep 20:00
Women’s Final: 20 Sep 21:29
Men’s Final: 21 Sep 19:50

Javelin Throw

Athletes carry the javelin in one hand, build speed on a runway of about 30 meters, and use that momentum to launch it as far as possible. Reading wind direction and timing is key. The longest legal throw within the time limit wins.

What to watch

Be sure to look for the dynamic approach run, the complex full-body mechanics just before release, and technical factors like the angle of attack and wind. It’s a high-skill event where Japan has genuine gold-medal hopes.
Plus, javelin retrieval is handled by a special radio-controlled car custom-built by Honda for WCH Tokyo 25!

Men’s Semi-Final Group-A: 17 Sep 19:10
Men’s Semi-Final Group-B: 17 Sep 20:45
Men’s Final: 18 Sep 19:23
Women’s Semi-Final Group-A: 19 Sep 19:30
Women’s Semi-Final Group-B: 19 Sep 21:00
Women’s Final: 20 Sep 21:05

Pole Vault

Athletes use the rebound of the pole to clear a horizontal bar. The highest cleared height becomes the athlete’s mark. The athlete is finished after three consecutive failures.

What to watch

At the elite men’s level, vaulters clear over 6.00 meters, which is about the height of a two-story building. Watch for runway speed, the plant, the bend and recoil of the pole, the mid-air inversion, and bar clearance. The reigning men’s world-record holder, who won gold in Paris, might top his own record!

Men’s Semi-Final: 13 Sep 19:05
Women’s Semi-Final: 15 Sep 09:05
Men’s Final: 15 Sep 20:10
Women’s Final: 17 Sep 20:10

High Jump

After an approach run, athletes take off from one foot to clear a crossbar. After three consecutive failures, the athlete is done. The result is the last height successfully cleared.

What to watch

The thrill is twofold: the gravity-defying height and the tactics. Athletes can pass certain heights to conserve attempts or apply pressure. The women’s world-record holder, who broke a 37-year-old mark and won gold in Paris, may even try to better her own record!

Men’s Semi-Final: 14 Sep 18:40
Men’s Final: 16 Sep 20:35
Women’s Semi-Final: 18 Sep 19:15
Women’s Final: 21 Sep 19:30

Race Walk

Athletes compete to walk the fastest while maintaining the prescribed form. Receiving three warnings from judges triggers a mandatory wait in a designated penalty area, making this a battle against strict rules as well as the clock.

What to watch

In February this year, a Japanese athlete set a new world record, and a strong finish at the WCH Tokyo 25 is anticipated.
Though it’s a walking event, top racers move at speeds comparable to a typical running pace. In support of the broadcast, Honda’s two-seat electric personal commuter “CUV e:” will carry camera operators to capture the action up close.

Men’s 35 Kilometers Final: 13 Sep 08:00
Women’s 35 Kilometers Final: 13 Sep 08:00
Men’s 20 Kilometers Final: 20 Sep 07:30
Women’s 20 Kilometers Final: 20 Sep 09:50

Marathon

A road race over 42.195 km. Rankings and times are decided on the streets of Tokyo, starting and finishing around the National Stadium.

Koyama Naoki of the Honda Racing Team will compete!

What to watch

Koyama Naoki of the Honda Racing Team will compete!
To support race operations, Honda’s fuel cell electric vehicle, the "CR-V e:FCEV," will be used as the Chief Steward’s vehicle, while the light commercial EV, the "N-VAN e:," equipped with a Seiko timer, will serve as the timing vehicle. Also, using the portable external power supply "Power Exporter e: 6000 / 9000," power will be drawn from the N-VAN e: to supply the antenna mats laid out to measure lap times every 5 km.

Women’s Final: 14 Sep 08:00
Men’s Final: 15 Sep 08:00

Honda Running Team Koyama and Mori, along with Honda Benelux ambassador Kim Gevaert, visited the WCH Tokyo 25 special art project!

2025.10.15

During the Championships, the art project was displayed at the Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama (currently closed). Athletes Koyama and Mori, who competed in the championships, visited the massive artwork featuring themselves.
Additionally, Kim Gevaert, a gold medalist and ambassador for Honda Benelux, also visited and stopped by and had a warm exchange with Koyama in front of the artwork.

Tokyo World Athletics Art Project
Giant murals of “superhuman” athletes are appearing across Tokyo!

2025.09.01

Five sites, TBS Akasaka Sacas Plaza, ASICS FLAGSHIP HARAJUKU, ASICS TOKYO GINZA, SEIKO HOUSE, and Honda Aoyama Welcome Plaza (temporarily closed), will feature athletes expected to shine at the WCH Tokyo 25, energizing the city.
At Honda Aoyama Welcome Plaza, a mural rising to 5 meters is slated for completion on Wednesday, September 10, so stay tuned!
A social media campaign offering a chance to win tickets is also underway. For project details, click here:

Honda will exhibit the mobility supporting WCH Tokyo 25 in the West Plaza area of Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, adjacent to the National Stadium.

2025.09.03

The booth features photo spots with backgrounds that look as if vehicles are in motion, and select models you can even sit in.
Visitors also have the opportunity to receive exclusive Honda merchandise.
Enjoy a hands-on experience that brings you closer to the World Athletic Championships Tokyo 25.