Donations and Charity Runner Applications for the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity
Now supporting women and girls who are facing difficulties in developing countries and conflict zones such as Ukraine
Your donation will be used for emergency crisis support in Ukraine, as well as for the Foundation's overall activities aimed at reducing poverty by supporting the self-reliance of women and girls in difficult circumstances, mainly in developing countries and areas of conflict and disaster in Asia. We will also use the funds for our efforts in Japan, such as awareness-raising activities to inform women and girls of the challenges they face around the world and to take action together as one step toward solving those challenges.
Join us as a Charity Runner in this meaningful event, racing through the streets of Tokyo and finishing at the iconic MUFG STADIUM (Japan National Stadium) – and be part of “running for international cooperation.”
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Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity |
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Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
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Starts at MUFG STADIUM (Japan National Stadium) → Fukucho → Suidobashi → Jimbocho → Kanda → Nihonbashi (1st turnaround) → back through Kanda → Jimbocho →Hitotsubashi-gashi (2nd turnaround) → back through Jimbocho → Suidobashi → Fukucho → Finish at MUFG STADIUM (Japan National Stadium) |
| Official Website | Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Official Website https://www.legacyhalf.tokyo/en/ |
Message from Our Ambassador
“I am 78 years old this year, and every year I run the Tokyo Marathon and the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon as a Charity Runner for CARE International Japan. I find great meaning in the fact that running can contribute to supporting people in difficult situations around the world. International cooperation is not something only for special individuals—anyone can get involved in their own way. Through this charity run, I would be very happy if more people could learn about CARE’s activities and join us in expanding the circle of support.”
Saburo Takizawa
Professor Emeritus, Toyo Eiwa University
Vice Chairperson, CARE International Japan
He has been running as a CARE Charity Runner since 2018.
He started marathon running at the age of 66, and now, 11 years later, his marathon time is 5 hours. His goal is to keep maintaining this record in the years ahead.
Mr. Takizawa participated as a Charity Runner in the inaugural Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2022 Charity and was interviewed by the Tokyo Marathon Foundation’s charity initiative, Run with HEART. In the interview, he shares his thoughts on the significance of running as a Charity Runner and the appeal of the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon Charity. We invite you to take a look at the interview.
*Since this is a Japanese-language website, please use your browser’s translation feature.
▶https://legacyhalf.tokyo/special-interview/01/index.html
How to Participate
There are two ways to support CARE International Japan through the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity:
1. Run as a Charity Runner
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| Other Remarks | In addition to the donation, a separate participation fee of ¥13,200 are required. *Please refer to the official website for full race details and participation requirements. |
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2.Support through donations
If joining as a runner isn’t possible for you, you can still take part in this effort by making a donation. Every single contribution adds up to something powerful.
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| 寄付金額 | Minimum of ¥1,000 per person |
Charity Runner message
We have received a message from Ms. Kana Cummings, a Charity Runner from CARE,
who participated in the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2025 Charity program.
I first applied as a Charity Runner for CARE with two simple goals: to run the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2025 Charity during my time in Japan and to support an organization I deeply admire for its work empowering women and girls around the world. However, I gained far more than I ever expected. What began as a single application grew into a yearlong connection with CARE and its community—meeting inspiring Charity Runners from Japan and beyond, building relationships with CARE’s incredible staff, and having the opportunity to represent the organization at not only the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2025 Charity, but also the Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity. I am incredibly grateful for CARE enriching my time in Tokyo, and I hope to continue supporting the spirit of “ International cooperation through running” in my future running endeavors.
▲ CARE Charity Runners who participated in the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2025 Charity
Charity Runner Social Event
On Sunday, September 27, 2025, we hosted a joint training and social event for Charity Runners with a guest speaker and members of the running club RRC led by our Vice Chairperson, Mr. Takizawa.
▶Click here for highlights of the 2025 event and details of the networking session
Your donation will help support the future of women and girls facing difficult circumstances.
For example, with a donation of 50,000 yen:
CARE International Japan is an official charity of the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity.
| Contact | CARE International Japan Charity Coordinator |
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