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Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity
Now Accepting Donations & Charity Runners!

June 24th 2026 (Wed.)at AM 11:00（JST） Registration Start !

Now supporting
women and girls

who are facing difficulties
in developing countries and conflict zones such as Ukraine

Starting Wednesday, June 24, we will begin accepting donations and applications for Charity Runners for the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity Program.

This charity initiative supports a brighter future for women and girls through the power of running and international cooperation.

Your generous donations will help support our foundation’s efforts to empower women and girls facing difficult circumstances in conflict-affected regions such as Ukraine and in developing countries, with the goal of promoting independence and reducing poverty.

Join this special 20th anniversary event through “running for international cooperation.”

Every step you take helps create a better future for women and girls.

Event Name	Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity
Event Date	Sunday, March 7, 2027
Official website	https://www.runwithheart.jp/

Race-Day Highlights

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Your donation can support
the future of women and girls in need.

For example... for a donation of 150,000 yen

Ukraine: Provide 1 month of emergency food supplies for 18 people affected by war.
© CARE Ukraine
Timor-Leste: Supply essential learning materials to around 690 children.
©Timothy Buckley/CARE
Nepal: Fund 3 school-based water and sanitation awareness sessions.
©GrishmaAryal/CARE

Application Procedure &Schedule

There are 2 ways to donate to our foundation through the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity.

1. Donate and Run as a Charity Runner

Application

Donation & Charity Runner Application	June 24, 11:00 a.m. - July 9, 5:00 p.m. (JST)
How to Apply	Access Official Website of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity RUN with HEART Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity Page. Select “CARE International Japan” as your chosen donation recipient. Check the box for “Yes, I wish to run the event as a Charity Runner.” and complete your registration. Apply
Conditions for Application	１）Donations per person is 150,000 yen or more ①Priority slot for our past Charity Runners : 5 slots/First come, first served. ②Priority Slots for our corporate members/partners : 10 slots/Minimum donation amount of 200,000 yen or more per person, first come, first served). ２）Selected by higher donation amount -> If the donation application amount is the same, it will be decided based on 3) ３）Selected by based on the content of the "Thoughts on charity & Messages."
Maximum number of Applicants accepted	112 people

Payment of donations

Notification Date

July 14, 11:00 a.m. – July 17, 5:00 p.m. (JST)

The Tokyo Marathon Charity Secretariat will send an e-mail notification to those who have been accepted.

Donation Period

July 14, 11:00 a.m. - August 6, 5:00 p.m. (JST)

Please make your payment by the way described in the above-mentioned e-mail for the registration.

※Please note that your registration will be canceled if you miss the payment deadline.

※Under no circumstances will donations be refunded. Please understand this before applying.

Runner Entry

Runner Entry & Payment of Participation Fee

July 14, 11:00 a.m. – August 13, 5:00 p.m. (JST)

Once it is confirmed that the donation has been paid, you will receive an e-mail from Tokyo Marathon Charity Office with entry information.

Please register using the entry form provided in the e-mail and make a payment of the participation fee.

Donation Amount

Individual Entry: ¥150,000 or more per person
Corporate Entry: ¥200,000 or more per person

Benefit

・Quick-drying sports T-shirt. (Not available for international shipping. Those will be handed over in Japan before the race.)

・Invitation to Our Charity Runners’ Reception

・Invitation to CARE's Charity Runners-only Facebook group and online social events

Other Remarks

In addition to the donation, payments of a separate participation fee and other fees are required. For details, please refer to the application guidelines on the official website above.

2. Donation Only (No Race Entry)

※ Donations from non-runners are also accepted from 11:00 on Wednesday, June 24 to 17:00 on Monday, August 31. Donation-only contributions can be made from ¥1,000.

Access the Official Website of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity RUN with HEART Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity Page.
Select “CARE International Japan” as your chosen donation recipient.
Check the "No, I only wish to donate." checkbox.

Apply to Donate

Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity Participation Procedures ＆ Schedule

Ambassador's Message

I first learned about CARE in 2020. At that time, I was surprised to learn that post-war Japan had received assistance from CARE. Japan is at peace today, but there are many people around the world who have forgotten how to smile because they spend their days with anxiety due to war, conflict, and poverty.
A smile is contagious, isn't it? It has a power to make those around us smile too.
Through the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity, why don’t we bring smiles to the faces of refugees, women and children in developing countries who are experiencing difficulties?
And why don’t’ you run the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity with a smile on your face?
Let's respond to the voices of support with a smile, a voice, and a wave, and spread the circle of smiles along the road in Tokyo, throughout Japan, and all over the world.

©東京マラソン財団

Mr. Motoyuki Ohtake

Awards：

Japan Age Group Marathon Ranking #1 (2019-2023,2025)
Shibamata 100K 60km division winner (2017, 2022)
Winner of the 8-hour endurance race in Toda Saiko (2019)

CARE Charity Runner Support

We, the staff and volunteers, will work together through these fun activities and events,
We will do our best to welcome and support all Charity Runners!

Online Event・Tokyo Marathon Expo 2027 Booth

At our online event, race veterans will be sharing notes and personal experiences from the marathon to help this year’s participants achieve race-day success. Runners are welcome to share and receive guidance on any pre-race concerns during this event, with advice made available in both English and Japanese. We will also be running a booth at the Tokyo Marathon Expo 2027 on race-day, where we will be handing out special CARE branded items to participants.

Reception Party

We will be hosting a special gathering for Charity Runners and CARE staff! It will be an opportunity to enjoy Tokyo’s cuisine while getting to know our staff and fellow Charity Runners from all over the world. We also hope to provide insight into CARE and share some information about our work.

CARE Cheer Squad・Charity Lounge

On race-day, a team organized by CARE will be cheering you along from the roadside! After finishing, Charity Runners are invited to rest and enjoy drinks and snacks with their families, partners and friends at our charity lounge.

Participant's Voice

All Four Family Members Crossed the Finish Line!
A Greater Purpose Kept Us Going

Having a purpose beyond simply running means a lot. Supporting people who are less fortunate gives the run a deeper meaning, and remembering that greater cause provides the extra motivation needed to push through, especially near the finish line.

― Wing Family

Friends in Uganda
Expanding the Circle of Support Through Running

Running gave me an opportunity to reflect on how community support can make a difference and how each of us can contribute to creating a positive impact on others. We need to connect people in need with the resources that can help them. We will take this experience back to our community and share it with as many people as possible.

― Team Uganda

Last Year the Mother, This Year the Son—
A Parent and Child Carrying Forward the Spirit of Charity Running

I‘m very happy to support this great organization that works to empower women, promote social justice, and help eradicate problems.

― Jason

Highlights from Last Year’s Event

■ TOKYO MARATHON 2026 CHARITY「走る国際協力」へのご参加ありがとうございました/ Thank you for your support

CARE International Japan is an official charity of the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity.

Inquiries regarding this matter
CARE International Japan（In charge of Tokyo Marathon Charity）

event@careintjp.org