Charity directory

Tokyo Marathon charity places: 14 partners, minimums from ¥100,000

The Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity program enables runners to participate by supporting official beneficiary programs.

Quick facts

Partners

In this directory

Min range

¥100,000

To ¥200,000 high end

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Currently accepting applications

Typical window

Donation and Charity Runner applications typically run from late June to early July, specifically Wednesday, June 24, 11:00 a.m. to Thursday, July 9, 5:00 p.m. JST for the 2027 event.

Overview

How charity places work

Operated jointly by recipient charities and the Tokyo Marathon Foundation under the RUN with HEART initiative, the program allocates 5,000 charity runner bibs across 40 official programs. Those who pledge at least the minimum amount established by their chosen organization and are selected under that organization's criteria may enter as Charity Runners.

14 partners listed

Updated SEP 2026

Tokyo Marathon Foundation Sports Legacy Program

Other · Disability · Children

× Closed

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation is 150,000 yen across Sports Legacy Programs 1, 2, and 3. Selection is based on the content of Thoughts on charity and Messages. Registration fee is null as charity runner entry fee is paid separately to organizer. Applications closed as of 5:00 p.m. on August 31.

¥150,000

Min raise

$938 USD

Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan

Children · Health

× Closed

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation per runner is JPY 120,000. Selection gives priority to Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 runners (100 slots) and donor lottery (50 slots), with remaining places decided in descending order of pledged donation amount and tie-breaker by application timestamp. Application closed August 31.

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation per person is 200,000 yen. Selection is determined by highest donation amount, followed by Thoughts on charity and Messages. Registration closed August 31.

¥200,000

Min raise

$1,251 USD

Action against Child Exploitation (ACE)

Children

× Closed

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation is 200,000 yen. Selection by higher donation amount; if donation amount is equal, earlier applicants are prioritized. Status is closed as applications officially closed August 31.

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Donations per person must be 150,000 yen or more. Selection based on higher donation amount, then on Thoughts on charity and Messages. Applications closed August 31.

¥150,000

Min raise

$938 USD

Plan International Japan

Children · Other

× Closed

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum is null due to multiple donation tiers: individuals require at least 150,000 yen, whereas companies and groups require 220,000 yen or more per person. Priority is given to repeat participants and supporters (25 spots), with others evaluated on Thoughts on Charity and Messages. Applications closed August 31.

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation per runner is 120,000 yen. Selection is by higher donation amount, with ties decided by earlier application; 10 priority slots are reserved for continuing supporters. Applications closed August 31.

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation is 150,000 yen per person. Selected by higher donation amount, then earlier application date. Applications closed August 31.

¥150,000

Min raise

$938 USD

Special Olympics Nippon Foundation

Disability

× Closed

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation requirement is 100,000 yen. Runners are selected by lottery. Applications closed August 31.

¥100,000

Min raise

$625 USD

Japanese Para Sports Association

Disability

× Closed

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation is 100,000 yen. Selection is conducted by lottery with consideration given to dedication to charity and alignment with association objectives. Applications closed August 31.

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation is JPY 160,000. Registration fee note: in addition to the donation, international runners pay a separate registration fee ($230 USD / 19,800 JPY for domestic); null is entered as upfront fee is separate from partner collection. Selection by higher donation amounts, preferential consideration for past supporters, and lottery for ties. Applications closed August 31.

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation is 100,000 yen. Priority slots for previous WaterAid charity runners or supporters (up to 10 slots); otherwise selected by higher donation amount, with ties determined by Thoughts on Charity and Messages. Applications closed August 31.

Other · Children · Health

× Closed

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation requirement is JPY 165,000. 7 priority slots are allocated to ADRA Friends and previous ADRA charity runners. Overall selection ranks applicants by donation amount (highest first), breaking ties by Thoughts on charity and Messages. Registration is explicitly closed.

¥165,000

Min raise

$1,032 USD

Japan Association for Refugees

Other

× Closed

2027 edition. Terms checked 2026-09-21

Minimum donation is 150,000 yen. Selection is decided by higher donation amount, with ties decided by the content of Thoughts on charity and Messages. Applications closed August 31.

¥150,000

Min raise

$938 USD

FAQ

Questions about charity places

Schema · FAQPage

What is the overall field size for Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity Runners? +

The Charity Runner field size is 5,000 participants across 40 official charity programs.

How are Charity Runners selected? +

Charity Runners are selected by their chosen charity organization based on individual selection criteria. Applications are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are registration fees included in the charity donation? +

No, donations and participation fees are separate. Event fees are JPY 19,800 for domestic participants and USD 230 for international participants.

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