Charity

The Tokyo Marathon Charity program is operated in cooperation of the recipient program charities and the Tokyo Marathon Foundation.

The donation application through the Tokyo Marathon 2024 Charity was closed on August 31, 2023 11:59 p.m.
We sincerely thank you for many applications.

Tokyo Marathon 2024 Charity

Our charity program aims to provide an opportunity for those who run, support and cheer the Tokyo Marathon to think about social contributions, and deliver an opportunity to take action, with the hopes of uniting the hearts of each and every person closer to the society.

“Let’s Convert Your Love for Running into Someone’s Happiness”.
With such passion at heart, the Tokyo Marathon continues to manage the charity program.

The Tokyo Marathon Charity program is operated in cooperation of the official charities and the Tokyo Marathon Foundation.

Tokyo Marathon 2024 Charity – Program Overview

Field Size

5,000(Charity Runners are selected by respective charity organizations)

Donation & Charity Runner Application

Monday, June 26, 11:00 a.m. – Thursday, July 13, 5:00 p.m. (JST)
*Charity Runner application is not first-come, first-served.
*Donations can be accepted until Thursday, August 31, 5:00 p.m. (JST)

Application procedure

1 Select a charity organization on the RUN with HEART website
2 Apply to make a donation through the organization’s donation system.

Application Procedures & Schedule

Important Note on Donation

  1. 1)A "Charity Runner" is a runner who makes a donation over a certain amount to the target charity organization and participates in the Tokyo Marathon to spread the greatness of charity activities.
    *Determined for each donation project.
  2. 2)The amount of donations required to become a Charity Runner will differ depending on the charity organization. Please check Charity Runner application page for each of the charity organization.
    *One donation application will be accepted in units of 1,000 yen from an amount of 1,000 yen or more and 999,000 yen or less.
  3. 3)The criteria for selecting respective charity runners will differ depending on the charity organization, so please check here.
  4. 4)You can choose which charity program to support by making a donation.
    *The program outlined by the charity organization are subject to change due to natural disaster, political dispute, activity suspension and etc..
  5. 5)You can make duplicate donations to multiple organizations however, you cannot make multiple requests for a Charity Runner.
  6. 6)The selected charity organization cannot be changed once your application is completed.
  7. 7)We do not provide refunds after a donation has been made. If this charity project or event is canceled due to reasons not attributable to the organizer, the donation will not be refunded.
    If the selected charity organization has discontinued its program due to unavoidable circumstances, the collected donations will be allocated to another charity program.
    Refunds are not also applicable in the following cases.
    7-1.If you decline to run due to your own circumstances
    7-2.If you do not run on the day of the event
    7-3.When the right to run is revoked due to reasons such as violation of the rules
    7-4.If you fail to register and pay the entry fee.
    *Please note that donations and participation fees are different.
  8. 8)By participating in the charity program, you are not allowed to make conflicts with the Tokyo Marathon 2024 Official Partners, selling goods and/or promotion campaign using the charity program. If you engage in such activities or actions, your participation may not only be canceled, but you may not be able to apply for this event in the future.
    *Examples of prohibited actions include:
    8-1.Use of copyright or properties of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation (name, picture, visuals, logo, etc.)
    Example:"We/company support the Tokyo Marathon."
    Example:"We/company support the Tokyo Marathon Charity."
    Example:"Through the Tokyo Marathons, we have supported.."
    8-2.Advertising within the event venue and along the course.
    Example:"Displaying banners wearing an items that displays company name, brand or products."
    8-3.Proxy application for the purpose of reselling the race slot, etc.
  9. 9)Applications by travel agencies not approved by the tournament organizer will not be accepted. If it becomes clear, the participation right will be canceled and the donation and participation fee will not be refunded even after payment.
    * Please contact the entry center for the relevant travel agency.
  10. 10)Receipt of the donation (donation of 2,000 yen or more per person or per group) shall be issued by the respective charity organization.
  11. 11)All registered personal information will be used to create payment receipt and/or for charity organizations and the Tokyo Marathon Foundation to deliver further information.
    In order to receive the electronic payment receipt of your participation fee, please look for the invoice issued by the credit card company.
  12. 12)Please be fully trained in participating the event and take all possible precautions such as taking a medical examination in advance.
    *We are implementing measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. We apologize for any inconvenience and we appreciate your cooperation in creating a safe environment for the participants and for the health of the participants and the operation staff.
  13. 13)The results of this charity project and the status of donation utilization by the recipient projects will be announced on this website at a later date.

Charity Perks

Program and offers delivered by the charity organization to the those who contribute donations through the Tokyo Marathon Charity.

40 charity programs conducted by 39 official charity organizations

In the Tokyo Marathon 2024, 40 official charity programs will be actively carrying out their own promotional efforts, directly seeking donations.
*Some charity organizations may only accept donations and/or Charity Runner applications from those residing in Japan.

Official Charity Organization Charitable Activities
Tokyo Marathon Sports Legacy Program 1 Tokyo Marathon Sports Legacy Program 1 Creating and passing on a society in which people can enjoy new lifestyles through sports More detail
Tokyo Marathon Sports Legacy Program 2 Tokyo Marathon Sports Legacy Program 2 Education work for areas stricken by Great East Japan Earthquake (Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima) More detail
Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan Operation of the“ Ronald McDonald House”, a residential facility for children facing illness and their families More detail
Peace Winds Japan Peace Winds Japan Development of protection and transfer activities to save dogs’ lives, as well as training for disaster relief and therapy dogs. More detail
Action against Child Exploitation Action against Child Exploitation Protecting children from hazardous child labour, providing education, and helping families raise themselves out of poverty More detail
Special Olympics Nippon Foundation Special Olympics Nippon Foundation We provide sports for people with intellectual disabilities as possible and to make the society where everyone can feel happy with or without disabilities. More detail
Plan International Japan Plan International Japan Run for girls! Support girls' access to education and say “NO” to forced early marriage More detail
The Nippon Foundation The Nippon Foundation Support for children with various difficulties such as those who have no place to belong, children with intractable diseases, and children from social childcare backgrounds. More detail
Japan for UNHCR Japan for UNHCR Providing sports and educational opportunities for the young generation forced to flee from their homes due to conflicts More detail
Gold Ribbon Network Gold Ribbon Network
  • ・Scholarships for pediatric cancer survivors enrolling universities, colleges or vocational schools.
  • ・Hospitalization allowance for single-parent households with children with cancer.
More detail
Kamonohashi Project Kamonohashi Project For a world without human trafficking, where every child can grow up happy, healthy and free More detail
Japanese Para Sports Association Japanese Para Sports Association Publicise and promote the understanding of para sports (Promote a radical transformation in public consciousness aimed at realising an inclusive society) More detail
Japan Cancer Society Japan Cancer Society Operation of free cancer consultation service “Hotline” for cancer patients and their families, Promote cancer prevention and cancer screenings, Disseminate correct knowledge and raise awareness of cancer. More detail
Room to Read Japan Room to Read Japan Founded on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. We are achieving this goal by helping children in historically low-income communities develop literacy skills and a habit of reading, and by supporting girls as they build skills to succeed in school and negotiate key life decisions. Your donation will help us ensure that children across the globe can access a quality education. More detail
Teach For Japan Teach For Japan We envision a world where all children have the education, support, and opportunity to shape a better future. More detail
NPO KIDSDOOR NPO KIDSDOOR We provide free educational and social spaces for underprivileged children where they can study, eat, interact with others, etc. More detail
Certified Nonprofit Organization Family House Certified Nonprofit Organization Family House Providing residential facilities and care for children fighting critical illness and their families during medical treatments More detail
CARE International Japan CARE International Japan Now support women and girls who are facing difficulties in developing countries and conflict zones such as Ukraine More detail
Kokkyo naki Kodomotachi (Children without Borders) Kokkyo naki Kodomotachi (Children without Borders) To provide educational opportunities to underprivileged children in Cambodia, Philippines and Bangladesh. More detail
The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Solaputi kids’ camp The Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Solaputi kids’ camp Inviting children with serious illnesses and their families to a dream campsite with on-site medical care. More detail
TOKYO TOY MUSEUM TOKYO TOY MUSEUM The Inclusive art museum in Shinjyuku More detail
Pride House Tokyo NPO Pride House Tokyo NPO Operating Pride House Tokyo Legacy, Japan's first LGBTQ+ center, and supporting LGBTQ+ youth. More detail
NPO Sodateage Net NPO Sodateage Net Protecting children in poverty, those subject to bullying, eating alone, those with developmental disorders, or a troubled lifestyle. More detail
Friends Without A Border Japan Friends Without A Border Japan Run for children! Help build medical services rooted in Laos. Delivering compassionate care, cuddles and smiles. More detail
Tokyo Development Foundation for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Tokyo Development Foundation for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries We prevent the global warming and succeed healthy forests to the next generation by developing a low-pollen forests. More detail
NPO Florence NPO Florence Resolving the social issues that get in the way of parent-child well-being and deliver a "new normal" to all parents and children. More detail
Japan Environmental Education Forum Japan Environmental Education Forum Providing experience of nature activities and healing of nature to children/adults having various difficulties, problems and worries in their daily life. More detail
Japan Marrow Donor Registry Promotion Conference Japan Marrow Donor Registry Promotion Conference Enlarging bone-marrow bank and gathering greater number of donors. Providing counseling and financial consultation services for leukemia patients. More detail
Japan Association for Refugees (JAR) Japan Association for Refugees (JAR) Providing medical, food, shelter, and other support to refugees who have fled to Japan, enabling them to have a secure life. More detail
公益財団法人がんの子どもを守る会 Children's Cancer Association of Japan Financial Assistance to Parents More detail
Tokyo Disaster Prevention & Emergency Medical Service Association Tokyo Disaster Prevention & Emergency Medical Service Association Our businesses are dissemination of the importance of disaster prevention widely and relate to spread of emergency first aid. More detail
SHAPLA NEER = Citizens’ Committee in Japan for Overseas Support SHAPLA NEER = Citizens’ Committee in Japan for Overseas Support Supporting for girls working as domestic workers in Bangladesh More detail
Chance for Children, Inc. Chance for Children, Inc. Chance for Children is committed to supporting the children living in poverty and providing the Study Coupons redeemable only at out-of-school educational facilities in Japan. More detail
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL JAPAN AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL JAPAN Run for rights! We’re working for human rights all over the world through lobbying, campaign and education. More detail
MadreBonita MadreBonita Providing postpartum care programs to solve social problems that originate in the postpartum period More detail
Adventist Development and Relief Agency Japan(ADRA Japan) Adventist Development and Relief Agency Japan(ADRA Japan) To serve humanity so all may live as God intended. More detail
Non-Profit Organization Japan IDDM Network Non-Profit Organization Japan IDDM Network Research support for eradicating the incurable disease "Type 1 diabetes".
"Type 1 diabetes", incurable to curable!
More detail
Japan Committee, Vaccines for the World’s Children Japan Committee, Vaccines for the World’s Children Every day, 4,000 children losing their lives by Vaccine Preventable Diseases. Make a gift of vaccines for the smiles and lives of the children in developing countries. More detail
WaterAid Japan WaterAid Japan Delivering clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene to healthcare facilities in Mozambique More detail
Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP) Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning (JOICFP) JOICFP intends to change the reality that one woman loses her life per minute globally due to pregnancy, delivery, unsafe abortion, and cervical cancer by implementing fundamentally preventive activities. More detail
  • Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
  • STARTS CORPORATION INC.
  • IFING Co., Ltd.
  • ASICS Japan Corp.
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL
  • SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION
  • The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
  • Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
  • Kokumin Kyosai coop(National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives)
  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co.,Inc.
  • Kao Corporation
  • BATHCLIN CORPORATION
  • TOPPAN INC.
  • Daiwa Securities Group
  • Porsche Japan K.K.
  • NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION
  • KOYOU RENTIA Co.,Ltd.
  • Fanplus, Inc.
  • Shimizu Octo,Inc.
  • SAGAWA EXPRESS CO., LTD.
  • TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Photocreate Co.,Ltd
  • Premier Partner
  • Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
  • Major Partners
  • STARTS CORPORATION INC.
  • IFING Co., Ltd.
  • ASICS Japan Corp.
  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  • Main Partners
  • KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL
  • SEIKO GROUP CORPORATION
  • The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited
  • Toray Industries, Inc.
  • McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
  • Active Partners
  • Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
  • Kokumin Kyosai coop(National Federation of Workers and Consumers Kyosai Cooperatives)
  • Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co.,Inc.
  • Kao Corporation
  • BATHCLIN CORPORATION
  • TOPPAN INC.
  • Daiwa Securities Group
  • Porsche Japan K.K.
  • Supporting Partners
  • NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION
  • KOYOU RENTIA Co.,Ltd.
  • Fanplus, Inc.
  • Shimizu Octo,Inc.
  • SAGAWA EXPRESS CO., LTD.
  • TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd.
  • Photocreate Co.,Ltd