Tokyo Marathon 2027 — Charity Information

Date of publication: June 18, 2026

Tokyo Marathon 2027 — Charity Information

Tokyo Marathon Charity is the official charity program of the Tokyo Marathon, designed to support social causes through running. Participants can donate to one of 41 charity organizations, and those who contribute a sufficiently high amount may be selected as Charity Runners and run the Tokyo Marathon 2027 while promoting charitable activities. The total number of available Charity Runner slots is 5,000. Each organization sets its own donation thresholds and selection criteria, and applications are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The minimum donation for those who do not wish to run is 1,000 yen and the maximum is 999,000 yen. You may donate to multiple organizations, but you can submit only one Charity Runner application — duplicate applications result in disqualification.

Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity — Procedure and Schedule

Step	Description	Schedule (JST)
Step 1	Select a charity organization and the program you wish to support.	Before the application period
Step 2 — Donation + Run	Submit your application with the intention to run as a Charity Runner.	June 24 – July 9
Step 2 — Donation Only	Submit your donation without participating in the race.	June 24 – August 31
Step 3	Charity organizations select their Charity Runners.	July 14–17, 2026
Step 4 — Charity Runner	Pay the full pledged donation and the race entry fee.	July 14 – August 13, 2026
Step 4 — Donation Only	Make your donation using the method specified by the charity organization.	June 24 – August 31, 2026
Step 5	Charity Runner participation is confirmed in your “My Charity” panel.	After completion of the process

Tokyo Marathon Charity 2026 — How Much Did Organizations Raise?

In a separate article, I compiled full data on the total amounts raised by charity organizations during Tokyo Marathon 2026. It’s a great reference point before choosing your program for 2027.

See the fundraising overview

If you are evaluating how much you realistically need to donate to secure a Charity Runner spot, it is worth reviewing the data from the previous edition. Donation thresholds vary significantly between organizations and change every year.

Tokyo Marathon Charity — How Much Do You Really Need To Donate?

This article explains the real donation thresholds required by organizations in 2026 — the best benchmark before applying for 2027.

Read the donation threshold analysis

Charity Information — Key Rules

A Charity Runner is a participant who donates above the threshold set by the organization and runs the Tokyo Marathon to promote charity activities.
Donation requirements vary by organization. For donors not running, the donation must be between 1,000 and 999,000 yen.
Each organization sets its own selection criteria for Charity Runners.
Once submitted, you cannot change your charity organization or donation amount.
You may donate to multiple organizations, but you can submit only one Charity Runner application.
Duplicate applications result in disqualification and no refund.
Donations are non-refundable, even if the event is canceled or the participant withdraws.
Charity participation cannot be used for commercial or promotional activities.
Only official partners may sell tour packages that include race entry.
Donation receipts are issued by the respective charity organizations.
Personal data is used for communication and processing of applications.
Participants should be physically prepared and undergo medical checks if needed.
A report on the use of collected funds will be published after the project concludes.