Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026
“We are looking for donations and Charity Runners
to participate in the race.”

“Japan Committee, Vaccines for the World’s Children (JCV)” is an official charity of the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity.This year, once again, we are looking for donations and Charity Runners to participate in the race to help protect the lives of children in developing countries from infectious diseases!

Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity Overview

〇Event date：October 18, 2026 (Sun)
〇Charity runner application period：April 15, 2026 (Wed) 11:00 – May 15, 2026 (Fri) 13:00
〇Donation period：April 15, 2026 (Fri) 11:00 – May 15, 2026 (Fri) 13:00

For details, please visit<br>Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Official Website.

The appeal of the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity

The course is 21.0975km long, starting and finishing at MUFG Stadium (Japan National STADIUM), and utilizing the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games marathon course. It’s a luxurious and glamorous course that runs through the heart of Tokyo. The season and distance are easy to participate in, making it beginner-friendly, and it’s also perfect for experienced runners as a warm-up at the start of the season.

How to apply to become a Charity Runner

This event is open to participants from both within Japan and overseas. Those wishing to participate as Charity Runners should register via the special webpage below. We look forward to your applications.

Apply to be a Charity Runner here

The current situation in developing countries supported by JCV

Currently, JCV is supporting four countries: Myanmar, Laos, Bhutan, and Vanuatu.

In Myanmar, a major earthquake struck in 2024 amidst ongoing civil war, and reconstruction is still not progressing.Outbreaks of polio, measles, and diphtheria have been confirmed among children who do not have access to vaccinations.we are working with local UNICEF organizations to prevent infectious diseases in ethnic minority areas, bypassing the Ministry of Health which is under the control of the military regime.

Meanwhile, in Laos, Bhutan, and Vanuatu, vaccination efforts are progressing smoothly. In Bhutan, in particular, vaccination rates have reached 99% for most vaccines, preventing outbreaks of infectious diseases.
In Vanuatu, a pertussis outbreak occurred in 2025, but through proactive vaccination efforts, it was quickly brought under control. Thanks to your support, the lives of many children and the smiles of their families are being protected.

JCV’s 32 Years of Child Vaccine Support

The Japan Committee, Vaccines for the World’s Children (JCV) has been working with local UNICEF and medical professionals for 32 years to provide “Children’s Vaccine Support,” donating vaccines against infectious diseases to children in developing countries.To date, we have provided basic vaccines, including those for polio, measles, tetanus, and other diseases, as well as related equipment,such as storage refrigerators, to 139,660,724 children in 10 countries.

It is estimated that 4,000 children die every day from preventable infectious diseases, or one child every 20 seconds.

To all marathon runners around the world, please support our activities.