Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity
“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 Marathon 2027 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 Marathon 2027 Charity Overview

〇Event date：March 7, 2027 (Sunday)
〇Charity Runner application period：June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) 11:00 – July 9, 2026 (Thursday) 17:00
〇Donation period：June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) 11:00 – August 31, 2026 (Monday) 17:00

For details, please visit Tokyo Marathon 2027 Official Website.

The appeal of the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity

This Marathon course is 42.195km long, starting in front of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku and finishing on Gyoko-dori Avenue in front of Tokyo Station. It’s mostly flat and offers enjoyable views of popular tourist spots such as Asakusa Kaminarimon Gate, the Imperial Palace, Tokyo Tower, and Tokyo Skytree, making it a fun course to run. Runners are also encouraged by the continuous cheers of the crowds lining the route. Furthermore, volunteers, including running doctors to respond to emergencies, and staff responsible for water stations and course management, provide ample support.

This Marathon is also one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, a prestigious international marathon series. Every year, many runners from both Japan and abroad participate, aiming to become a “Six Star Finisher” by completing all six major marathons: Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, and Tokyo.

Click here for information about the Tokyo Marathon course.

Click here for more details about Six Star Finisher.

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

Click here to see the thoughts of those who participated in the previous race as JCV charity runners.

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.