Osaka Marathon 2027

About Charity Runners

Charity Runners are invited to take part in order to deepen understanding of the Osaka Marathon’s charity activities and to expand the circle of support.

Charity Runners choose a charitable organization to support through the fundraising website, make a personal donation of 1,000 JPY when entering, and invite family members, friends, and others to support their fundraising efforts. They are required to raise a total of at least 70,000 JPY in donations (entry fee not included).

If the total amount of donations does not reach 70,000 JPY, the Charity Runner must personally donate the shortfall in order to run.

Overseas runners do not use the fundraising system. They must pay the entry fee and donation amount together at the time of entry.
Charity Runner Benefits

Charity Runners share their challenge on the fundraising website!

Calling for donations through social media and other channels

  • Their determination to take on the challenge

  • Name of the organization selected as the donation recipient

  • Minimum donation amount (70,000 JPY or more)

    *Participation fee and other fees are required separately.

[Osaka Marathon 2027 Charity Partners]

  • OISCA
  • Kaikaku Project
  • Cancer Support Community Japan
  • Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University
  • Good Neighbors Japan
  • Certified Non-Profit Organization CLACK
  • Befrienders Worldwide, Osaka Japan
  • SakuraLine311
  • Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning
  • Japan Committee, Vaccines for the World’s Children
  • NPO Sodateage Net
  • Certified non-profit organization DxP
  • TABLE FOR TWO International
  • NPO together
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan
  • AAR Japan (Association for Aid and Relief, Japan)
  • Non-Profit Organization Japan IDDM Network
  • Nippon Asia Baseball Friends CLUB LALIGURANS
  • Japan CliniClowns Association
  • Japan International Food for the Hungry
  • Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development
  • Nippon Volunteer Network Active in Disaster
  • NPO HELLOlife
  • Piece of Syria
  • Pool Volunteer
  • NPO Florence
  • HOPE International Development Agency
  • Mothers' and Children's Health Welfare Association (★)
  • ME-RISE2
  • Wagamachi Nishinari Kosodatenet

Supporters donate because they share the Charity Runner's passion.

Donations are made through
the fundraising site to the organization
selected by the Charity Runner.

Support comes from members of the public,
such as friends and acquaintances,
who share the Charity Runner’s determination.

Maximum number of participants: 1,000 (first come, first served)

Raise the minimum donation amount of 70,000 JPY

(* entry fee required separately) and

Secure your place in
the Osaka Marathon 2027!

From Entry to Race Day

STEP1

Select the charitable organization you wish to support and enter as a Charity Runner

Choose one of the 30 charitable organizations participating in the Osaka Marathon 2027, make a personal donation of 1,000 JPY as a Charity Runner, and complete your entry. Aim to reach your target donation amount!

Application Period

From Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM to Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

Osaka Marathon 2027 Charity Partners List

STEP2

Ask your family and friends for support

Use email, social media, and other channels to call for donations!

Fundraising Period

From Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM to Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 11:59PM

STEP3

Minimum donation amount (70,000 JPY) reached! Your race participation is confirmed!

Entry fee and other fees are required separately.
How to Enter: Charity Runners FAQs & Inquiries