How to Enter: Charity Runners

Help spread the word and run the Osaka Marathon!

The Osaka Marathon is accepting applications for Charity Runners, who can participate in the race by choosing a Charity Partner (charitable organization) they wish to support and raising donations (fundraising) of 70,000 JPY or more from family members, friends, and others (supporters) who sympathize with the activities of that organization.

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 are asked to promote the charity project together with their chosen recipient organization and to raise donations from supporters who share their commitment to charity. (If the donations from supporters do not reach the target amount, the Charity Runner will donate the shortfall personally.)

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

Category: Charity Runners (Domestic / Overseas)
Open to both JAAF registered athletes (registered for FY2026) and runners who are not registered with JAAF.
Capacity: 1,000 runners in total for Domestic and Overseas
How to Apply: Domestic: Applications accepted online through RUNNET .
Overseas: Applications accepted online through JTB Sports Station .
Applications Open: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM
Applications Close: Monday, October 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Selection of Participants: First come, first served. Applications will no longer be accepted when capacity is reached.
Entry Fee: Domestic: 16,000 JPY
Overseas: 145 USD
Fundraising Period (Domestic runners only): From Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10:00 AM to Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 11:59 PM
When registering on the fundraising site (a website used to collect donations for the selected charity partner), Charity Runners shall make a 1,000 JPY donation themselves by credit card.

If the total amount raised does not reach the minimum donation amount (of 70,000 JPY, including the Charity Runner’s own 1,000 JPY donation), the Charity Runner will be required to personally donate the shortfall. (The shortfall will automatically be charged to the credit card registered on the fundraising site. If the shortfall cannot be processed, the runner will not be able to take part in the race.)
Please note that entry cannot be canceled on the grounds that the minimum donation amount has not been reached. Please also note that if you are unable to take part in the race, neither the entry fee nor any donations made up to that point will be refunded. Donations will be made to the charity partner selected in advance.

Overseas runners do not use the fundraising system. They must pay the entry fee and donation amount together at the time of entry.
Donation Amount: Domestic: 70,000 JPY or more (including the Charity Runner’s own 1,000 JPY donation)
Please select one charity partner to support from the list of available charity partners. In addition to the minimum donation amount of 70,000 JPY, including the Charity Runner’s own 1,000 JPY donation, the entry fee of 16,000 JPY is also required. Administrative fees apply separately.
Overseas: 475 USD or more (in addition, an entry fee of 145 USD and two donations of 5 USD each are required)
Administrative Fee: Domestic: 6% of the total payment amount
Overseas: 11% of the total payment amount
Charity Runner Benefits: Charity Runners will receive a Charity T-shirt (Charity Runner version). On race day, runners are asked to wear this T-shirt to help promote the Osaka Marathon charity program.
Notes: For domestic applications, please refer to the following page:
https://osaka-marathon.com/2027/runner/entry/apply_c/

Notes

Please refrain from applying if you do not understand and agree with the Osaka Marathon Charity Program (Charity Runner system).
Participation as a Charity Runner is subject to the Osaka Marathon 2027 Guidelines / Application Rules, and related regulation.
If a Charity Runner is unable to participate due to illness, injury, or other reason, a substitute runner will not be permitted.
Donations made to charity partners are non-refundable for any reason.
Please refrain from applying for more than one application category.
Changes to the selected charity partner or donation amount cannot be accepted. Please review your selection carefully before registering and entering the details.
Please note that Charity Runners may be asked to cooperate with media interviews, and therefore, we request your understanding in advance. In addition, footage, photographs, articles, and applicant information such as name, age, and address (prefecture or municipality) may be used in television, newspapers, magazines, the internet, and other media related to the Osaka Marathon, and therefore, we request your understanding in advance.

Osaka Marathon 2027 Charity Partners

Name of Charity Partner (★ New Partner) (*)	Activities, etc.
OISCA	Activities An overseas NGO based in Japan that develops human resources and creates forests in 41 countries and regions. Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Kaikaku Project	Activities Committed to activities on the theme of "Solving Social Issues Through Sports" Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Cancer Support Community Japan	Activities Providing emotional support to cancer patients and their families Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Center for iPS Cell Research and Application, Kyoto University	Activities Conducting research on iPS cells for medical applications Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Good Neighbors Japan	Activities Supporting development, working to combat child poverty, and providing emergency assistance at times of natural disaster, both in Japan and overseas Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Certified Non-Profit Organization CLACK	Activities IT learning and career education support for senior high school students facing hardships Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Befrienders Worldwide, Osaka Japan	Activities Providing emotional support to people suffering from suicidal thoughts and bereaved families of suicide victims Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
SakuraLine311	Activities Highlighting the extent of the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake through a cherry tree planting project Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Japanese Organization for International Cooperation in Family Planning	Activities Strive for a world where no women and girls suffer from unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection, or violence Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Japan Committee, Vaccines for the World’s Children	Activities Engaged in activities to protect the future of children by providing vaccines to developing countries Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
NPO Sodateage Net	Activities Employment support for young people facing social isolation, such as hikikomori (severe social withdrawal), NEET and other Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Certified non-profit organization DxP	Activities Providing a safety net and opportunities for young people facing economic hardship and other challenges Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
TABLE FOR TWO International	Activities Promoting better health in both developing and developed countries to combat obesity and hunger Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
NPO together	Activities Continuing to provide support as a bridge between people with disabilities and society Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan	Activities Operation of Ronald McDonald Houses for sick children and their families Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
AAR Japan (Association for Aid and Relief, Japan)	Activities An international NGO that supports people facing hardships due to conflict, disasters, and other crises Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Non-Profit Organization Japan IDDM Network	Activities Supporting people with type 1 diabetes and their families, and providing grants for research aimed at eradicating the disease Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Nippon Asia Baseball Friends CLUB LALIGURANS	Activities International cooperation activities with Asia through sports such as baseball and running Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Not available
Japan CliniClowns Association	Activities Supporting the inner strength of hospitalized children, their siblings, and their families Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Japan International Food for the Hungry	Activities Self-reliant development, food, and education support to help solve the issues of hunger and poverty around the world Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Not available
Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development	Activities Supporting the lives of people in Japan and overseas who are suffering from poverty, conflict, and disasters Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Nippon Volunteer Network Active in Disaster	Activities Providing disaster relief and recovery support in times of emergency, and disaster preparedness awareness activities in normal times Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
NPO HELLOlife	Activities Working to realize a society where everyone can work and live in their own way Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Not available
Piece of Syria	Activities Educational support for Syrian children deprived of educational opportunities by war Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Not available
Pool Volunteer	Activities Providing swimming instruction to children with disabilities under the slogan “Making the world of water barrier-free!” Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
NPO Florence	Activities Comprehensively addressing social issues in the fields of children and child-rearing in Japan Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
HOPE International Development Agency	Activities Supporting the self-reliance of local communities in developing countries through water, sanitation, and education support Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
Mothers' and Children's Health Welfare Association (★)	Activities An organization that addresses anxiety and isolation in child-rearing and supports the healthy growth of children Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Available Details
ME-RISE2	Activities Providing community life support for children in financial hardship, people with disabilities, young people, and others Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Not available
Wagamachi Nishinari Kosodatenet	Activities “Raising children together, anytime and anywhere,” with children’s lives at the very center Charity Theme SDGs Goal Tax Benefits (*) Not available