Gold Ribbon Network is an official charity of the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity.

Gold Ribbon Network(GRN) is a public interest incorporated foundation dedicated to support children with cancer and their families, and we are an official charity of the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity.

・For further details about Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity,  please click here

GRN’s aims are to enhance the quality of life of children affected by cancer, provide funding for research to ultimately conquer childhood cancer and raising awareness.
It would be our great pleasure and honor if you would support and stand with our mission through the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity.

We are now accepting donations and applications for Charity Runners representing our organization for this year’s event!

・Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity Entry Information

Two ways to support us through Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity

◆Those who wish to support GRN through donation and run as Charity Runners

【Maximum number of Charity Runners for Gold Ribbon Network】
199 selected runners

【Application Website for Charity Runners】
Charity Donation System (Official Website of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity RUN with HEART)
*Please select "Gold Ribbon Network" as your chosen Charity.

【Runner Selection Criteria】
１．Donations per person is 120,000 yen or more
２．Selected by higher donation amount
*If the donation application amount is the same, it will be decided based on 3.
３．Priority will be given to those who apply earlier.
４．Priority for continuing Gold Ribbon Network supporters (10 slots available) : Applicants who meet condition 1 and have an ongoing history of support as of the end of February 2026. In the case of a large number of eligible applicants, selection will be based on donation amount, order of application, and donation history.

【Application Period】
June 24, 2026 11:00 am － July 9, 2026 17:00 pm　*Japan time

【Selection Notification Period】
July 14, 2026 11:00 am ー July 17, 2026 17:00 pm　*Japan time

【Donation Period for Selected Runners】
July 14, 2026 11:00 am ー August 6, 2026 17:00 pm　*Japan time

【Charity Runner Entry Registration and Entry Fee Payment Period】
July 14, 2026 11:00 am ー August 13, 2026 17:00 pm　*Japan time
※In addition to completing the donation process, Charity Runners are required to complete
their registration as runners and pay the entry fee.


★Donations received through the Charity will be used to support children with childhood cancer, survivors, and their families. Such as：
◆Scholarships for childhood cancer survivors enrolling in universities, colleges, or vocational schools.
◆Hospitalization allowances for single-parent households with children undergoing cancer treatment.
◆Research grants aimed at improving cure rates and quality of life for children with cancer.
◆Assistance for expenses related to pediatric cancer treatment, including support for transportation to distant hospitals and lodging costs for accompanying family members.

See more details here

◆For those who only wish to donate and support GRN (not run)

*For general inquiries about Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity entry, please contact Tokyo Marathon Foundation.
E-mail： tm-charitydesk@or.knt.co.jp

*Inquiries about Gold Ribbon Network Charity Runners for Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity
E-mail： marathon@goldribbon.jp

For more information about Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity:

・Tokyo Marathon 2027 Official Website
・Tokyo Marathon 2027 Official Website (Charity page)
・Official Website of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity RUN with HEART