Gold Ribbon Network is an official charity of the Tokyo Marathon 2026 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 recipient of the Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity.

・For further details about Tokyo Marathon 2026,  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 2026 Charity.

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

・Tokyo Marathon 2026 Entry Information

Two ways to support us through Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity

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

【Maximum number of charity runners for Gold Ribbon Network】
194 selected runners

【Application Website for charity runners】
Charity Donation System (Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity RUN with HEART Official Website)
*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, priority is given to the one with the earliest donation application.
３．10 priority slots will be
allocated to continuous donors of the Gold Ribbon Network (individuals and corporations) as of the end of February 2025.
* Selection will be based on the higher donation amount, or if the amounts are the same , on the earliest donation application.

【Application Period】
June 24, 2025 11:00 am ～ July 9, 2025 17:00 pm　*Japan time

【Selection Notification Date】
July 15, 2025 11:00 am ～ July 18, 2025 17:00 pm　*Japan time

【Donation Period for Selected Runners】
July 15, 2025 11:00 am ～ August 7, 2025 17:00 pm　*Japan time

【Charity Runner Entry Registration and Entry Fee Payment Period】
July 15, 2025 11:00 am ～ August 14, 2025 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.


★Your donation will be supporting：
◆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.

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

*For general inquiries about Tokyo Marathon 2026 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 2026
E-mail： marathon@goldribbon.jp

For more information about Tokyo Marathon 2026:

・Tokyo Marathon 2026 Official Website
・Tokyo Marathon 2026 Official Website (Charity page)
・Official Website of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity "RUN with HEART"