Osaka Marathon 2026

HOPE is recruiting

Charity Runners

Application Period

Until Monday, October 20, 2025.

HOPE is recruiting

Charity Runners

Application Period

Until October 20, 2025 (Mon)

Together, we create a rainbow of HOPE.

HOPE has been selected as an official charity partner of the Osaka Marathon to be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026 - our third consecutive year!

HOPE is seeking charity runners to support our work by running in the marathon.

Charity Runner Application Deadline

» Monday, October 20, 2025

Number of Runners Accepted

» 30 people

Note: Registration closes once the maximum number is reached.

How to Apply as a Charity Runner (For Japan Residents)

To apply as a charity runner, you must complete registration on both "RUNNET" and "Syncable".

1. Register on Syncable (Charity Support Page)

First, please create a fundraising page on Syncable.

2. Register via RUNNET

After completing your Syncable page, please enter as a charity runner for HOPE using the button below:

Enter via RUNNET »

Fundraising Goal for 2026

This year, our fundraising target is ¥5,000,000.

With this amount, we can build 8 wells in rural Cambodia, providing safe water to approximately 360 people.

Please note that donations will also support women's empowerment and awareness-raising activities in Japan, in addition to water-related projects.

When we construct a well, it’s not just about digging a hole. Your fundraising helps deliver comprehensive, lasting change. Each project includes not only a well but also a latrine, a home garden, transportation of materials, and local labor. We call this integrated community development. It works and it lasts.

Learn more about HOPE's work »

Past Results

Note: These numbers are based on a well costing approximately ¥700,000 and benefiting around 50 people (8–10 families).

What Is a Charity Runner?

Being a charity runner is about more than just running. It's about making a difference. At the Osaka Marathon, you choose a charity to support and run for a cause you believe in.

To participate, runners must raise at least ￥70,000 by gathering donations from friends, family, and supporters who resonate with the charity’s mission.

We'll provide monthly coaching calls and tips to help you succeed in your fundraising journey.

In addition, each runner is invited to submit a personal message for their profile on HOPE's website to share why they are running and what this challenge means to them.

Don't worry if it's your first charity run. HOPE will support you every step of the way, from setting up your fundraising page to sharing tips on how to spread the word.

Let's take on this challenge together!

For Overseas Runners:

The registration process has changed for overseas residents.

Full details of registration for overseas residents »

Diagram showing how charity runners work: runner gets donations from and supported by the charity and supporters.

Charity Runner Benefits

Guaranteed entry without a lottery once you raise the ￥70,000 target (Japan Resident Runner)
Easy check-in at the dedicated charity runner reception
Access to exclusive charity runner areas for a comfortable pre-race experience
Special gifts, including an original charity T-shirt

This is more than just a race - an unforgettable experience awaits you.

Eligibility and Entry Requirements

Anyone who is prepared to run a marathon (finishing is not mandatory)
Must be able to raise ￥70,000 or more in donations (If the target is not reached, the remaining amount must be covered by the runner.)
Must pay a charity donation of at least two units (￥500 per unit) and an entry fee of ￥16,000 at the time of entry