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Ronald McDonald House will participate as a donation recipient for Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity!
April 08, 2026
Ronald McDonald House is entirely supported by donations, fundraising, and volunteers.
Donations made through the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity will be utilized responsibly to support the operation of Houses and Family Rooms for children with illnesses and their families.
We warmly welcome your donations and entries as charity runners.
《Participation Benefits》
RMHC Charity runners participating in the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 will be eligible for priority entry to the Tokyo Marathon 2027 held on Sunday, March 7, 2027 (please refer to the “Selection Process” section below for more details).
◇ About the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity
Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026
Marathon Course: Half marathon course starting and finishing at MUFG STADIUM (Japan National Stadium)
For more details, please visit the official Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 website.
■Charity Participation Eligibility
Participants must be at least 18 years old on the day of the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity. *Other eligibility requirements are in accordance with the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 charity entry guidelines and application terms.
■How to Participate in the Charity
You can participate by making a donation through the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon Charity.
Individuals who donate 50,000 yen or more can also participate in the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 charity as charity runners, promoting their charitable activities. *A separate participation fee of 13,200 yen (entry fee, administrative fee, tax included) is required.
◇Selection of Team DMHC Charity Runners (Please note that this differs from last year, so be sure to review carefully!)
■Number of Participants
200 runners
■Selection Process
(1) The minimum donation per person is JPY 50,000.
(2) Selection will be made in descending order of pledged donation amount. In the event of a tie in the pledged donation amount, priority will be given to those who applied earlier.
《Participation Benefits》 Tokyo Legacy Half 2026 RMHC charity runners are eligible for the 100-slot RMHC priority selection for Tokyo Marathon 2027 charity runners. Selection will be conducted in order of donation amount for Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026.
（Notes）
*Please note that selection will not be on a first-come, first-served basis this year. After the application deadline (Thursday, May 7), the selection results will be communicated via email.
*Please note that a separate application is required for the Tokyo Marathon 2027 Charity. If selected as a Tokyo Marathon 2027 charity runner, an additional donation payment will also be required.
◇How to Apply for the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity (please note that this differs from last year, so be sure to review carefully!)
■Application Period
11:00 AM（JST), Wednesday, April 15 – 12:00 PM（JST), Thursday, May 7
■How to Apply
1.During the application period, please complete and submit the application form.
2.By Thursday, May 7, you will receive a [Payment Instructions] email at your registered email address. Please follow the instructions and complete the payment by Thursday, May 14.
3.After completing the payment, you will receive a [Runner Entry Instructions] email at your registered email address. Please follow the instructions and complete your runner entry by 17:00 PM, Friday, May 15.
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Once step 3 is completed within the deadline, your participation as a charityrunner will be confirmed.
■Application Form
Click here to apply to Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan ⇩（The registration form will open on Wednesday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m. JST）
https://forms.gle/gSayS1ZGJ5Zv1RV87
★We offer a variety of exclusive benefits, including original goods, to all charity runners who support Ronald McDonald
Benefit 1: Run in a Team DMHC T-shirt!
All runners participating as Team DMHC charity runners will receive an original Team DMHC T-shirt. Let’s run together to the finish with teammates who share the same passion
*The design shown is a sample. A new design will be prepared for the 2026 event
Benefit 2: Receive Original RMHC Good!
You will receive exclusive RMHC original goods. Please wear and use them to help raise awareness of RMHC
Benefit 3: All charity runners will have access to a dedicated Charity Runner Lounge (shared with other beneficiary organizations)
*These benefits are not available to donation-only participants
★Click here to apply to the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity⇩（The registration form will open on Wednesday, April 15, at 11:00 a.m. JST）
https://forms.gle/gSayS1ZGJ5Zv1RV87
◇ Event Information
Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity RUN with HEART Official Website
Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity Special Webpage
https://www.runwithheart.jp/news/list/21/22/?tag=
Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Official Website
https://legacyhalf.tokyo/en/index.html
◇Contacts
■Regarding donations
Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity Head Office, Ronald McDonald House Charities Japan
■Regarding the event