March 1, 2026

Tokyo Marathon 2026

Name: Tokyo Marathon 2026
Start: 2026-03-01
Location: Tokyo Marathon 2026

Starting at the Metropolitan Government Office in Shinjuku, you’ll get to see iconic landmarks such as the Imperial Palace and the Tokyo Tower. Join us in Tokyo to help support our mission to end Childhood Cancer!

Charity places are now full, however you can still register if you have your own place.

I have my own place

Registration fee: £100 (plus VAT)
Minimum fundraising target: £3,000
Tokyo, Japan
March 1, 2026
020 7430 7788
[email protected]

Help to fund lifesaving research

Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.

Support for families
in crisis

Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Become a champion
for change

You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.

What to expect

You can be part of our Tokyo Marathon 2026 team whether you secure your own place independently of the charity or are allocated one of our charity places. When you join our team, you will receive the following support from us;

Our Sports Event Team will provide regular updates, training tips, and personalized support to help you every step of the way.

You’ll get a Children with Cancer UK running top to wear with pride as you race through the streets of Tokyo.
Our digital pack is filled with training tips, fundraising advice, and all the essentials you need to prepare for race day.

If you would like one of our charity places, please email [email protected].

Join with a charity place

We have a full charity team now, but if you would like to join the waiting list, then please email [email protected] and we will get back to you soon.

Charity places are now closed

Join with your own place

If you have secured own place in the Tokyo Marathon 2026 already, we’d love to have you on our team. Please complete the Own place form below.

Registration fee: £0

Fundraising target: as much as possible

I have my own place

Where your money goes

Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.

Cancer diagnoses

Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.

New treatments

8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.

Safer therapies

We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.

Funding research

We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.

Fighting childhood cancer
Research	44p
Supporting Families	15p
Raising Awareness	21p