Run the Tokyo Marathon 2024 for Chance for Children! Registration is open until July 13, 2023 (JST).
We are thrilled to have been selected as an official charity of the Tokyo Marathon 2024 taking place on Sunday, March 3, 2024!
Are you interested in running the Tokyo Marathon, while making an impact on the lives of children in poverty in Japan by providing educational opportunities? Register today, and achieve both through the special opportunity of supporting work of Chance for Children! Or help us spread the word to your families, friends and co-workers. Every step counts to create society where no child is left behind. Run with us!
■ Event details
・Date: Sunday, March 3, 2024
・Location: Tokyo
・Donation Commitment: JPY100,000 or more
・Registration Fee; JPY16,500
・Contact: cfc@cfc.or.jp
■ Registration Process
【1. Applications accepted from June 26, 11am- July 13, 5pm, 2023 (JST)】
During this period, complete your registration on the official Tokyo Marathon 2024 website-you will be asked to select Chance for Children as your charity organization. Once our 30 spots are filled, you will be automatically entered into lottery.
【2. Results notified from July 14- 19, 2023 (JST)】
We will reach out to you by email and let you know if you receive a race entry to the Tokyo Marathon 2024.
【3. Donations accepted from July 14, 11am- July 28, 5pm, 2023 (JST)】
Send a donation in the amount of JPY100,000 or more through a webpage specified in our email to secure your entry. Please note your entry is not guaranteed if we can not confirm your donation within this period. JPY16,500 entry fee will be charged in addition to the donation.
Benefits include:
Rewarding charitable-giving experience to support child’s learning
An official certificate of appreciation by Chance for Children
For residents in Japan, all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
About Chance for Children
Chance for Children (CFC) is a non-profit organization committed to providing educational support to children living in poverty in Japan. Its Study Coupon program gives children unique access to out-of-school education, including private tutoring schools, sports programs and music lessons. In addition, trained college student volunteers consults with the children on a regular bases to guide them on future path, learning and school life.
CFC was originally set out as a project of a different non-profit entity that supports children affected by the 1995 Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. It became independent in response to the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011. Since its founding, CFC has delivered the Study Coupons to more than 5,000 children in total.
※Chance for Children will participate in the Tokyo Marathon 2024 Charity. Tokyo Marathon 2024 Official Website