TOKYO MARTHON FOUNDATION

The Joy of Running Becomes a Driving Force for Society

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The Tokyo Marathon Foundation is committed to contribute to the health of people, social connections and the future of the earth, through the joy of running.

The running events we organize are not just an opportunity to play sports but the starting point to build a sustainable society.

The Tokyo Marathon Foundation nurtures a better future through the power of sports.

Running is a promise for the future.

We believe that with one small step, each one of us has a capacity to change the society.

Click here for the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Sustainability Policy.

Main Projects of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Sustainable Initiatives

1Environment-Friendly Projects

We engage in reduction of environmental burden by minimizing resource consumption and recycling materials arising out of event operation and by using electric vehicles as support fleets

Sustainability in numbers

Collected 4,780kg of clothing and recycled them into polyester.

Amounts of Clothing and Cold-Weather Clothing Collected

At the Tokyo Marathon 2025, we collected 4,780kg of unnecessary clothing and cold-weather clothing at around the start area and recycled them to polyester through chemical recycling.

A part of them were reused as new products and we realized the reduction of environmental burden as well as the sustainable operation of the event.

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  • Collected PET bottles at water stations and implemented "Bottle-to-Bottle" recycling.
  • Collected paper cups at water stations and recycled them into toilet paper.
  • Utilized electric vehicles for some support fleets to reduce CO2 emissions.
  • Upcycled race flags into bags and other items for sale.

2Social contribution and awareness-raising for the creation of a sustainable society

We propel social contribution in the collaboration with our stakeholders by promoting donations and communications through our charity initiative Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity RUN with HEART.

Sustainability in numbers

Raised approximately 1.28 billion JPY through the charity program.

Total Amount of Donations Raised through the Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity

For the Tokyo Marathon 2026, we raised 1,284,565,539yen through our charity initiative Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity RUN with HEART(as of September 19, 2025).

With your support in charity and donations, the circle of social contribution through sports has expanded, significantly contributing to build a sustainable future.

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  • Digitalized the official program to reduce printed materials.

3Collaboration and Solidarity with Various Communities and Promotion of Diversity and Inclusion

We focus on diversity and inclusion and put in place universal changing rooms and ACCESSIBLE VIEWING AREA, promote para-sports and create a place for interaction. We have expanded a circle connected through sports.

Sustainability in numbers

Held Para Athletics Classes with a total of 242 participants.

Total Number of Participants of Para Athletics Class

To promote diversity and inclusion, the Para athletics class was held on the same day as the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon.

We held wheelchair athletics, athletics for people with intellectual disabilities and frame running trial session, and a total of 242 people from 2022 to 2025 participated.

We have expanded a circle of communities through sports.

We have introduced universal changing rooms and priority cheering areas for people with disabilities and children, as well as Accessible 360° VR Directions guidance system, creating an event for people to participate in with peace of mind.

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  • Installed Universal Changing Rooms and All-Gender Toilets.
  • Set up priority cheering spots for people with disabilities and children.
  • Provided opportunities for those with difficulty running to challenge the marathon.

Further details and information will be available in the mid-February 2026.
Look forward to it!

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