Mirai no Mori Charity Run

Nov 07, 2026 at 9:30am ~ Nov 07, 2026 at 2:00pm

Walkers and runners of all ages head to the Tama River on Saturday, November 7, to raise funds for young people living in care homes across Japan.

Organized by Mirai no Mori (Forest of the Future), a nonprofit running outdoor and leadership programs for children in care, the annual run offers three distances to suit any pace, from a casual weekend stroll to a half marathon. Program participants and graduates join in on the day, and last year’s event raised more than one million.

Courses3km walk or run / 10km run / 21km run
FeesAdults ¥5,000 / University students ¥3,000 / High school students and younger ¥2,000
AwardsTop three men and women in the 10km and 21km

Registration is open online, and groups can sign up by emailing events@mirai-no-mori.jp. See the Mirai no Mori event page for details.


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