Join SHAPLA NEER! – RUN TO END CHILD LABOUR
SHAPLA NEER will participate as a harity organisation for the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity. Applications for donations and charity runners will be open on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Donations raised through this charity initinative will support SHAPLA NEER’s prgrammes in Bangladesh, Nepal and Japan, including helping to prevent and reduce child labour and to empower young people to build brghter, more sustainable future.
This charity program offers a meaningful opportunity to create positive social impact through the power of running. By joining SHAPLA NEER as a Charity Runner or supporter, you can be a part of collective effort to bring valuable change to communities in need.
We warmly invites you to stand with us and take part in this special event. Together, let us make the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity a truly impactfu and inspiring success.
※ Please check details infornation below bofore lodging an application
Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity
What is Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity?
The Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity is an urban sporting event that is part of the legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics Games. This half marathon, held in the metropolis of Tokyo, brings together diverse runners to provide authentic, timeless value. We want to share this new “TOKYO AUTHENTIC” spirit with the next generation of runners.
| Event Date: | Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
| Course Information | This course utilizes the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic marathon course. Start at MUFG STADIUM (Japan National Stadium) — Tomihisacho — Suidobashi — Jinbocho — Kanda — Nihonbashi(First turning point) — Kanda — Jinbocho — Hitotsubashigashi(Second turning point) — Jinbocho — Suidobashi — Tomihisacho – Finish at MUFG STADIUM (Japan National Stadium) *This course is certified by the JAAF and World Athletics. |
| Applicatin Entry Period | April 15 2026 11:00 JST – May 13 2026 12:00 JST |
※ For further details, please check Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Official Website here.
How to Particiate
to the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity
There are two ways to support SHAPLA NEER through the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity.
1. Donate and Run as a Charity Runner
■ How to apply
| Application Entry Period: | April 15, 2026 11:00 JST – May 13, 2026 12:00 JST |
| Selection: Decision Criteria | First-come, first-served basis |
| Donation amount: | Minimum of 50,000 JPY per person |
| Slots: | 15 runners |
| How to apply | Please fill the required information in the application form by clicking button below. |
Applications for a Charity Runner
(Google Forms)
■ Donation Payment
Payment Period： April 15, 2026 – May 13, 2026 12:00 JST
Once your application has been accepted, complete your donation payment by credit card using the payment form emailed by SHAPLA NEER Charity Desk. After donation is confirmed, we will provide instructions on how to complete runner entry.
[Note]
-Please make sure to use the dedicated URL emailed by SHAPLA NEER.
-If payment cannot be confirmed within the period, you will not be able to proceed to runner entry.
-All donations are non-refundable under any circumstances.
■ Runner Entry
Entry Period: April 15, 2026 – May 13, 2026 17:00 JST
In addition to the donation, the entry fees of 13,200 JPY for the Tokyo Legacy Hal Marathon is required. Final confirmation of race entry will be completed through the Tokyo Marathon Foundation’s system (RUNNET) during this period.
2. Participation by Donations Only
Donations without applying to a Charity Runner can support and will be recognised as part of the Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity programme.
| Application Entry Period: | April 15, 2026 11:00 JST – May 13, 2026 12:00 JST |
| Donation amount: | Minimus donation of 1,000 JPY per person |
| How to apply: | Please fill the required information in the application form by clicking button below. |
Applications for Donations only
(Google Forms)
■ Donation Payment
Payment Period： April 15, 2026 11:00 JST – May 13, 2026 12:00 JST
Once your application has been accepted, complete your donation payment by credit card using the payment form emailed by SHAPLA NEER Charity Desk.
[NOTE]
-Please make sure to use the dedicated URL emailed by SHAPLA NEER.
-All donations are non-refundable under any circumstances.
What your Donations Can Do with SHAPLA NEER
JPY 50,000
Enbles up to eight community meetings with parents in rural Bangladesh, raising awareness and supporting prevent children from entering labour.
JPY 10,000
Provides 100 school bags for children in Napal who are at high risk of falling into child labour, helping them continue their educcation.
About SHAPLA NEER
SHAPLA NEER is a Japan-based international NGO that has been active since 1972. We continue to work at eliminating poverty through citizen-led initiatives and expanding people’s possibilities, across South Asia and Japan. We are engaged in a wide range of activities in Bangladesh, Nepal and Japan. Through sustained engagement in child labour prevention, disaster preparedness, fair trading and promotion of multicultural coexistence in Japan, we focus on issues beyond the reach of exiting support.
Contact
SHAPLA NEER Tokyo Legacy Half Marathon 2026 Charity Desk
Email: marathon@shaplaneer.org
TEL: +81-3-3202-7863（Office Hours: Tue – Sat 10:00-18:00 JST）
