Osaka Marathon 2026　 [For Charity Runners]

Date of event Sun Feb 22 2026
Location of event Osaka City
Category
  • Running
Official website Osaka Marathon Official Website
Official SNS

Entry

Application method Lottery
Application period
Charity Runner　(42.195km) Wed Jul 30 2025 10:00～Mon Oct 20 2025 17:00
Charity Runner　(42.195km)　*with the JAAF Wed Jul 30 2025 10:00～Mon Oct 20 2025 17:00
Charity runners will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
*Please note that due to system limitations, the “Application Method” will be displayed as “Lottery.”

【Procedure from application to payment of participation fee】
①Follow the procedure to complete the registration process. Once the application ID is displayed on the screen, the procedure is complete.
②After completing the procedure, an email will be sent from our partner Flywire within 2-3 days requesting payment.
Please follow the instructions in the email to complete the payment of the participation fee on the Flywire website.

＜Important Notes＞  
※The payment deadline is the date and time specified in the email from Flywire (approximately two weeks after the email is received).  
Please note that your entry will be invalidated if the deadline is missed.  

※After payment is completed, the status of your JTB Sports Station My Page will be updated to “Payment Complete”  around Friday, October 31.  
 
Date of event Sun Feb 22 2026
About [Charity Runners] ●This is the entry form for [Charity Runner].
※Entry period: From Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 10:00 am to Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:00 pm (first come, first served)

＜About Charity Runner＞
In addition to the entry fee (USD 145), two-unit charity donations (USD 10) and donation (USD 475 or more) are required.
※Charity runners should select a donation recipient in the question section.
※Please see below for details on donation recipients.
https://www.osaka-marathon.com/2026/en/charity/about/

●Participation fee
Total USD 630 (entry fee (USD 145) + two-unit charity donations (USD 10) + donation (USD 475 or more))
※Additional administrative fee: 11% of the settlement amount will be charged.

●Participation Prize
Charity runners will receive a "Charity T-shirt (Charity Runner Version)". On the day of the event, runners will be required to wear this T-shirt to promote the Osaka Marathon charity.
 
Date & Time

◆Runners’ Registration
Venue: INTEX Osaka
bib pick up : 
Friday, February 20 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 21 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Expo Area: 
Friday February 20 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM　(Last entry at 7:00 PM)
Saturday, February 21  10:00 AM - 6:30 PM　(Last entry at 6:00 PM)

* Registration will not be accepted on the day of the race (Sunday, February 22).
* At the time of registration, identity verification will be conducted using a photo identification document specified by the event organizing body. Accordingly, a person other than the runner cannot register on behalf of the runner. Registration must be done by the runner in person.
* If you do not bring a photo identification document specified by the event organizing body, your registration will not be accepted.

◆Sunday, February 22, 2026
09:15／Marathon Wave 1 starts. The subsequent waves start sequentially.
・The third wave of the 720<Naniwa> Marathon starts.
11:05／ 720<Naniwa> Marathon finishes.
16:15／The marathon finishes.
 
Qualifications
  • Full marathon：Persons born on or before April 1, 2007
  • (1) JAAF members (Registrants for the year 2025)
  • (2) Non-JAAF members
  • * Those who have difficulty running on their own may each be accompanied by one escort runner. (An escort runner can change only once at a designated point on the course. Running with a guide dog or any other animal is not permitted
  • (2) 720<Naniwa> Marathon: Persons born on or before April 1, 2010.
  • *Runner must complete the race by the end time of the event.
  • *Wheelchair racers are not allowed.
Line-up at the Start Wave (time staggered) start will be implemented to reduce congestion and ensure runner safety.
Line-up blocks will be determined by the organizers from the perspective of race management and safety, based on the personal best time and estimated finish time declared at the time of application, regardless of whether the runner is registered with the JAAF or not.
　
Please be sure to adhere to your starting block, as you will be disqualified if you start ahead of your designated block (wave). 

*Personal best time must be a record (gross or net time) from a recognized marathon held on or after August 1, 2023. False declarations will result in disqualification.
*Please calculate your estimated finish time carefully based on your half marathon and other records and your daily practice.
*Please note that in the case of group entry, all participants from the same group will start from the same block as the one with the slowest personal best time and estimated time declared at the time of application.
*720<Naniwa> Marathon (Run category) will start from the first block of the third wave.
 
Course and Time Limit

While retaining the well-received course for its potential of achieving excellent records, we have further increased the famous cheering and made abundant preparations for various water and food supplies!

In pursuit of a smoother response to the participants, post-finish operations have been completely overhauled.

（1）Marathon:
Osaka Marathon course starting in front of the Osaka Prefectural Government Building and finishing within Osaka Castle (official course of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), World Athletics (WA), and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS)
・Time limit: 7 hours (race ends at 16:15). The time limit is based on the starting gun of the first wave.

（2）720<Naniwa> Marathon:
Course starting in front of the Osaka Prefectural Government Building and finishing in front of the Nakanoshima Children's Book Forest
・Time limit: 1 hour and 20 minutes (race ends at 11:05). The time limit is based on the starting gun of the third wave (9:45).
Awards

The awards will be granted based on the gross time as follows:
※720<Naniwa> Marathon does not include awards.

◎ The top eight male and female finishers overall will be awarded.
◎The Civic Runner Award is granted to male and female runners finishing in first place, excluding invited athletes and elite runners.
◎The Chicago Marathon Award is granted to male and female runners who live in Osaka Prefecture and finish in first place, excluding invited athletes, elite runners, representative runners for affiliate marathons, and the Chicago Marathon Award winners up through the 13th Osaka Marathon.
◎The Prague Marathon Award is granted to male and female runners who live in Osaka Prefecture and finish in the second place, excluding invited athletes, elite runners, representative runners for affiliate marathons, and the Prague Marathon Award winners in the 13th Osaka Marathon. However, if a male or female runner finishing in first place is not eligible for the Chicago Marathon Award, they shall receive the Prague Marathon Award instead.
* A certificate will also be sent separately at a later date to the top three male and female runners per five-year age group , excluding invited athletes, elite runners, and overall prize winners, and the Super Senior Award for the oldest finisher according to their net time
Competition Rules The race will be conducted in accordance with the latest rules and regulations of the WA, the JAAF, and this event.
Since the Osaka Marathon is a Label Road Race certified by the WA, the WA Road Race Label Regulations also apply. Doping control tests will be conducted in accordance with the WA Rules.
Doping Control / TUE Application ＜Doping Control ＞
Doping control tests will be conducted in accordance with the latest WA Anti-Doping Rules, the World Anti-Doping Code, and the Japan Anti-Doping Code. For doping control tests carried out before or after the race, a sample of urine and/or blood will be collected. People nominated should take the test as instructed.

＜TUE Application＞
Athletes who have to use prohibited substances/methods included on the Prohibited List for the purpose of treating a disease must file an application for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). For details, please refer to the websites below.
▼JAAF Medical Committee
（https://www.jaaf.or.jp/about/resist/medical/）(in Japanese)
▼Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA)
（https://www.playtruejapan.org/）(in Japanese)
If you have been granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) for any prohibited substances or methods, please present the certificate (a copy is acceptable) to the doping control officers during the doping test.
Charity

◾️The Osaka Marathon is a charity marathon event!
We aim to promote a culture of charity by providing opportunities for all participants, spectators, volunteers, and everyone involved in the Osaka Marathon to engage in charitable activities.

【Charity Colors and Themes】
On the day of the event, please wear athlete bibs reflecting your chosen charity colors.

＜About Charity Donations＞
In addition to the participation fee, we kindly ask for a charity donation of at least 2 units (USD5 per unit).
※All donations will be contributed to the charity partner of Osaka Marathon 2026 (charity donation recipient organization).
※The participation fee includes 2 units of charity donations. If you wish to contribute more, please select the number of units in the "Options" during registration.

＜About Charity Goods＞
We accept applications for the purchase of charity goods during registration.
※Actual purchases will be made by participants confirmed through a lottery.
※A portion of the sales revenue, excluding production costs, will be donated to the charity partner of Osaka Marathon 2026 (charity donation recipient organization).
Please refer to the official website for more details on charity donations and charity goods.

※If you wish to purchase athlete bibs with your nickname, please provide your nickname in the questionnaire. Bibs without a nickname will display a number, so please take note.
  • Charity Runner　(42.195km)
    USD630.00
    Qualifications for participation
    Those who born on or before April 1, 2007, and can complete the race within 7 hours.
  • Charity Runner　(42.195km)　*with the JAAF
    USD630.00
    Qualifications for participation
    Those who born on or before April 1, 2007, and can complete the race within 7 hours.
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