Florence is back again this year to cheer on every runner with all our hearts!

Hello from Florence!
The Tokyo Marathon 2026 is finally just around the corner. To all the runners who have been training hard: how are you feeling?

For the Tokyo Marathon 2026 Charity, 66 charity runners will be racing through the winter streets of Tokyo to support the children helped by Florence!

◎ From the Hearts of Our Charity Runners
"I pray that we can bring smiles to as many families as possible! I want to run all 42.195km with everything I’ve got, sharing energy with everyone I meet, hoping for a society where children—the future of Japan—can hold onto their dreams and hopes!"

"Parenting can sometimes feel like a lonely marathon. But just as cheers from the sidelines give a runner strength, I believe the supportive gaze of society can sustain parents and children. I’m running because I want to be a 'pacer' for those parents struggling all on their own. I hope this step I take becomes a baton of hope that leads to someone else’s next step."

◎ We’ll be Cheering from the Sidelines Again!
Just like last year, Florence staff will be out in force! You can find us at two locations:
★　Jimbocho Intersection (near our office, the 8km mark)
★　Zojoji Temple/Tokyo Tower area (the 36km mark)
Look for our red banners, hand flags, and signature red wigs! We’ll be cheering as loud as we can, so please wave if you spot us!

◎ Join Us in Cheering!
We are looking for supporters to join our cheering squad! No pre-registration is required. If you’re planning to be near Jimbocho or Zojoji on the day, please come say hi. We would also be so grateful if everyone across the country could send their positive energy to the runners racing for the future of our children.

To our Florence charity runners, and to every runner standing at the starting line with your own personal goals:

All of us at Florence are sincerely rooting for you to finish the race safely, without injury, and while enjoying the beautiful sights of Tokyo.
We can’t wait to see your smiling faces on race day!

Florence is an official charity of the Tokyo Marathon Foundation Charity RUN with HEART.

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