An International Festival with something for everyone!

  • Music & Entertainment
  • Activities for kids and adults alike
  • International Food
  • Multi-cultural community

Your attendance helps local charities!

May 24, 2026 (Sun) @ Meijo Park

  • Music & Entertainment
  • Activities for kids and adults alike
  • International Food
  • Multi-cultural community

Your attendance helps local charities!

2026 Walkathon T-Shirt
Date: May 24, 2026 (Sun)
Rain or Shine!
Time: 10:00 AM ~ 3:30 PM
Location: Meijo Park
Support: Get Tickets or
Make a Donation

All proceeds go to charity!

34

34 years of giving back to the Chubu community

196 m円

$1.96 million donated to local charities

16

The number of charities receiving funds in 2025

1700

5-yr average in-park attendance

Chubu Walkathon Mission


To actively support local charities and improve the lives of the less fortunate by creating an opportunity to increase awareness, recruit volunteers and raise funds at a family-friendly, international outdoor event.

Where does your donation go?
Guide Dog Charity

Top Sponsors of 2025 Chubu Walkathon

Kondo Sanko logo
Shop Japan logo
Kraft Heinz logo
Family-friendly event

A family-friendly event with lots of activities for the kids, and Mom & Dad alike!

News & Blog

Flyer to attract Marche vendors to an event

Walkathon "Marche" : Call for Marche Vendors!

March 5, 2026
The Chubu Walkathon is seeking Marche Vendors (handicrafts, farm-fresh veggies, baked goods, etc.) to participate in our community at this always exciting, international festival.
A group of people are sitting around a table with laptops.

Prepping for the 2026 Walkathon

By Walkie Walrus • December 15, 2025
The Walkathon Committee members gather once or twice a month to put together this big event to be held on May 24th, 2026. We are always looking for more volunteers to help out with the planning and smooth flow on the day.
A group of people standing on a stage in front of a sign that says walkathon.

Thank you for your support of the 34th Walkathon!

By Nao Geisler • May 19, 2025
Message from the 2025 Walkathon Committee Chair.
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Flyer to attract Marche vendors to an event

Walkathon "Marche" : Call for Marche Vendors!

March 5, 2026
The Chubu Walkathon is seeking Marche Vendors (handicrafts, farm-fresh veggies, baked goods, etc.) to participate in our community at this always exciting, international festival.
A group of people are sitting around a table with laptops.

Prepping for the 2026 Walkathon

By Walkie Walrus • December 15, 2025
The Walkathon Committee members gather once or twice a month to put together this big event to be held on May 24th, 2026. We are always looking for more volunteers to help out with the planning and smooth flow on the day.
A group of people standing on a stage in front of a sign that says walkathon.

Thank you for your support of the 34th Walkathon!

By Nao Geisler • May 19, 2025
Message from the 2025 Walkathon Committee Chair.
A man and a woman are holding a child in front of a Walkathon banner.

Raffle Prize Round Up for the 2025 Chubu Walkathon

By Bruce McCaughan • May 15, 2025
Thanks to the generosity of our gracious sponsors, we have managed to gather quite the cache of fabulous raffle prizes for the 34th Chubu Walkathon!
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Expect lots of fun, food, an exciting stage show, and a raffle with great prizes. Be sure to mark it on your calendar now and come on out and join the fun.

The Feel-Good Event

An insanely fun-filled day that gives back to the community!

Learn why

Help Us Raise ￥10 million +

...all for local charities in Chubu!

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Join in the fun!

Please support us by attending the event, purchasing T-shirts and making a donation.

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