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 18, 2025 (Sun) @ Meijo Park

2025 Online Program

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

Your attendance helps local charities!

2025 Walkathon T-Shirt
Date: May 18, 2025 (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!

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34 years of giving back to the Chubu community

191 m円

$1.91 million donated to local charities

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The number of charities receiving funds in 2024

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

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!
James Hedden

Meet Walkathon Volunteer - James Hedden

By Walkie Walrus • May 9, 2025
James Hedden is a long-time legend in the Chubu Community who has been involved with the Walkathon since he arrived in the area in the early part of the century. James leads very effectively, but he's not one to merely accept the position and receive the accolades.
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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!
James Hedden

Meet Walkathon Volunteer - James Hedden

By Walkie Walrus • May 9, 2025
James Hedden is a long-time legend in the Chubu Community who has been involved with the Walkathon since he arrived in the area in the early part of the century. James leads very effectively, but he's not one to merely accept the position and receive the accolades.
Walkathon Volunteers Ryota and Yosuke

Meet Walkathon Volunteers - Yosuke and Ryota

By Walkie Walrus • May 7, 2025
Assigned to Reception and Information Desk, Yosuke and Ryota do a super job at leading the team of volunteers assigned to reception.
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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!

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Help Us Raise ￥10 million +

...all for local charities in Chubu!

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