Walkathon News

Banner image for Cheers for Charity campaign
By Walkie Walrus April 15, 2026
Two Nagoya craft breweries - Hyappa Brews and Tallboys Brewing - are producing special beers to support local charities. ¥100 from every beer sold will be donated to organizations serving children in need throughout the community.
A smiling person wearing a JET t-shirt holds a handle and points to an advertisement displayed inside a train.
By Walkie Walrus April 13, 2026
Bryce is a long-time, ardent supporter of the Chubu Walkathon! You'll always be able to find Bryce because he's usually on stage as one of the event's emcees.
A person wearing blue jeans and white, chunky sneakers walks through a grassy field in bright, golden sunlight.
By Walkie Walrus April 3, 2026
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Chubu Walkathon, we invite you to take part in our special 35‑Day Walk Challenge - a fun, inclusive way to stay active while supporting people and communities who need it most.
A person in a dark Puma hoodie holds a white flyer for a
March 26, 2026
Announcing the winner of the 2026 Chubu Walkathon T-shirt design contest.
Flyer to attract Marche vendors to an event
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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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Meeting Schedule

The following are dates for the Walkathon Community Outreach Meetings.

All volunteers welcome!

Meetings start at 7:00 pm.


Meeting Access:

If you would like to participate in the next meeting, please register via the form on our Volunteer page.

ACCJ Members, please register via the Member Data Center.