Thank you for your interest in joining the PALS SkyHope running team! On Sunday, March 1st, 2026, the PALS SkyHope team will participate in the Tokyo Marathon, raising awareness and vital funds for our charity! Please fill out the form below.

Please review carefully prior to responding. If you are chosen to join the PALS SkyHope Team, you will need to agree to the following terms and conditions. Your signature will verify that you have read and agreed to the terms and conditions below regarding the fundraising requirements and deadlines, as well as your responsibilities should you either choose not to move forward or become unable to run the marathon.

2026 runners are required to raise a minimum of $5,000. Runners are encouraged to raise more and take advantage of the incentives offered. All fundraising commitments are due by 02/23/2026 to receive your bib and entry for the 2026 Tokyo Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, March 1st, 2026. Valid credit card information must be emailed to Sarah Becker following the completion of this application. In the unlikely event that you do not meet the minimum fundraising requirement by Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST, PALS SkyHope will charge the balance owed to your credit card.

Runners who have not met their fundraising minimum (or paid any remaining balance) by February 23rd, 2026, will be removed from the race and will not be able to check in on race day.

If for some unforeseen reason you need to withdraw from the team, the following terms apply: If I register for the Event as a member of the 2026 PALS SkyHope team and cancel by December 1st, 2025, I will not be required to fulfill the basic fundraising commitment. To withdraw, I must first submit a written request via email by December 1st, 2025 to Sarah Becker at sarah.becker@skyhope.org and receive confirmation. After this deadline, I acknowledge that I remain responsible for the full fundraising commitment, regardless of whether I participate in the 2026 Tokyo Marathon. This policy applies without exceptions for injury, illness, or changes in health status. The registration fee is non-refundable, and any funds raised prior to cancellation will not be returned. All donations are nonrefundable. If I wish to defer my participation, I must first submit a written request via email to Sarah Becker at sarah.becker@skyhope.org and receive approval. I understand that a deferral does not exempt me from the fundraising commitment. Even if my entry is deferred to a future race, I will still be responsible for fulfilling the full fundraising commitment for the 2026 event. All withdrawals are responsible for an $85.00 fee incurred to PALS SkyHope for the replacement of the marathon spot.

Make sure to contact Sarah Becker regarding marathon cancellations. sarah.becker@skyhope.org (516) 680-1008.

We are thankful that you selected PALS SkyHope as your charity of choice, and want to know more about your passion for running for the greater good! Take a few moments to answer these questions.

PALS SkyHope encourages runners to utilize employer's matching gift programs, if applicable. We also encourage our runners to recommend that their contributors do the same. It is the responsibility of the donor to submit and ensure that the matching gift gets issued and received by the fundraising deadline. Matching gifts will count towards your fundraising goal! Learn more here in the information provided on PALS SkyHope google drive.

We will keep you posted on if any spots open. We appreciate your desire to join the PALS SkyHope team and hope that you know the difference you are making by building awareness and supporting others in need!