Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto to Host Terry Fox Run in Support of Cancer Research at Kyoto University

Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto is honoured to host the Kyoto Terry Fox Run 2025 on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The event will take place along the scenic Kamogawa River, with the start and finish point at Kamo Ohashi Bridge, just a four-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station.

Inspired by Canadian hero Terry Fox and his unwavering legacy of courage and hope, the event invites individuals, families, and corporate teams to participate in a non-competitive 5-kilometre run / walk. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Kyoto University Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunobiology Centre, a respected non-profit organization dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, detection, treatment and care.

“We are proud to continue this meaningful tradition for a second year in Kyoto,” says Fanny Guibouret, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. “Terry’s vision of a world without cancer inspires us to take action, build community, and contribute to cancer research here in Kyoto. We warmly welcome everyone, whether running, jogging or walking, to join us and make a difference”.

This year, the hotel anticipates more than 150 participants, who will gather for a refreshing morning along one of Kyoto’s most iconic riversides. Prior to the event, donors can choose a participation fee ranged from JPY5,000, JPY8,000 and JPY10,000, and will receive a complimentary commemorative Terry Fox Run T-shirt. Those who wish to participate for less than JPY 5,000 can sign up on the day of the event, space permitting, with no T-shirt provided.  All T-shirts will be available for picking up at the Boutique (Level 1) of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto between 10:00 am and 5:00 pm, from September 22 to 26. Donation can be made here.

Additionally, participants can take advantage of exclusive perks available only on the event day:

• Runner’s Special at EMBA KYOTO GRILL: Enjoy a 3-course set lunch for JPY4,900 (to be booked latest by September 20, 2025)
• Exclusive Room Offer: Stay in a Deluxe Room for JPY 84,225+ per night, room only

Participants can also enjoy this great opportunity to turn a meaningful morning into a full-day experience of wellness, gastronomy, and rest, while supporting an important cause in charity.

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
• Time: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm (registration starts at 8:00 am, warm up at 8:45 am)
• Location: Kamogawa River (start/finish at Kamo Ohashi Bridge, four-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station)
• Distance: 5-kilmeters
• Participation Donation: JPY5,000 / JPY8,000 / JPY10,000 (includes T-shirt)
• Beneficiary: Kyoto University Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunobiology Centre            
• Registration: click here

For more information about the Terry Fox Run host by Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, contact the hotel at +81 (75) 541-8288 or email KyotoTerryFoxRun.dst@fourseasons.com

About the Terry Fox Run

In the spirit of community, wellness, and compassion, the Terry Fox Run offers a powerful opportunity to support cancer research and honour a global movement that began with one young man’s determination. Terry Fox, who lost his leg to bone cancer, began his Marathon of Hope across Canada in 1980, running over 5,000 kilometers before being forced to stop when cancer spread to his lungs. He passed away the following year, but not before raising CAD 24 million for cancer research. Today, over 12,000 Terry Fox Runs take place around the world annually, with Four Seasons hotels proudly supporting the cause across multiple cities.