Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto Hosts Third Kyoto Terry Fox Run in Support of Cancer Research

Carrying forward a legacy of hope, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto will lead this year’s Kyoto Terry Fox Run on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 8:30 am to 11 am, to raise funds for cancer research.

Returning to the city for the third time, the event will take place at Umekoji Park, with the start and finish point at grass field. A spirit of community shapes the Kyoto Terry Fox Run, welcoming individuals, families, friends and colleagues to gather for a shared purpose and complete the 2.5-kilometre loop at their own pace. All proceeds will be donated to the Kyoto University Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunobiology Centre, a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, detection and treatment.

The Terry Fox Run is inspired by 22-year-old Terry Fox, who embarked on his Marathon of Hope across Canada after losing his right leg to bone cancer, raising CAD 24 million for cancer research before his illness returned. Today, over 12,000 annual runs keep Terry’s dream alive around the world, proudly supported by Four Seasons in several cities.

“We are honoured to once again host the Kyoto Terry Fox Run and make a collective stride towards a cancer-free future,” says Fanny Guibouret, General Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. “Now in its third year, this event has become a way for our local community to unite in solidarity while helping advance vital cancer research here in Kyoto.”

Advance registration invites participants to contribute JPY 4,000, JPY 6,000 or JPY 10,000 and receive a commemorative Terry Fox Run t-shirt, available for collection at the hotel boutique from September 14 to 25. Donations under JPY 4,000 can be made in person on the day of the event and will not include a t-shirt.

Kyoto Terry Fox Run 2026

·         Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026

·         Time: 8:30 am to 11 am (registration at 8:30 am, warm up at 8:45 am, run starts at 9:00 am)

·         Location: Umekoji Park (start/finish at grass field, 15-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station)

·         Distance: 2.5 kilometres

·         Participant Contribution: JPY 4,000 / JPY 6,000 / JPY 10,000 (includes t-shirt)

·         Beneficiary: Kyoto University Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunobiology Centre            

·         To register, visit the website

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