ABOUT
About me
PROFILE
I run the world's major marathons barefoot, carrying a cross.
This is my way of doing charity through running. 2027 is my 17th year and my 14th challenge.
I first ran the Tokyo Marathon dressed as Jesus in 2010, and went on to run it as a charity runner. After the New York City and Berlin marathons, I began running London in 2015. 2027 will be my seventh London Marathon, including the 2020 virtual race.
Makoto Takeuchi
DONATIONS
What we have given together
Many people in Japan and around the world have supported me, and together we have kept giving.
| Year | Charity | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Children in Crisis | £1,700 |
| 2016 | Children in Crisis | £1,700 |
| 2017 | St John Ambulance | £1,800 |
| 2018 | Children in Crisis | £2,000 |
| 2019 | St John Ambulance | £1,906 |
| 2020 | Street Child (virtual) | £1,700 |
| 2021 | Street Child | £2,100 |
2018 / CHILDREN IN CRISIS
Your donations helped build a school
In 2018 I ran for Children in Crisis, a charity providing education, care and protection for forgotten children, and support for refugees and war orphans. Part of the money you gave helped build a primary school. Nothing could make me happier.
2019 / ST JOHN AMBULANCE
Thanking the people who helped me
The 2018 London Marathon was the hottest on record, and sadly there was loss of life at that race. I did not finish. At around 21 km my body went numb and stopped responding. I collapsed and was sick. The St John Ambulance team reacted quickly, and I was able to return home safely to Japan.
In 2019 I ran for St John Ambulance to say thank you, and raised £1,906.
2020 / STREET CHILD
A virtual London Marathon from Japan
The 2020 race was postponed to 4 October and limited to elite runners. Charity runners were invited to take part virtually from anywhere in the world, so I ran in Japan for Street Child, the charity that had given me my place.
PRESS AND MESSAGES
Why Jesus? Why barefoot? Why a cross?
I tell that story only in person, in interviews.
For interviews, photos or messages of support, please email otokam49@gmail.com