32nd Aoshima Taiheiyo Marathon 2018
- Date:
- 9 Dec 2018(Sun)
- Application period:
- 20 Jun 2018(Wed) 20:00 - 26 Jun 2018(Tue)
- Venue:
- Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki-ken KIRISHIMA Yamazakura Miyazaki-ken Sogo Undo Koen and City Road
- An easy, flat course perfect for running. Mild weather and lots of cheering supporters along the course.
- Over 2,500 high school volunteers.
COURSE MAP
| Category | Start time | Registration Fee (and period) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Marathon (42.195km): Male (Japan Association of Athletics Federations Member) | 9:00 | 8,500JPY | Closed |
| 2) Marathon (42.195km): Female (Japan Association of Athletics Federations Member) | 9:00 | 8,500JPY | Closed |
| 3) Marathon (42.195km): Male (General) | 9:00 | 8,500JPY | Closed |
| 4) Marathon (42.195km): Female (General) | 9:00 | 8,500JPY | Closed |
| 5) Marathon (42.195km): Male (High school student) | 9:00 | 7,000JPY | Closed |
| 6) Marathon (42.195km): Female (High school student) | 9:00 | 7,000JPY | Closed |
| 7) Marathon (10km): Male (General) | 9:30 | 5,500JPY | Closed |
| 8) Marathon (10km): Female (General) | 9:30 | 5,500JPY | Closed |
| 9) Marathon (10km): Male (High school student) | 9:30 | 3,000JPY | Closed |
| 10) Marathon (10km): Female (High school student) | 9:30 | 3,000JPY | Closed |
| 11) Marathon (3km): Male (General) | 9:40 | 5,000JPY | Closed |
| 12) Marathon (3km): Female (General) | 9:40 | 5,000JPY | Closed |
| 13) Marathon (3km): Male (High school student) | 9:40 | 2,500JPY | Closed |
| 14) Marathon (3km): Female (High school student) | 9:40 | 2,500JPY | Closed |
| 15) Marathon (3km): Male (Junior high school student) | 9:40 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
| 16) Marathon (3km): Female (Junior high school student) | 9:40 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
| 17) Marathon (3km): Male (Elementary school student) | 9:40 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
| 18) Marathon (3km): Female (Elementary school student) | 9:40 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
| Lunch (drink included) *One per participant | - | 600JPY | Closed |
Points to note at the time of entering:
Please refer to "lodging information" below
The first-come-first-served registration will close as soon as capacity is reached.
| Capacity | [Marathon (42,195km)] First 8,600 registrants and an additional 1,000 by lottery [10km] First 1,300 registrants and an additional 100 by lottery [3km] First 350 registrants and an additional 50 by lottery (Capacity includes registrants from the Miyazaki Visually Impaired Marathon) * 500 yen service charge for lottery is required. If full capacity is not reached, all registrants will be accepted. * First-come-first-served basis includes accommodation plan with entry (marathon only). The first-come-first-served registration will close as soon as capacity is reached. |
|---|---|
| Weather Of Previous Event | Cloudy with occasional rain |
| Seasonal Temperature During Event | (On previous event) High: 15C Low: 2.8C Starting time (09:00): 7.2C |
| Course Description | [Course certified by Japan Athletic Federation *Marathon (42,195km) only] The first half of course is the main street of the city with many cheering supporters, the last half is a beach-lined road on the Pacific Ocean. |
| Prize For Participation | Mizuno Original T-shirt *Reference for T-shirt size. Change of size after registration is not accepted XS: Height:155-160cm, Chest: 78-84cm S: Height: 155-165cm, Chest: 80-88cm M: Height:165-175cm, Chest:88-96cm L: Height: 170-180cm, Chest: 96-104cm XL: Height: 175-185cm and over, Chest: 104-112cm |
| Services | Discount tickets for hot spring bath and taxi |
| Awards | [Marathon (42,195km)] 1st-8th place each for overall men and women; 1st-3rd place each for men and women by age group [10km] 1st-3rd place each for men and women separated by age group [3km] 1st-3rd place each for elementary school (1-3 grade, 4-6 grade), junior high-school, high-school and older, and overall men and women [Kohei Murakoso Cup] 1st place for overall man and woman * Visually-impaired participants will be considered separately * An award ceremony is held for the winners of the Kohei Murakoso Cup only. Certificates of commendation, medals, and supplementary prizes will be sent out at a later date * Award recipients are registrants and general participants |
| Certificate Of Completion | yes |
| Award For Completion | towels for finishers |
| Time Measurement | [Marathon (42,195km)] Gross net *Times are recorded on the certificate of completion at every 5km point and the mid-point of the course. [10km] Gross net [3km] Gross |
| Certificate Of Records | yes |
| Explanation Of Certificate Of Records | [Official record] From starting time (signal gun) to finishing time (gross time). Official event of Japan Association of Athletics Federations（marathon only). |
| Insurance | Insurance for accidental injury occurring during the event is provided and the following compensation guarantee system will be applied. Depending on the situation, some accidents may not be subject to compensation. Please be responsible for your own health management. Compensation item/amount of compensation per person Amount paid for death or disability: 3,000,000 yen Amount paid for hospitalization: 3,000 yen per day Amount paid for hospital visit: 1,500 yen per visit |
| Shop | yes * Mizuno Shop, local products, food, and drinks |
| Participation Notice | Participation notices (exchange coupons for number card) and event information are expected to be sent out around mid-November by event organizer. Please contact the event organizer for further questions. |
| Other | [Deadline for registration] [Deadline for online registration (first come, first served)] From June 20, 2018 (Wed.) 20:00 until it reaches full capacity [Postal transfer is accepted (for lottery)] June 20 (Wed.) - July 3 (Tue.), 2018 * Registration by postal transfer is not accepted for Sports Entry. |
| Reception Location | KIRISHIMA Yamazakura Miyazaki-ken Sogo Undo Park |
| Reception Time (day before event) | 13:00～17:00 |
| Reception Time (event day) | 6:30～8:00 |
| Parking | yes |
| About Parking | 3,300 spaces (paid parking: 300 yen for medium-sized car) * There is a temporary free parking lot in the vicinity (capacity: 2,200). Free shuttle busses will operate between the temporary parking and the event site. |
| Trains And Buses | (Bus) 10-minute walk from "Sun Marine-mae Bus Stop" ; 15-minute walk from "Undo Koen-mae Bus Stop" |
| Direction By Car | 10 minutes from Miyazaki IC |
| Accommodation Guide | [Marathon entry with accommodation plan] Marathon entry with accommodation plan. Only for first 300 online registrants Application period: June 20 (Wed) - July 3 (Tue) *Application for each hotel will be closed when quota has been reached. [Quota] First 300 marathon applicants [How to apply] Access the following URL from a personal computer or mobile phone and apply according to the instructions on the event entry page. [Hotels] Please check at the following URL [Notes] No cancellations are accepted after application due to limited number. Please also note that no cancellation is accepted for accommodation or entry separately. JTB Convention Support Center https://jtbsports.jp/ * No applications are accepted at Sports Entry. |
| Time Limit | [Marathon (42,195km)] Max. 6 hours and 30 minutes [ 10km ] 2 hours [ 3km ] 40 minutes * There are no check points for 10km/3km, but please complete the distance within 2 hours for 10km, and 40 minutes for 3 km |
| Check Points | [Marathon (42,195km)] 1.2km point (Undo Koen Entrance) 9:25 10.1km point (Gento Intersection) 10:31 12.7km point (City Hall Intersection) 10:53 17.9km point (Ehira Gosaten Intersection) 11:33 20.6km point (City Hall Intersection) 11:55 23.1km point (Gento Intersection) 12:18 26.5km point (Hongo Access Ramp) 12:46 31.7km point (Undo Koen Entrance) 13:38 36.9km point (Tropical Road Turn-Around Point) 14:30 42,195km point Finish Line 15:30 If check-points are reached after time has expired, please withdraw from the race and return to the finish line by bus or on foot. If event officials decide that you obviously cannot arrive at the check point within the time limit, you may be asked to withdraw from the race even before the official finishing time. [10km - 3km] None |
| Water Station | 15 locations, at least every 5km |
| Distance Markings | Every 1km |
| Course Details | [Marathon (42,195km)] Starting Line at KIRISHIMA Yamazakura Miyazaki-ken Sogo Undo Koen - Miyazaki City Center - Tropical Road - Finish Line at Miyazaki-ken Sogo Undo Koen [10km] Miyazaki-ken Sogo Undo Koen - Tropical Road - Miyazaki-ken Sogo Undo Koen (Finish Line) [3km] Miyazaki-ken Sogo Undo Koen (Starting and Finish Line) * Course approved by Japan Association of Athletics Federations (Marathon only) |
| How To Compete | [Starting Position] Regardless of whether participant is a member of Japan Association of Athletics Federations or the general public, the starting position will be decided according to declared predicted finish times. (If no declared predicted time, you will be placed in the last block. The first challengers will be also placed in the last block. [Race rules] According to the Regulations of the Japan Athletics Federation of 2018 and of this event. [Costume] (Costumes fully covering the face are strictly forbidden) Costumes fully covering the face are strictly forbidden * A case of emergency transport caused by heat stroke occurred in the past; therefore, runners with prohibited costumes will not be allowed at the starting position. |
| Other | [Inquiries about the event] • Aoshima Taiheiyo Marathon executive office 90 Showa-cho, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki-ken, 880-0874 Nakatake Bldg. 202 TEL: 0985-26-6781 (June 1 - 30 *10:00-17:00 weekdays) [Inquiries for lodging or flight tickets] • JTB Corporation West Japan MICE Office, JTB Sports Station 3-1-8 Minami Kyuhoji-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi 541-0058 MPR Honcho Bldg 9F HP https://jtbsports.jp/ TEL: 06-6252-4009 (9:30-17:30 weekdays) FAX: 06-6252-5089 [Inquiries about Visually Impaired Marathon in Miyazaki] • International Visually Impaired Marathon Cooperative Association 2-1-20 Ehira-nishi, Miyazaki-shi, Miyazaki-ken 880-0051 (Miyazaki-ken Visually Impaired Center) TEL: 0985-27-9823 (10:00-17:00 weekdays) HP http://www.aotai.gr.jp * Requests for lottery application form (recruitment pamphlet) will be accepted and sent out by the event office until June 28th (Thu). |
| Previous Participants | Total: 12,130 (Marathon: 10,182; 10km: 1,534; 3km: 414) |
| Notes | [Notes to all participating runners] 1. With consideration for the daily life of residents, vehicles may be given the priority to pass before runners during the time limit. Emergency vehicles have the highest priority. 2. There are several points for pedestrian crossings (run path). (Runners do not need to stop). 3. Vehicle will pass the sidewalk in 2 lanes between the points of 22.5km and 26.5km, so please be sure to stay on the running course. [Notes on Application Issues] 1. Changes (of runners, category, T-shirt size, expected running time, etc.) or cancellation will not be accepted after registration. 2. Duplicate entries are not accepted. 3. Participation notices will be sent to all the registrants. (Please provide a complete mailing address including the name of apartment or building and room number) • For a group entry to have one representative address, please include "c/o". 4. Expected time will be used as a reference to decide the starting positions. • Number cards and starting positions are distributed in the order of the fastest expected finish time. • If there no declared predicted finishing time, you will be placed in the back positions. • Please provide the name of any previous event and the year if your expected time is less than 3 hours. If no time is written, you will be placed in the back starting positions. |
| Application Terms | Participants must agree to the following application terms when applying for the event. (1) The organizer is not responsible for illness, lost items, or other accidents beyond providing emergency measures. (2) The organizer will provide sports accidents insurance. Compensation for accidents, injuries and illness occurring during the tournament must be within the scope of this insurance coverage. (It will not be applied towards heart disease or other related conditions. Please participate in the event in adequate health and at your own risk). (3) Change of category or cancellation by personal reason is not accepted after registration. (4) False declaration of age and sex, participation other than the applicant himself/herself, duplicated application, multiple category entry are not allowed and the participation will be canceled. In the former case found after the event, the running record may be erased. (5) No refund for the cases (3), (4) or over payment and duplicated payment. (6) If the event is canceled due to circumstances outside the organizer's responsibility (earthquake, wind/flooding, snowfall, unforeseen incidents, accident, epidemic, etc.) there will be no refund of participation fees. (7) The organizer is not responsible for late arrival caused by public transportation, road conditions, etc. on the day of the event. The organizer has any publication rights and right to make available any video images, photographs, articles, records, and names, ages, and addresses of the participants (country, prefecture) to television, newspapers, magazines, internet, etc. to promote future events. * We will post participants' names and home prefectures in the convention program, and the race results (names, times, prefectures) on the tournament website, the web app site, the special issue of the Miyazaki Nichi Nichi Newspaper, special programs and works of Miyazaki Broadcasting. We will publish and provide information on All Nippon Marathon rankings, etc. published by magazine runners. (9) About personal information • The organizer recognizes the importance of securing personal information and will observe the privacy act laws and related laws concerning the protection of personal information, and will use participants' personal information according to the organizer's personal information protection policy. For the purpose of improving service for participants in this event, personal information will be used solely for participation guidance, record notification, notification of related information, guidance for the future events, or announcement of records (such as rankings). The organizer or their contractor may contact participants about their applications. (10) In addition to the above-mentioned registration agreement, the organizer will hold the event in accordance with convention rules. |
| Any queries should be directed to the race committee | Aoshima Taiheiyo Marathon executive office Tel 0985-26-6781 (June 1 - 30 *10:00-17:00 weekdays) Website :http://www.aotai.gr.jp ※Japanese |
| Any questions | Please note that the event management and the event itself will be conducted only in Japanese. Please send inquiries in English or Japanese from this URL. https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/inquiry/en (For registration and entries, SportsEntry will respond and get back to you. They will confirm enquiries with the Race Organiser and you will receive a response from SportsEntry.) Please note there may be a delay in responding. Where possible, please make your enquiry in as far advance as possible to allow plenty of time for a response and to ensure you get a response back in time. |
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