Event

Kobe Marathon 2011

Organizers

Hyogo Prefectural Government / Kobe City / Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education / Kobe City Board of Education / Hyogo Amateur Athletic Association

Co-organizers

The Kobe Shimbun / The Asahi Shimbun Company

Managing Organization

Hyogo Amateur Athletic Association

Supporting
Organizations

Japan Association of Athletics Federations / Hyogo Amateur Sports Association / Kobe City Sports Association / Community Sports Commissioners Hyogo / Kobe Physical Education Guidance Committee / Hyogo Sports Association for the Disabled / Kobe City Council of Social Welfare / Hyogo Association of Sports Club 21 Hyogo / The Federation of Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Hyogo Prefecture / Kobe City Shopping Street Federation / The Hyogo Prefecture Medical Association / Kobe Medical Association / Japan Medical Joggers Association / Hyogo Nursing Association / Hyogo Firefighters Association / Kobe Fire Brigade / Japanese Red Cross Hyogo Chapter / Hyougo Volunteer Association / Hyogo Tourism Association / Kobe Convention & Visitors Association / Hyogo Confectionery Associations / Kinki Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport / Hanshin Expressway Company Limited / Honshu-Shikoku Bridge Expressway Company Limited / West Japan Railway Company / Kansai Railway Association / Hyogo Bus Association / Hyogo Trucking Association / Hyogoken Taxi Kyoukai / Hyogo Economic Research Institute / The Minatobank Foundation for Culture / Japan Broadcasting Corporation, KOBE Broadcasting Station / Sun-TV / Radio Kansai

Special Sponsor

Sysmex Corporation

Sponsors

Meiji Co., Ltd. / The Minato Bank, Ltd. / Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. / ASICS Corporation / Kobe New Transit Co., Ltd. / Rokko Butter Co., Ltd. / Kobe Steel, Ltd. / Rock Field Co., Ltd. / SHINYEI KAISHA / Hyogo Consumer Cooperative / TOA Corporation / Photocreate Co., Ltd. / KNT Co., Ltd. / Marine Home K.K. / Fujitsu Ten Limited / Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. / SRI Sports Limited / Shiroyama Denshi Co., Ltd. / Dole Japan, Ltd. / Procter & Gamble Japan K.K. / Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. / others

Special contributors

Kobe City Sports Association

Contributors

KOBE SHINWA WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY / KONAN UNIVERSITY / KOBE GAKUIN UNIVERSITY / Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. / THE KANSAI ELECTRIC POWER CO., INC / NIPPON EXPRESS CO., LTD. / Fukuda Denshi Co., Ltd. / Kobe Municipal Employees’　Union / Lions　Clubs　International　District　３３５－Ａ / Kobe Convention & Visitors Association / Hyogo Amateur Sports Association / Japan Match Manufacturer's Association / Hyogo Confectionery Associations / Kobe Pearl Passport Committee / NEO PEARL KOBE / Hakuseisha Cleaning Corporation. / Kobe Portopia Hotel, Inc. / West Japan Railway Company / HYOGO FM BROADCASTING Inc. / Panasonic Cycle Technology Co.,Ltd.

Date & Time

Sunday, November 20, 2011
9:00: 　Marathon/Quarter marathon begin
11:00: Quarter marathon finishes
16:00: Marathon finishes

Competition Rules

The races are conducted in accordance with the 2011 rules and regulations set forth by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), and the rules and regulations set forth for this event.

Course

(1) Marathon
Start: Kobe City Municipal Office.
Turning point: Foot of the Akaishi-Kaikyo Bridge (near Maiko Park).
Finish: Port Island (near Shimin Hiroba).
Course certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS) (application pending)

(2) Quarter marathon
Start: Kobe City Municipal Office.
Finish: Sumaura Park

Events/Maximum Number of Entrants/Time Limit/Entry Fees

Event	Type of Entry	Category	Maximum Number of Entrants	Time Limit	Entry Fee
Marathon （42.195㎞）	Individual entry *1	1.Registered athletes 2.General	18,000 runners *3	7 hours *4 *5	¥10,000 (per person) Includes ¥100 charity contribution *6 *7
	Team entry (2 – 3 persons) *1 *2	General
Quarter marathon （10.6㎞）	ndividual entry *1	General	2,000 runners *3	2 hours *4 *5	¥5,000 (per person) Includes  ¥50 charity contribution *6 *7

※1　Please refrain from applying both as an individual and as a team member.
※2　Team entry applications can only be made via the Internet.
※3　Includes disabled entrants (those carrying disability cards) and entrants residing overseas. ※4　Time limits are based on signal gun time.
※5　Cut-off times are set at each checkpoint due to the limited duration of traffic control, security, and event operation. Athletes who arrive at a checkpoint well behind the cut-off time will be disqualified.
※6　1% of the entry fee will be donated to the Kobe Marathon Friendship Bank.
※7　Those seeking a charity bib must provide an additional ¥500 separate from the entry fee. JAAF-registered athletes are not permitted to wear a charity bib.

Checkpoint Closing Times (Tentative)

Checkpoint		Distance (km)	Closing time
1	Mizukasadori Park	6.0	10:20
2	East side of Tenjinbashi Bridge	6.0	10:45
3	Sumaichinotani Plaza	10.6	11:00
4	Maiko Station Intersection	17.7	12:05
5	Tarumi Wastewater Treatment Plant	21.0	12:35
6	Seapal Suma	26.7	13:30
7	Home’s Stadium Kobe	31.3	14:10
8	Minato Elementary School	34.6	14:40
9	Kobe Gakuin University	38.8	15:25

Awards

◆ Marathon
(1) Awards will be presented to the top eight men and the top eight women runners.
(2) Awards will be presented to the top three men and the top three women runners for each five-year age group (excluding recipients of the awards in (1) above). Certificates will be mailed at a later date.
◆ Quarter marathon
No awards will be presented for the quarter marathon.

Qualifications

◆ Marathon
Athletes born on or before April 1, 1993
(1) Registered athletes: Athletes registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations
(2) General runners: Athletes not registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations
* Categories (1) and (2) are both open to men and women (including those from Japan and abroad recommended by the organizers) capable of completing the race within 6 hours, 40 minutes.
* This event is limited to non-wheelchair users.
* Those with disabilities (holders of disability cards) who would have difficulty competing alone may designate one escort runner. (Runners may not be accompanied by a seeing eye dog.)
◆ Quarter marathon
Athletes born on or before April 1, 1996
General runners: Open to men and women capable of completing the race within 1 hour, 30 minutes.
* This event is limited to non-wheelchair users.
* Those with disabilities (holders of disability cards) who would have difficulty competing alone may designate one escort runner. (Runners may not be accompanied by a seeing eye dog.)
* Because the quarter marathon is a “fun run,” entrants in this event will start in the rear block.

Check in

(1) Dates: Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19, 2011
(2) Place: Kobe Marathon Expo 2011 venue (Kobe International Exhibition Hall, No. 3 Building)
(3) Time: 10:00 – 19:30 (tentative)

* Note that check-in will be closed on Marathon Day (November 20).
* Entrants may not check in outside the times stated above.
* At the time of check-in, the entrant’s identity will be confirmed by identification documents, etc. (the entrant must be present in person).
* Check-in will be refused if the entrant fails to show identification documents.

Personal Information

The organizers recognize the importance of entrants’ personal information and will handle it in accordance with laws and regulations relating to the protection of personal information based on the organizers’ personal information protection policy. Any personal information submitted will be used to provide participation guidelines, notices of records achieved and related information, services from Kobe Marathon sponsors, supporters, and related organizations, and for the announcement of records (including rankings) with the aim of improving service to entrants in this event.
*Note that the organizers or the Kobe Marathon Entry Center may use your personal information to contact you and confirm information related to your application.

Miscellaneous

• Entry fees will not be refunded in the event the Kobe Marathon is cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the organizers.
• Entrants are expected to train sufficiently, receive a physical checkup, and otherwise be well prepared for the event.
• The organizers will transport entrants’ baggage from start to finish locations. Arrival of hand luggage may be delayed because of traffic conditions.
• The organizers will not be responsible for entrants tardiness due to public transport or road traffic conditions on marathon day.
• At the event, including on the course, entrants are prohibited from wearing or displaying logos or trademarks representing a company or product name for the purpose of advertising.
• The organizers may permit the commissioned sale of photographs and other approved products.
• For event-related matters not covered above, please follow the instructions of the organizers.
• Receipts for entry fees
  • Payment via credit card
  Receipts will not be issued. Entrants are asked to substitute the credit card company’s account or billing statement for an official receipt.
  • Payment via the dedicated money transfer form or a convenience store
 Receipts will not be issued. Entrants are asked to substitute the transaction receipt for an official receipt.
• The above constitute the application guidelines for the Kobe Marathon 2011.

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●When applying by dedicated money transfer form, be sure to pay no more than the ¥500 administration fee. This is the amount to be paid at a Japan Post Bank or post office. The amount may differ if using an ATM. For further details, please inquire at a Japan Post Bank or post office.

Inquiries

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