Event Outline

  • Event
    Kobe Marathon 2012
  • 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 Education and Sports Association / Community Sports Commissioners Hyogo / Community Sports Commissioners Kobe / 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 / Hyogo Nursing Association / Hyogo Firefighters Association / Kobe Fire Brigade / Hyogo Volunteer Association / Hyogo Tourism Association / Kobe Convention & Visitors Association / West Japan Railway Company / Kansai Railway Association / Hyogo Bus Association / Hyogo Trucking Association / Hyogo Taxi Association / Hyogo Economic Research Institute / Japan Broadcasting Corporation, KOBE Broadcasting Station / Sun-TV / Asahi Broadcasting Corporation / Radio Kansai
  • Special
    Sponsor
    Sysmex Corporation
    　
  • Sponsors
    Meiji Co., Ltd. / The Minato Bank, Ltd. / Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. / ASICS Corporation / Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. / Kobe New Transit Co., Ltd. / Rokko Butter Co., Ltd. / Kobe Steel, Ltd. / Rock Field Co., Ltd. / SHINYEI KAISHA / TOA Corporation / Photocreate Co., Ltd. / KNT Co., Ltd. / Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. / DUNLOP SPORTS CO.LTD. / Shiroyama Denshi Co., Ltd. / Procter & Gamble Japan K.K. / THE R-bies, INC. / Tominaga Boeki Kaisha, Ltd. / Kanetetsu Delica Foods Inc. / Hyogo Consumer Cooperative
  • Contributors
    KWANSEI GAKUIN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION / KOBE GAKUIN UNIVERSITY / KOBE SHINWA WOMEN'S UNIVERSITY / OM KOBE Co., Ltd. / OSAKA GAS Co., Ltd. / THE KANSAI ELECTRIC POWER CO., INC/ KOBE CHIKAGAI Co Ltd. / KOBE TOYOPET / TOYOTA RENT-A-CAR＆CAR LEASE KOBE / SHINKI BUS CO.,LTD. / Sekiwa Kanri Kansai Co., Ltd / Dole Japan G.K. / West Japan Railway Company / NIPPON EXPRESS CO., LTD / Hankyu Corporation / HANSHIN ELECTRIC RAILWAY CO.,LTD.　/ Philips Electronics Japan,Ltd. / Fukuda Denshi Co., Ltd. / VOLCAFE Ltd / Kobe Convention & Visitors Association / Kobe City Government Labor Union / Kobe City Sports Education Association
  • Date & Time
    Sunday, November 25, 2012
    9:00: Marathon begins
    9:30: Quarter marathon begins (tentative)
    11:00: Quarter marathon finishes
    16:00: Marathon finishes
  • Competition
    Rules
    The races are conducted in accordance with the FY2012 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 Akashi-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 / Number of Entrants / Time Limits / Entry Fee
    Event Type of Entry Category Maximum Number of Entrants Time Limit Entry Fee
    Marathon
    （42.195km）    		 Individual
    entry
    *1    		 (1) Registered athletes
    (2) General runners    		 18,000
    *3    		 7 hours
    *4 *5    		 ¥10,000
    per person
    (Entry fee
    includes a ¥100 donation
    to charity)
    *6
    Team entry
    (2–3 persons)
    *1 *2    		 General
    runners
    Quarter
    marathon
    (10.6 km)    		 Individual
    entry
    *1    		 General
    runners    		 2,000
    *3    		 1.5 hours
    *4 *5    		 ¥5,000
    per person
    (Entry fee
    includes a ¥50 donation
    to charity)
    *6
    1. *1　Please refrain from applying both as an individual and as a team member.
    2. *2　Team entry applications can only be made via the Internet. Team entry can be made only through the Japanese site. Only individual entries will be accepted via the English website.
    3. *3　Includes disabled entrants (those carrying disability cards), entrants residing overseas and victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
    4. *4　Time limits are based on signal gun time.
    5. *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. *6　1% of the entry fee will be donated to the Kobe Marathon Friendship Bank.
  • Checkpoint Closing Times (Tentative)
      Checkpoint Distance (km) Closing time
    1 Mizukasadori Park 6.0 10:25
    2 East side of Tenjinbashi Bridge 9.0 10:50
    3 Sumaichinotani Plaza 10.6 11:00
    4 Maiko Station Intersection 17.6 12:00
    5 Tarumi Wastewater Treatment Plant 20.8 12:30
    6 Suma Station 25.5 13:20
    7 Home's Stadium Kobe 31.1 14:10
    8 Minato Elementary School 34.4 14:40
    9 Kobe Gakuin University 38.6 15:20
  • 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
    1. Marathon
    Athletes born on or before April 1, 1994
    (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.)
    2. Quarter marathon
    Athletes born on or before April 1, 1997
    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.)
    • * The quarter marathon is a “fun run.”
  • Check-in
    Dates: Friday, November 23 (Holiday), and Saturday, November 24, 2012
    Time: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (latest time for admission)
    Place: Expo Venue, Kobe International Exhibition Hall

    • * Note that check-in will be closed on marathon day (November 25).
    • * 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 present in person).
    • * Escort runners should also check in at the above times.
    • * Check-in will be refused if the entrant fails to show identification documents.
  • Information on
    charity goods
    Those who wish to should select their original charity goods (see the following options) when entering.
    ①    ¥500: Charity number card
    ②  ¥2,000: Charity number card and original cap

    • *You may display the charity number card printed with your own name on your back.
    • *The money collected from selling the charity goods will be donated, after deduction of costs, to the Kobe Marathon Friendship Bank.
    • *Athletes registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations may not display a charity number card on their backs.
  • 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, co-organizers 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.
    • *Minors must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian for entering.
  • Miscellaneous
    • 1. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event the Kobe Marathon is cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the organizers.
    • 2. Entrants are expected to train sufficiently, receive a physical checkup, and otherwise be well prepared for the event.
    • 3. The organizers will transport entrants' baggage from start to finish locations. Please note that road traffic conditions may delay arrival of baggage.
    • 4. The organizers will not be responsible for entrants tardiness due to public transport or road traffic conditions on marathon day.
    • 5. 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.
    • 6. The organizers may permit the commissioned sale of photographs and other approved products.
    • 7. For event-related matters not covered above, please follow the instructions of the organizers.
    • 8. 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.
    • 9. These application guidelines are for the 2nd Kobe Marathon.
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