Entry and Application Procedures
Thank you for the large number of entries received.
Please select an application method and follow those procedures. Applicants choosing to use the dedicated money transfer form will be required to pay ¥510 at the time of application as an administration fee.
| Marathon/Quarter marathon | ||
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| Application Method | Internet http://www.kobe-marathon.net/2014/ |
Dedicated money transfer form available at your nearest Japan Post Bank or post office |
| Application Administration Fee (at time of application) |
None | ¥510 |
| Application Start Date | Tuesday, April 22 * (Internet from 10:00 AM) | |
| Application Deadline | 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 20 | Postmarked no later than Monday, May 12 |
| Entrant Selection | If applications exceed capacity, entrants will be selected through a drawing. * Depending on circumstances, an additional drawing may be announced. |
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| Notification of Drawing Results |
The results of the drawing will be announced via email by June 30. | The results of the drawing will be announced via post by June 30. |
| Payment of Entry Fee | Successful entrants are required to deposit their entry fee to a designated account by a designated date. Failure to do so will invalidate entry. Some payment methods may incur a fee. |
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| Notes |
* Entry as both an individual and as a team member is not allowed. * When applying via the dedicated money transfer form, a separate administration fee of ¥510 must be paid at the time of application. If the form is incomplete or illegible, the application will not be processed. Internet applications are therefore recommended. * Disabled applicants (those carrying disability cards) should complete the necessary parts of the application. |
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Entrants will be given T-shirts as participation prizes.
For sizes, please refer to the chart below. (JASPO standard)| Size | SS | S | M | L | O | XO | 2XO |
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| Height (approx.) | 160cm | 165cm | 170cm | 175cm | 180cm | 185cm | 190cm |
| Chest measure- ment (approx.) |
84cm | 88cm | 92cm | 96cm | 100cm | 104cm | 108cm |
* If shirt size is not noted on the application, an S size will be sent to women, and an M size to men.
（1）In the event of illness, loss, or other incident, the organizers accept no responsibility other than to take emergency measures.
（2）After applying, entrants cannot change events or cancel due to personal circumstances.
（3）False representation of age or sex, or entry by a person other than the applicant (false entry) are not allowed.
（4）If the event is cancelled due to earthquake, wind or flood damage, snowfall, some sort of incident, accident, or disease, the entry fee and/or other charges will not be refunded.
（5）Over-payments or double payments cannot be refunded.
（6）The organizers will retain publication and portrait rights for such media as television, newspapers, magazines, or the Internet with respect to images, photos, articles, entrants’ names, ages, addresses (name of country, name of prefecture or equivalent administrative unit, or name of city, ward, town, or village), etc.
（7）The organizers will handle the personal information of the entrants in accordance with laws and regulations relating to the protection of personal information.
（8）This event shall be implemented in compliance with all the relevant laws of Japan.
（9）The organizers shall stage this event in compliance with the event stipulations as well as the terms of application.
（10）Minors must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian for entering.
● Cautions When Applying
（1）Multiple applications by the same individual will result in rejection of the applications.
（2）Entrants may not simultaneously apply for, or simultaneously participate in, the marathon and quarter marathon. Be sure to apply for one event only. If the same individual is found to be applying for more than one event, he or she will be disqualified and no refund will be made after the application.
（3）False declaration of age, sex, records or other information, and entry by a person other than the applicant (false entry) are not allowed. If an individual or team is found to be entering regardless of ineligibility, that individual or team will not only be barred from participating in this year’s race but will also be banned from registering for this race in the future.
（4）No change, amendment, or cancellation can be made to the application after the application has been made. The secretariat will contact the applicant via applicant’s email address or telephone number only in the case of a problem with the content of an application.
（5）Please note that the Registration Center or secretariat will not respond to telephone questions or inquiries about the status of an application or results of the drawing.
（6）All applicants will be notified of the results of the drawing by email or post by June 30. However, please be aware that the organizers will not be able to reconfirm the drawing results if the notification fails to arrive or goes astray due to a problem with the email or contact address provided by the applicant.
（7）Substitute entry or transfer of entry rights is not permitted and will result in disqualification. In such cases, the organizers can make no indemnity or refund whatsoever.
（8）The organizers bear no responsibility for late applications resulting from problems with the postal service or the Internet.
（9）When applying via the Internet, the computer terminal, operating system, or browser used by the applicant may prevent the applicant from being able to file his or her application.
