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, 1996

(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, 1999

General runners: Open to those 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

（1）Check-in Dates: Friday, November 21, and Saturday, November 22, 2014

（2）Time: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (latest time for admission)

（3）Place: Expo Venue, Kobe International Exhibition Hall (Tentative)

* Note that check-in will be closed on marathon day (November 23).

* 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.

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 drawing results, 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 4th Kobe Marathon.

Information on charity goods

Reference: Entry fee, transfer charges, etc.

●When applying by dedicated money transfer form, be sure to pay no more than the ¥510 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.