Application Guidelines

1. Only one application may be submitted per event or entry category.
2. Kobe Marathon first-time entrants, age-group challenge entrants, seeded entrants and “Kirakira Joshi (brilliant women)” entrants can only enter as individuals.
3. Includes Kobe Marathon first-time entrants, age-group challenge entrants, seed entrants, “Kirakira Joshi (brilliant women)” entrants, group volunteer entrants, disabled entrants (holders of disability cards), entrants residing overseas and entrants affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake.
4. Time limits are based on the first signal gun time.
5. Cut-off times are set at each checkpoint due to the limited duration of traffic control, security, and event operation. The cut-off times will be announced when the wave start details are decided. Those entrants who will reach checkpoints after time limits should stop the race. Check points may be carried out at any time during the race.
6. Charity proceeds will be utilized by the Kobe Marathon Friendship Bank.

• Athletes born on or before April 1, 1998
• ① Registered runners: Those registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations
• ② General runners: Those not registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations

Above both runners (including those from Japan and abroad recommended by the organizers) should be capable of completing the race within 6 hours and 30 minutes.

• Above 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.)

(1) How to apply

Please apply online at http://www.kobe-marathon.net/

(2) When to apply

From Friday, April 22 (from 10 am), 2016 to Friday, May 20 (by 5 pm), 2016

(3) Selection of entrants

If applications exceed capacity, entrants will be selected through a drawing. The results of the drawing will be announced on Thursday, June 30 (tentative).

(4) Entry fee transfer

Successful applications will be asked to transfer the entry fee to a specified bank account by a specified date. If no entry fee is received, selection will be nullified.

(5) Cautions

Disabled applicants (holders of disability cards) should complete the required parts of the application.

(1) Check-in Dates & Time

Friday, November 18, 2016: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm (latest time for admission) (planned)
Saturday, November 19, 2016: Time: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm (latest time for admission) (planned)

(2) Location

Expo Venue, Kobe International Exhibition Hall

• Note that check-in will be closed on the actual marathon day (November 20). Entrants may not check in outside the times stated above.
• Escort runners should also check in at the above times.
• At the time of check-in, the entrant's identity will be confirmed (the entrant must present in person).
• Check-in will be refused if the entrant fails to show identification documents.
• Those with disabilities must bring their disability card.

• Awards will be presented to the top eight men and the top eight women runners.
• Awards will be presented to the top eight men and the top eight women runners for each five-year age group.

Certificates will be mailed at a later date.

Note that the organizers or the Kobe Marathon Runner Call Center may use your personal information to contact you and confirm information related to your application.

• If no T-shirt size is specified at application, both men and women will receive the M-size.
• Men may not select a woman’s T-shirt and women may not select a man’s T-shirt.
• Please note that women’s T-shirts are rather tight.
• Please note that circumstances may prevent some applicants from getting the size they want.

Entry Fee and Administration Fee

• When entering through the Japanese-language website, an administration fee of ¥510 will be charged.
• When entering through the Japanese-language website, the entry fee can be paid by card or at a convenience store.