Thanks and Friendship KOBE MARATHON 2016 Nov. 20, 2016 sun

With “Thanks and Friendship” at the heart of the marathon, we support all runners in this athletic challenge.

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Event Name Kobe Marathon 2016
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
Planning and Administration Kobe Marathon Committee
Managing Organization Hyogo Amateur Athletic Association
Supporting Organizations (Planned) 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 Cooperation / Radio Kansai
Special Sponsor Sysmex Corporation
Sponsors(Planned) The Minato Bank, Ltd. / SHIROYAMA Co., Ltd. / DAI-ICHI LIFE INSURANCE CO., LTD. / ASICS Corporation / Meiji Co., Ltd. / Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd. / Rokko Butter Co., Ltd. / Kobe New Transit Co., Ltd. / TOA Corporation / Rock Field Co., Ltd. / Kobe Steel, Ltd. / Hyogo Consumer Cooperative / Photocreate Co., Ltd. / KINKI NIPPON TOURIST CO., LTD. / SUMITOMO RUBBER INDUSTRIES, LTD. / DUNLOP SPORTS CO., LTD. / Tominaga Boeki Kaisha, Ltd. / Kanetetsu Delica Foods Inc./ ASAHI BREWERIES, LTD. / R-bies, INC. / ASAHI BREWERIES, LTD. / Fujicco Co., Ltd. / Kobe Toyopet Corporation / J:COM West Co., Ltd. / DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO., LTD. / Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. / Skymark Airlines Inc.
Date & Time Sunday, November 20, 2016
Starts at 9:00 / Finishes at 16:00
*Wave starts will be set and announced at a later date.
Event Marathon (42.195 km）
  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.
Course Start: Kobe City Municipal Office
Turning point: 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))
Competition Rules The races are conducted in accordance with the FY2016 rules and regulations set forth by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), and the rules and regulations set forth for this event.

Event / Type of Entry / Category / Maximum Number of Entrants / Time Limits / Entry Fee

Event Type of Entry Category Maximum
Number of
Entrants		 Time Limits Entry Fee
(per person)
Marathon
（42.195km）		 Individual Entry
※1・※2		 ①Registered runners
②General runners		 20,000
※3		 7 hours
※4 ※5		 ¥10,300
(Entry fee includes a
¥100 donation to
charity)*6
Group Entry
(2-3 persons)
※1		 General runners
  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.
  7. Caution!!
    Kobe Marathon first-time entrants, age-group challenge entrants, seed entrants and “Kirakira Joshi (brilliant women)” entrants can enter through the Japanese-language website only.
    The non-Japanese-language (multilingual) websites do not provide application for these categories.
  8. Caution!!
    Group entry is supported by the Japanese-language website only.
    The non-Japanese-language (multilingual) websites do not provide application for this category.
Qualifications
  • 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.)
Entry Application
(1) How to apply
Please apply online at http://www.kobe-marathon.net/
Application using a dedicated money transfer form is not accepted.
(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.
Check-in
(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
  • 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.
Doping Control This will be conducted under the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) anti-doping regulations or Japan anti-doping regulations. Doping tests taken before or after the event will be based on urine or blood collection (or both). Applicable runners must take the tests in accordance with instructions.
TUE Applications Runners who must use, for the treatment of an illness, a prohibited substance or method listed under the Prohibited List International Standard must apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE). For details, please visit the Japan Association of Athletics Federation (JAAF) website: http://www.jaaf.or.jp/medical/index.html）, or the Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) website: http://www.playtruejapan.org/.
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