The event information
1Date and time of the event:February 19, 2023 (Sun), The event will take place rain or shine.
◎Opening Ceremony [Starting point: In front of Kochi Prefectural Office]◎Awards Ceremony [Finish Venue: Kochi Prefectural Haruno Sports Park Athletic Field]
２ Reception the day before
February 18, 2023 (Sat) 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Venue: under adjustment
3

Event

Full Marathon (42.195 km)(1) Registered (Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) registered athletes) Men'sand Women's Divisions(2) General (non-registered athletes of the JAAF) Men's and Women's Divisions
4CourseJAAF official/WA certified Kochi Ryoma Marathon Course
5Competition rules

According to the 2022 JAAF competition rules and this event’s regulations.
6Time limit

7 hours*The time limit is based on the signal gun.
*Checkpoints will be set up to ensure smooth general traffic and the safety of competitors.
7Capacity

12,000 people
8Eligibility

For the Full Marathon, runners are eligible if they are:(1)Registered and unregistered members of the JAAF;(2)18 years of age or older on the day of the event are eligible(However, high school seniors registered with the JAAF in 2022 may participate);(3)Expected to complete the race within the time limit;(4)The same person who registered for the race;

(5)Are recommended or invited by the organizer of this event;(6)However, wheelchair users are not allowed to participate due to the difficulty of ensuringsafety on the running course.
9Entry Fee

13,000 Yen (+500 Yen for charity entries)*Entry fee includes accident insurance, etc.
10 Application
First-come, first-served application (via Internet)
・Application period: September 16, 2022 (Friday) 8:00 pm to October 16 (Sunday)
・Capacity: 12,000 people*Applications will be closed when the capacity is reached.
11 Transportation
Limited number of parking spaces are available at the finish area. We recommend you to takeshuttle buses to reach the events.
Shuttle buses will operate from the finish area (Haruno park) to the start area
Shuttle buses will operate from the start area (Kochi station) to the finish area (Haruno park)＊Both shuttle buses only runs for free on the event.
12 Race guide
1. Standby blocks will be set according to the times athletes declare when registering.
2. Runners must follow the information and guide provided by the race officials and policeofficers.
3. Please make every effort to ensure your physical condition before participating, e.g. bycarrying out thorough training and undergoing a medical check.
4. Special drinks cannot be accepted due to the operation of the tournament.
5．Any emergency, such as an accident or fire, occur during the race, emergency vehicles may
pass through at any point on the course.
6. Once an application has been accepted, the contents of the application cannot be changed,and entry fees will not be refunded.
7. Personal belongings can be dropped off at the start area and will be brought to the finish
area. We advise runners not to place expensive or valuable items in their bags as the organizers
cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or damage to your personal belongings.

8. Flip flops, Geta sandals, and any kind of sandals are not permitted.
9. The organizers recognize the importance of personal data, and strictly follow the relevantlaws and regulations, as well as their own policy on personal data protection, when handlingpersonal data. The data will be used in order to provide a better service to participants: tocommunicate selection lottery results, participant information, number cards, recordings, andrelated information; to offer services from sponsors, supporters, and organizations involved
with the event; to respond to emergencies during the event; and to announce records (suchas rankings).
13 Participation award
Since participation awards are original T-shirts, please let us know the size from the size tablebelow.
(Unit: centimeters)
SSS

M

L

LL

3L

model height

157

163

170

179

181

183

Length

62

65

68

71

74

77

Width

44

47

50

53

56

60

shoulder width

42

44

46

48

50

53

Sleeve Length

1920

21

22

23

25

14 Finisher service
A free traditional gamecock hot pot will be provided by students of Kochi Prefectural
Agricultural High School, and a variety of event food vendors will be available outside thestadium.
15 Special award
All finishers will be entered to win a gift of Kochi's local produce, randomly picked for 200prizes.
16 Cut-off times of each check points
Check Point Distance Cut-off Time
9:00start
Check point Distance Cut-off time Check point Distance Cut-off time
1 5.02km 10:00 7 25.8km 13:17
2 8.6km 10:31 8 29.6km 13:56
3 13.2km 11:11 9 33.8km 14:40

4 17.0km 11:45 10 37.5km 15:19
5 18.9km 12:04 11 41.2km 15:58
6 22.0km 12:38
17

Event agreement

1. Entries are non cancelable/nonrefundable. In the event, any overpaid/double-paid fees
also will not be refunded. (in the case of the exceeding the number of entry capacity, fees will
be refunded)
2. In an earthquake, storm/flood damage, snowfall, accidents, epidemic disease, or any otherreasons, the organizers will assess the situation and make a decision concerning scaling
down/cancelling the race accordingly. Organizers will make a decision concerning whether
fee will be refunded or not refunded.
3. All participants must be in excellent health and capable of easily completing the race of
their choice.Participants are requested to take responsibility for their belongings, manage
their own health and avoiding accidents during the events.
4. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete therace, which decision is at the sole discretion of the race official and I agree lack of a decision
does not create any liability whatsoever.
5. The organizers shall bear no other responsibility than the provision of first aid in the eventof illness, loss, or other accidents during the event.
6.The organizers are not held liable for accidents, loss, injuries and diseases during the event.
Runners will not make a claim for damages against the organizers.
7. Runners will be compensated for accidents, injuries and diseases within the coverage of theevent insurance.
8. Consents of family members, parents (runners under the age of 20) are required toparticipate in the event.
9. False statements of age, sex, name, and time records are strictly prohibited. Should any
such acts be discovered, the entry/award in question will be cancelled, entry fees and charges
will not be refunded, and future applications will not be accepted.
10. I understand that during the race or in related activities, I may be photographed, filmed,and/or videotaped. I agree to allow my name, photo, video or film likeness to be used for any
legitimate promotional purpose by the event holders, producers, sponsors, organizers andassigns.