After 3 years, the shared dreamreturns to Kyoto

Participation
Guide
Thank you for applying for the Kyoto Marathon 2023.

Please read through this guide so you will be prepared ahead of timeand able to perform at your best on race day.

All staff and volunteers for the Kyoto Marathon are looking forward
to meeting you.

Event Schedule
RunnerCheck-inFebruary 17(Fri.)
February 18(Sat.)

11：30 ‒ 20：00(Last entry)(Last entry)

6：50

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the EventFebruary 19(Sun.)

Miyakomesse 1F & 3F

10：30 ‒ 19：00 ● Okoshiyasu Welcome Square

6：50 ‒ 8：15
On the Day● Runner Check-in

8：00 ‒ 8：44
8：45
8：55
9：00

13：00
15：00

Changing Rooms / Changing Area OpenBaggage Check-in
Runners Lineup

Nishikyogoku Athletic ParkS-F Block: TAKEBISHI Stadium Kyoto（Athletic Stadium）

Starting Ceremony

Wheelchair Race Start

G-N Block: Toji Housing Field
Nishikyogoku (Sub-Athletic Stadium)

Marathon Award Ceremony

Miyakomesse 3F

Marathon and Pair-Ekiden Start

In front of Heian-jingu Shrine

Marathon and Pair-Ekiden Finish

Latest Information / Inquiries etc.
Official event
websitehttps://www.kyoto-marathon.com/

RunnerCall Center

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Final decisionof the event

Runnerquestionnaire

Final decision date
and time:
February 19 (Sun.)
5:00 am

Kyoto Marathon

SearchTel: 06-6210-5620
Tel: 080-1431-9691
Tel: 080-1431-9691
Tel: 080-1431-9691

The Kyoto Marathon will be held rain or shine, but in the event of a disaster,
severe weather, high water, etc. the marathon may be canceled.
Announcements on whether the event will be held or canceled will take placeon the day of the marathon (February 19) as below.

-Web
5:00 am on the official marathon website: https: //www.kyoto-marathon.com-Radio stations 5:00 am on α-STATION (FM Kyoto) FM89.4MHz
Kyoto City Web Search
Around 6:10 am on KBS Kyoto Radio AM1143KHz/FM94.9MHz*If the marathon is canceled, an announcement will also be made on the Kyoto City Information website: http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/

In order to keep improving the Kyoto Marathon, we need your feedback. After you complete the Kyoto
Marathon, please complete the survey sent to you via email from JTB. We appreciate your cooperation.

Runner Check-in ‒ February 17 (Fri.) / February 18 (Sat.)
Date and Time

Check-in hours extended for one
hour on Friday

February 17 (Fri.) 11:30 ‒ 20:00 (last entry)
February 18 (Sat.) 10:30 ‒ 19:00 (last entry)

Check-in Area Access ‒ February 17 (Fri.) / February 18 (Sat.)

Venue

Finish area on
day of event

Miyakomesse 1F

Please be sure to come by public transportation.
Marutamachi-dori st.
To Kokusaikaikan

Jingu-marutamachi
Sta.

3

Nijo-dori St.

Number Card Voucher① Number Card Voucher and Physical Condition Management Check Sheet (must be ﬁlled in)*If your voucher has to be reissued because you have lost, forgotten, or for
any other reason do not have your voucher, you will be charged a ¥200 fee.

・Passport ・Health Insurance Card ・Basic Resident Register Card ・Residence Card ・Pension Handbook
・Driver's License ・Certificate of Residence ・Special Permanent Resident Certificate ・Student ID-Card

Runner Check-in Flowchart
Runners receive
number cards,
participation prizes, etc.

(Miyakomesse 1F and 3F)太郎

3 Kyoto Marathon Bag for personal items

1

5 Event program○ Official program includes various
information about the event, such as aparticipant list, precautions, a roadsidesupport map, etc.

6 Poncho○ Free ponchos will be distributed
together with the other items to help
runners combat the rain and cold
weather on the day of the race.

ShrineRecommended Routefrom JR Kyoto Station
Kyoto Station

HigashiHonganji
TempleShichijo-dori St.

To Shin-Osaka

Maruyama Park

5 min. by subway
on the Karasuma
Line

Kiyomizu-dera
TempleKarasuma Oike Station
5 min. by subway
on Tozai Line

Higashiyama Station

JR Kyoto Sta.
To Takeda

Shichijo

11 min. walkSta.

Miyakomesse
To Maibara

To Yodoyabashi

Using Kyoto City Buses from Hankyu Kyoto-Kawaramachi Sta. (230 yen)

Using Kyoto City Bus from JR Kyoto Sta. (Karasuma-guchi) (230 yen)

#32 Bus towards Heian-jingu Shrine/Ginkaku-ji Temple#46 Bus towards Gion/Heian-jingu Shrine#86 Bus towards Gion/Heian-jingu
Shrine#5 Bus/#5 Bus via Gojo towards
Ginkaku-ji Temple/Iwakura

A short walk from the stop ❶ (Okazaki Koen ROHM Theatre Kyoto/
Miyakomesse-mae)#5 Bus towards Ginkaku-ji Temple/Iwakura

A short walk from the stop ❷ (Okazaki Koen
Bijutsukan, Heian Jingu-mae)#31 Bus towards Takano/Iwakura#201 Bus towards Gion/Hyakumanben#203 Bus towards Gion/Kumano/Ginkaku-ji Temple#206 Bus towards Gion/Kitaoji Bus
Terminal

A short walk from the stop ❷ (Okazaki Koen/Bijutsukan, Heian-Jingu-mae)

Get off at the stop ❸ (Higashiyama Nijo/Okazaki Koen-guchi) and walk approx. 5 minutes.

Get off at the stop ❸ (Higashiyama Nijo/
Okazaki Koen-guchi) and walk approx. 5 minutes.

Platform C
Platform D2
for #86/#206 Bus

Platform A1for #5 Bus/
#5 Bus via Gojo

Platform B

Platform D○ Baggage checked in at the Starting Area will
be returned at the Finish Area.
○ Please tie the cord at the mouth of the bagtightly so that the contents do not come out.
70 cm
○ Your baggage must not contain valuables,
fragile items, living things, long umbrellas(foldable umbrellas are acceptable), hazardous
items, etc. Please note that we cannot accept
responsibility if valuables are lost. Please also
understand that due to security reasons, or at the request of theorganizer, bags may be opened and inspected without the runner s
permission.
○ Items that don t fit in the baggage bag can be sent for a fee to the
Finish Area or your home (in Japan only) at the baggage check-in area
located at the Starting Area.
50 cm

Provided by: Wacoal Corp.

Yasaka-jinja

260 yen①

京都

Okazaki Koen/Bijutsukan,
Heian-jingu-mae Bus Stop

Subway- Exit 1
Higashiyama
Sta.
Exit 2
Subway Tozai Line

Gion-shijo
Sta.

Kiyomizugojo Sta.

Gojo Sta.

Kawaramachi-dori St.

このシールを手荷物預け袋に貼ってください
Please affix this sticker to your baggage.

○ This multi-functional running accessory
can be used as a neck warmer, abandanna, and even as wristband.
○ Please also wear it as a measure against
the cold on the day of the event.

Gojo-dori St.

Karasuma-dori St.

10001

京都マラソン 手荷物トラック
2023
Baggage car NO.

○ Please be sure to apply the sticker in thecenter of the baggage bag (see 3 ) the
day before.
○ We recommend that you apply the sticker
before putting in baggage.

Participation prize: Kyoto Marathon 2023

4 Original Multi-way Cover (CW-X)

Kyoto-Kawaramachi
Sta.

Shijo Sta.

●Nicknamemarathonbib○ Number cards (marathon bibs) will not be reissued. Be sure to attach them to your chest and back. Runners who do
not have both attached will be disqualified.
○ For those participating with an escort, their escort will be given an escort number card.
○ You will be given a sticker for your bag for personal items (see 2 ), safety pins (8), a pre-start checklist, and a timing
chip return envelope as well.

2 Kyoto Marathon Bag sticker

Shijo-dori St.

KarasumaSta.

Kawabata-dori St.

Front (with timing chip) Back (message bib)

HankyuKyoto
Osaka-umeda LineTo

SubwayKarasuma Line

Back

GeneralRegistered(marathonbib)

Front (with timing chip)

Sanjo Sta.

Keihan Main Line

What to Receive at Runner Check-in
1 Number card

Sanjo Keihan
Sta.

Kyoto Marathon Okoshiyasu
Welcome Square

To prevent the spread of COVID-19 and in the interest of runners health and safety, individuals meeting thefollowing criteria will not be permitted to participate.
•Those found during checks to have a temperature of 37.5°
C or above•Those who do not satisfy the requirements of the Physical Condition Management Check Sheet

ImportantNiomon-dori St.

Sanjo-dori St.

• ID check (identity veriﬁcation)• Physical Condition Management
Check Sheet submission

The National Museum of 2
Moderm Art Kyoto

Kyoto
City Zoo

To Rokujizo/Hamaotsu

Temperaturecheck

To Uzumasa
Tenjingawa

Kyoto City
KYOCERAMuseumof ArtMiyakomesse

Jingu-michi St.

Oike-dori St.

Kyoto
Shiyakusho-Mae Sta.

1

Kyoto
Prefectural
Library

Okazaki-dori St.

② Personal Identification (copies not allowed) *Please bring one of the following.

Kyoto City Hall

SubwayKarasuma
Oike Sta.

Okazaki Koen/ROHM Theatre Kyoto/
Miyakomesse-mae Bus Stop

ROHM
TheatreKyoto
Higashioji-dori St.

What to Bring

Heian-jingu
ShrineHigashiyama Nijo/
Okazaki Koen-guchi Bus Stop

Kamo-gawa River(Miyakomesse: 9-1,
Okazaki Seishoji-cho,
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City)*No check-ins will be allowed after the above closing times,
even if public transportation is running late. Please leaveyourself plenty of time.
*No check-ins will be accepted on the day of the event, Sunday, February 19.
○ Each runner must show up in person for check-in (no proxy check-in).
○ Any participant with a disability who intends to run with an escort runner is required to bring their physical disability
certificate or rehabilitation certificate, and must be accompanied by the escort runner when checking in.

To Demachiyanagi

Marutamachi
Sta.

Platform A
Bus
Information
Center
JR Kyoto Station (Karasuma-guchi)

2

Held at Miyakomesse
Free Admission
Okoshiyasu Welcome Square

February 17 (Fri.) 11:30 ‒ 20:00
February 18 (Sat.) 10:30 ‒ 19:00(Last admission)(Last admission)

There s plenty to see and do at our event sponsors booths. However, please be aware that as part ofour measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, only runners will be permitted to enter the venue.

1F Sponsorsʼ

Booths

Kyoto Branch of MUFG Bank

With plans to highlight the charms of Kyoto, feel
free to drop by!

s

Booth
3F Sponsorʼs

WacoalYour chance to purchase some CW-X tights andother apparel, as well as limited edition Kyoto
Marathon T-shirts.

Mariage Group

Kyoto Marathon 2023 pin badges and tote bags
for sale!

Dai-ichi Life Insurance

Sagawa Express

Tokyu Fudosan Holdings

Come and pray for good luck! While youʼre at it,
take part in the rafﬂe to win a hotel stay!

Nippon Shinyaku

Shimadzu

Discover how Shimadzuʼs products andtechnologies are helping athletes performbetter.

Toyota Kyoto

WINZONE, a sports supplement designed forrunners, for sale.

Otsuka PharmaceuticalU Yakkyoku GroupASICS Japan

Try on the latest ASICS shoes.

Listen to useful lectures by sports pharmacists orcome for a consultation.

ProFits, PIP

Free sports taping available here, especiallysuitable for those with pain issues!

Feel free to come by and submit a message of
support for runners and those involved with the
marathon for the collection.

Career Link

If you reside in Japan and need a Japanese
government My Number card, you can apply for
one here!

ZygoSpec

Your chance to see and buy AirFly, the stressfree sunglasses that do away with nose pads.

Kogetsu, Kyoto-style confectionary

Maurten JapanMBSKBS Kyoto

Kyoto Medical Association & Kyoto City
Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health

Learn how to perform life-saving AED and CPR!

Try some yokan, a red bean jellied dessert, speciallymade according to a recipe by the president ofKogetsu, famed for its Senju Sembei sandwich wafﬂes.
KBS will be live broadcasting the start and end of the marathon!
There will also be a highlights show the evening after the
event, which will be available to stream online a few days later.

Agency for Cultural Affairs

The world-conquering Maurten is here to
support your attempts at a new personal best.

Pop by and ﬁnd out about how age can reduce
locomotive ability.

FemTech and Beyond.

Grab a commemorative photo with thebroadcasterʼs lion mascot.

Kyoto City Culture & Tourism Resources
Conservation Association

Can you help us with our activities to protect Kyotoʼs cultural
assets and pass them on to future generations? Those who
do will receive an original commemorative hand towel.

Kyoto Hannaryz

Kobe Marathon

Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design

Kyoto Insignia Crafts Association

Get your own medal plate (engraved with yourname, ﬁnish time, and marathon bib number)made to commemorate ﬁnishing the marathon.

Head downstairs to the B1 ﬂoor of the venue to
see an exhibition of Kyotoʼs traditional
industries, event now on!

Ofﬁcial shop

Donʼt miss this chance to buy some marathon
merchandise, gifts, and other products! We lookforward to seeing you!

Recommendedroute from
JR Kyoto
StationTemporary city
bus traveling
directly tostarting area from
JR Kyoto Station*Buses will be fixed route buses thanks to the cooperation of the Kyoto Municipal Transportation Bureau.
*Please be aware that tickets will not be sold on the day of the race. *During crowded times seats may not be available.

3

Shijo Station

Temporarycity bus

JR Kyoto Station

First

1,750

passengers
only

Kyoto
StationKyoto City
SubwayApprox. 5 min

Kyoto
StationKyoto City
SubwayShijo
Stationtransfer

Approx.
5 min

HankyuKyoto Line

HankyuHankyuKarasuma Approx. 5 min Nishikyogoku
StationStation

To NagoyaApprox.
6 min
walkStarting
Area

410 yenTemporary city bus

Approx. 15-20 min

Kyoto
StationStarting
Area

230 yenPlease purchase in advance a ticket for the
temporary city bus traveling directly to startingarea from JR Kyoto Station.
See p.3 for details.

Access to the Starting Area from Hankyu Osaka-umeda Station

Access to the Starting Area
from Hankyu Kyoto-kawaramachi Station

Access from Hankyu Osaka-umeda Station (by Rapid-Express)

Access from Hankyu Kyoto-kawaramachi Station

Semi-Limited Express

Approx.
34 minApprox.
6 min

Local/Semi-Express

KatsuraStationApprox.
2 min

Nishikyogoku
StationAccess to Hankyu Nishikyogoku Station(according to February 19 (Sun.) timetable)
Local

SemiExpress

Semi-Limited
Express

Local
Local

Semi-Limited
Express

SemiExpress

Semi-Limited
Express

SemiExpress

Semi-Limited
Express

SemiExpress

Semi-Limited
Express

Semi-Limited
Express

6:25‒6:50 (taking approx. 15‒20 min)
*Kyoto City Bus, Kyoto Station Bus Terminal - departing from C5 (Non-stop service, anticipated availability
35 buses)
Tickets (230 yen) will be on sale at the Kyoto Marathon Okoshiyasu Welcome Square (Miyakomesse 3F).

Kyoto City Subway
Karasuma Line

Kyotokawaramachi
StationKyoto City Subway

Access to the Starting Area from JR Kyoto Station

SemiExpress

Ticket sales for the temporary city buses traveling directly
to the starting area from JR Kyoto Station

Karasuma Station

Nishikyogoku
Stationwalk

Starting
Area

Kawaramachi
StationSemiExpress

Local

Semi-Limited
Express

Kyoto-kawaramachi
Sta. (Dep.)

6:24
6:28
6:35
6:37
6:44
6:49
6:52
6:59
7:03
7:10
7:14
7:20
7:23
7:30
7:34
7:37
7:41

Karasuma Sta.
(Dep.)

6:26
6:30
6:37
6:39
6:46
6:51
6:54
7:01
7:05
7:12
7:16
7:22
7:25
7:32
7:36
7:39
7:43

ScheduledSta.
Omiya Sta. (Dep.) Saiin Sta. (Dep.) Nishikyogoku(Arr.)

6:27
6:31
6:38
6:41
6:47
6:53
6:56
7:02
7:07
7:13
7:17
7:23
7:26
7:33
7:37
7:41
7:45

Approx.
7 min

Approx.
6 min
Nishikyogoku
Stationwalk

Starting
Area

190 yen

6:29
6:33
6:40
6:43
6:49
6:55
6:58
7:04
7:09
7:15
7:19
7:25
7:28
7:35
7:39
7:43
7:47

6:31
6:35
6:42
6:45
6:51
6:56
6:59
7:06
7:10
7:17
7:21
7:27
7:30
7:37
7:41
7:44
7:49

All trains departing from Kyoto-kawaramachi Stationfrom 6:24 to 7:41 (including Semi-Limited Express
trains) are scheduled to stop at Nishikyogoku Station.

Cards that can be used on Hankyu Railway
CrowdedRyukoku University Sports Management Lab

Taste some Kyoto confectionary that fuse sports
and Kyoto traditions!

Hankyu400 yenKyoto City Fire Department

Come and hear more about female health issues and the
FemTech products that can help resolve them, which youʼllalso be able to buy. You might just discover something new!
Learn more about the Kobe Marathon, a race
between sea and mountains with an exotic feel.

Hankyu Kyoto Line

Osakaumeda
StationOsaka
StationOsakaumeda
StationFind information about the agencyʼs move to
Kyoto, planned for March 27, and other topics.

Pick up some merchandise to make your raceeven more fun!

TAKEBISHI Stadium Kyoto（Nishikyogoku Athletic Park）

Try out for free OMRONʼs low-frequency therapy
equipment, which support muscle fatigue
recovery.

Sagawa Express is putting its logistical expertise
to work to support runners taking part in the
Kyoto Marathon 2023.

Please allow plenty of time to reach the starting area
(as organizers of the race will not be responsible forpublic transportation and road delays).

Starting Area

OMRON

Try out AI running form analysis and get yourcommemorative photo taken.

Health drink POCARI SWEAT will support your42.195 kilometer run.

Access to the Starting Area ‒ February 19 (Sun.)

Major IC cards such as PiTaPa, ICOCA,
Suica, PASMO, and TOICA can be used.

ImportantPublic transportation timetables are subject
to change; please check in advance.
*Please note that you cannot take part in
the race if you are late for the start.

Not
recommended

Trains departing from Osaka/Umeda will run on the normal Sat/holiday timetable, with the addition of the following
Semi-Limited Express trains listed below which are scheduled to make a special stop at Nishikyogoku Station.
Semi-Limited
Express
Semi-Limited
Express
Semi-Limited
Express
Semi-Limited
Express
Semi-Limited
Express
Semi-Limited
Express

Osaka-umeda Sta.
(Dep.)

6:15
6:29
6:43
―
6:59
7:13

Juso Sta. (Dep.) Awaji. Sta. (Dep.)

6:18
6:32
6:46
―
7:02
7:17

6:23
6:37
6:51
―
7:07
7:22

Ibaraki-shi Sta.
(Dep.)

6:31
6:45
7:00
7:06
7:16
7:30

Takatsuki-shi Sta. Nagaoka-tenjin Sta.
Nishikyogoku Sta.
Katsura Sta. (Dep.)(Dep.)(Dep.)(Arr.)

6:36
6:50
7:05
7:12
7:21
7:35

6:44
6:58
7:13
7:21
7:29
7:43

6:50
7:04
7:20
7:26
7:34
7:48

6:51
7:05
7:22
7:27
7:36
7:50

Not
recommended

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Tenjingawa Sta.
Approx. 2 km,
approx. 30-min. walk

Kyoto City Bus Stop
(Nishikyogoku
Undokoen-mae)

.
ri St

Kyoto Municipal
Gymnasium

Men s 2nd Floor Exit
Women s 2nd Floor Exit

Designated Baggage

1 〜 16 Drop-off Truck

Women sChanging Room

Men s 1st Floor Entrance/Exit

MedicalAid
Station

Kyoto
Civic
SportsHall

Women s
Entrance● There are many restrooms available atthe starting area, but we predict thisarea will be very congested. Please use
this map to confirm their locations.

Runners Area
(General entry
is not permitted)

After finishing changing,
women should leave only
through the 2nd floor of the
Kyoto Municipal Gymnasium.

Men s
Changing RoomStarting Area Restrooms

Starting Block

C-Ｆ EntranceE

The stand will not be

Smoking
Area

Pair-Ekiden
Runner Check-in

TAKEBISHI
Stadium Kyoto（Athletic Stadium）

Starting Line

6

7
16

Entry in the field
is not permitted

D

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Toilets(3) Temporary Ticket
Gate (06:30‒)
Women s Changing Area

Wakasa Stadium Kyoto(Nishikyogoku
Baseball Field)

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to be very crowded, sowhen you arrive at thestation, please follow station
employees instructions.

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Toilets(2) Temporary Exit (06:30‒)

×7 (4 urinals, 3 stalls)

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Kyoto(Nishikyogoku
Baseball Field)

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Toji Housing G
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Nishikyogoku N(Sub-Athletic
J Stadium)M

Toji Housing Field
Nishikyogoku
J (Sub-Athletic
Stadium)

12

ToiletsA

IC cards cannot be charged.

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×5

×29 (16 urinals, 13 stalls)

Toilets

TAKEBISHI
Stadium Kyoto（Athletic
Stadium）

×32

×67 (46 urinals, 21 stalls)

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Ky achamrwaka

IC cards cannot be charged.

Ｇ・Ｈ・M・N Entrance

Warming-up Area99

wa St.

Those in the G-N Block will moveto the start line when they havecompleted lining up. As such,cold-weather clothing will becollected at the designated areas
after the starting ceremony.

15

S・A・B Entrance
Men s Changing Area

Ｊ・Ｋ・L Entrance

GeneralInformation
Counter

Water
Station

B

K

Starting Line

12

14

Changing Area

A
S・A・B Entrance

13

×7 (4 urinals, 3 stalls)

Toilets

29

F

Tenjinga

C

Water
Station

719 toilets

×16

Toilets

×28

×35 (29 urinals, 6 stalls)

Toilets1011Wheelchair Runners

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Cold-weather Clothing
Collection Points(Open from 8:46)

8

9

Total

16

12

63

Designated Baggage Drop-off Truck
for Pair-Ekiden Runners

5

Women s 244 toilets
Restrooms×8×78 (29 urinals, 49 stalls)

Kyoto
Civic
SportsHall

Temperature Check Gate

Baggage
Drop-off Area

3
4

Delivery Reception(fee charged)

F

open to the public.

2

86

Toilets

Kyoto Municipal
Gymnasium

Cold-weather Clothing
Collection Points

1

Men s
475 toilets
Restrooms (241 urinals, 234 stalls)(1) Ticket gate route from
Kyoto/Kawaramachi area
(2) Temporary exit route from
Kyoto/Kawaramachi area

88

Toilets(3) Temporary ticket gatefrom Osaka/Umeda area×46 (14 urinals, 32 stalls)

×42

1st Floor

37

Toilets

×14

×23 (9 urinals, 14 stalls)

×33 (7 urinals, 26 stalls)*Closes at 8:30

18

Toilets

H

×12 (8 urinals, 4 stalls)

2nd Floor

×6106

Toilets

×65 (24 urinals, 41 stalls)

×41

Until the Race Starts(1) Temperature Check(from 6:50)

5

Thanks to the cold-weather clothingcollection points, runners can wear
warm clothing up until the race starts!
Please use
this areafor lightchanges,(Nishikyogoku Baseball Field)】 such as
taking oﬀ〇Men s Changing Room
your
Kyoto Municipal Gymnasium outerwear.

〇Changing Area (Unisex）【Wakasa Stadium Kyoto〇Women s Changing Room
*Shoes must be removed【Kyoto Civic Sports Hall 2nd-ﬂoor Gym】

(3) Designated Baggage Drop-off (6:50-8:15)
Make sure you have everything you need to hand, and head tothe baggage drop-off point! Check the bottom right of yournumber card to see your drop-off truck number!
*Items will not be accepted outside of the above time period.
*Checked bags are not available until the end of the race.
*Please understand that due to security reasons, or at therequest of the organizer, bags may be opened and inspectedwithout the runner s permission.

Recommended items to carry〇Around 1,000 yen in cash (in case of emergencies,
or for transportation fees for train, bus, etc.).
〇Cold-weather clothing: Clothing that could be collected
to be reused or recycled (refer to the next page).

(4) Starting Block(8:00-8:44)(5) Starting Ceremony(8:45)

It s time to line up at your starting block.
Check the left of your number card for the letter of your starting block.

Important Information
Starting
Block

DesignatedBaggage Drop-off
Truck Number

Collecting ofCold-weather
Clothing

Please ensure you take atemperature check when
you enter the Runners
Area or the Changing
Area.
*You will not be permitted
to enter the Runners
Area or Changing Area
without having atemperature check.
*Individuals recording atemperature of 37.5°
Cwill not be able to takepart.

(2) Changing Clothing(6:50-8:30)〇8:44 is the closing time for runners from every block to be at the starting line. Please
give yourself extra time to reach your starting block area.
〇If you do not reach the lining-up area before this time you risk being placed at the back of the line.
〇If you miss the start time, you will not be allowed to participate.

○In order to keep warm before the start signal is given, you can wear a sweater, jacket, or other clothing that you don t need
any more while each block is being readied.
○Please hand in your clothing at the collection point, clothing will also be collected after the start of the Wheelchair Race atdesignated collection points, or by staff carrying bags for clothing collection.
○Clothing that is collected will be donated for reuse or recycling, it will not be returned.
○Your number cards (marathon bibs) must be shown to the staﬀ at the AD check gate and at the entrance to your starting block.
○The poncho you received at check-in should be thrown away into garbage bins, not into the clothing collection areas.

Start
8:55

Wheelchair
Race
Start

9:00

MarathonandPair-Ekiden
Start
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Important Points before Starting

Marathon Course: Important Points○ The Kyoto Marathon is managed under the Japan Association of Athletics Federations regulations
2022 as well as the rules specific to the Kyoto Marathon 2023.
○ Proxies for applicants will not be permitted.
○ If there is an emergency during the marathon, emergency measures will be conducted. Compensation
for injuries that occur during the marathon will fall under the purview of the marathon s insurance.

Health Check○ Be sure to read the Physical Condition Management
Check Sheet inside your Number Card Voucher, and if
you do not feel well, do not force yourself to compete in
the race. (If participation criteria in the Physical Condition
Management Check Sheet are not met, you will not be
permitted to take part in the race.)○ During the race, if at any time there are any unusualchanges to your physical condition, please withdraw and
do not try to complete the race.
○ If you have just recovered from COVID-19, inﬂuenza or
another contagious disease, or if you are undergoingtreatment or a close contact of someone who has tested
positive (those under health observation) you will not be
permitted to participate in the race.

Clothing○ Please run in clothing where your number card is visible at all times.
○ To ensure the safety of the 16,000 people running,
costumes are prohibited.
*This is due to the fact costumes may make it difficult toconfirm the safety of runners and prevent swift
emergency treatment.
○ The wearing or display of any advertisements forcompanies, products, trademarks, etc. at the marathon
venue and on the course is not permitted.
○ Weather conditions on the day of the race may vary, andthe changing area on the day of the race might be very
crowded. We ask participants to wear most of the clothes
they plan to wear in the race from their residence or
lodging to the venue, and recommend that they use thechanging rooms primarily to remove cold-weather clothing.

Measures Against the Cold

Check!

While you are racing in harshly cold weather, there ispotential for hypothermia. Each person should take measures
to ensure they are protected against the cold.
〈Clothing〉○ Please use the participation prize Multi-functional
Neckwear as a headband or neckwarmer.
○ Arm warmers, long tights, and other cold-weather clothingcan be very helpful.
○ T-shirts (long-sleeved, etc.) made of cotton might not dry
quickly when you sweat. We recommend wearing a
fast-drying polyester material.
〈Poncho〉○ A transparent poncho can help against the cold, and it is
helpful as your number card (marathon bib) will still bevisible. If you would like to throw either away during therace, please place it in a garbage box along the course.
○ Transparent bags with holes for the head and arms will behanded out as ponchos at runner check-in. (details on p.1)
○ Please use the cold-weather clothing collection area at thestarting area. (details on p.6)
〈Hot Cream〉○ To retain body heat, hot cream can be used on thighs,
back, upper arms, calves, etc.
■ What is hypothermia?
Hypothermia is a condition in which your core body temperature islower than 35 degrees Celsius. Hypothermia is possible while running;
this can happen for a variety of reasons, such as slowing your pace orloss of energy. Please be aware of this and take proper precautions.

Distance Markers○ To set your running pace, four or five Pace Runners(wearing a bib & balloon) will set the pace based on
the following six times.
○ Pace Runners will aim to achieve their indicated timefrom the start to finish line. However, these are
estimated times, and actual times may differ.

○ Distance markers are displayed on the left
side of the course (generally) every kilometer,with signs for the midpoint and to countdown from the last five km.

Indicated 3 hr 30 min / 4 hr / 4 hr 30 min / 5 hr /5 hr 30 min / 6 hrtime
○ Pace Runners will use the same services (toilets, water
stations, etc.) as other runners.

Medical Aid(1) Runners who have registered a personal
best time within the previous four years(starting blocks are ordered by thesetimes)(2) Runners who have registered a predicted
time (starting blocks are ordered by thesetimes, after (1))(3) Runners who have registered neither apersonal best time nor a predicted time

Weather records for last five years on February 19 (weather records from the Japanese Meteorological Agency)
General Weather Conditions

Temperature（℃）

Precipitation Amount（ｍｍ）

Year

Day
（6：00-18：00）

Avg.

High

Low

Total

2018

Cloudy

4.5

9.7

-0.3

0.0

2019

Rainy

8.9

11.2

6.3

13.0

2020

Cloudy, occasional sunny spells

7.1

12.2

4.0

2021

Cloudy, followed by occasional sunny spells

3.9

9.1

2022

Cloudy, followed by occasional showers

4.3

8.9

MaximumWind speed（ｍ/ｓ）

Daylight
（ｈ）

Avg.

Max.

Peak
Gusts

0.0

1.4

3.7

6.1

4.4

2.5

1.0

1.2

3.1

5.9

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

1.5

3.2

6.7

6.1

1.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

1.9

5.1

9.3

3.5

0.1

9.0

2.5

1.0

1.5

3.8

6.6

0.3

1-HourPeriod0.0

10-minPeriodSigns for DistanceMarkerPossible Interruptions○ Should any emergency, such as a fire or accident, occur during
the marathon, it is possible that emergency vehicles may haveto pass through the course.
○ If a situation like this occurs during the marathon, runners may
be asked to stop, please follow all instructions from marathon
staff. Please be aware that your time cannot be corrected toremove the time during which you were stopped.

○ In 13 places along the course there will be special crossing
areas, which will allow runners to continue running with minimal
stopping and at the same time allow pedestrians/cyclists tocross (fenced-in traffic islands: see p.11-12). In these portions of
the course, staff will divert you left or right. Please pay close
attention to all staff members instructions in these areas.

○ There are two medical aid stations at thestarting area, 10 stations along the course,
and three stations at the finish area.
○ There will be a doctor and a nurse at each
medical aid station; if you feel unwell at any time,please go immediately to a medical aid station.
○ If a doctor or marathon official decides it isunsafe for you to continue the marathon for
any reason, please follow their instructions.

救護所
Medical Aid Station○ Medical aid stations are set up to provide
life-support and emergency medical care for injuries
and illnesses that occur during the race. The Kyoto
Marathon is not responsible for any aftercare/follow-up treatment, and it is the responsibility of theindividual to make sure they obtain proper medical
Signs for Medicalcare after the Kyoto Marathon.

○ Please be aware that taping, compressing, and cold spraywill not be provided.

■ Priority order for the starting blocks

km

Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings

Aid Station○ To enable a safe and smooth start, regardless of individual or group entry, or
whether you are registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations,the starting block is ordered based on runners recorded times registered at thetime of application. The last block is made up of runners who did not report an
estimated time.
○ You cannot start from a block ahead of your designation. However, you are free
to start from a block departing after your designated block. The blocks havebeen determined based upon the priority order shown on the right, irrespectiveof group entries. For those wishing to start in the same block, please join theblock of the lattermost runner.

2○ In the event of a J-Alert surrounding Kyoto City, the race may
be temporarily stopped until safety can be confirmed.

○ Medical aid stations will not carry any over-the-counter
medicines (stomach medicines, cold medicine, etc.)

Starting Line

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Pace Runners

If necessary, please makeprovisions for yourself.
○ Every 400 m along thecourse there are staff members (wearing red staff jackets) with
AED devices. If a runner near you suddenly
collapses, please coordinate with otherrunners and staff by checking that the area isclear and in a loud voice call for medical aid
staff or run to get medical aid. Bystanders
help is very important to save someone s life.

Course Width○ Please be aware that the course narrows in places, such as
from the Botanical Gardens (approx. 27 km mark) and along
the riverbank (approx. 29
km mark). If your pacebegins to slow to a walk,please stay alert and look
for signs directing you on
which side to walk.

○ Please be aware that here are other crossing locations where
you might need to slow or stop depending on the conditions.
We appreciate your cooperation.

Time Restrictions: Closing Times○ For transportation, security, andgeneral marathon operational
constraints, closing times will be
enforced for each section of the
marathon (details on p. 11). If you
do not reach the next section before
it closes, you will not be allowed tocontinue the race. After a section
closes, remaining runners must
follow signs displayed by marathon
officials or staff and quickly move tothe sidewalk.

第1関門

救護所

Medical Aid Station

Closing Point

6.1km

閉鎖時刻

10:02
次の関門は

Next Closing Point

9.1km

10:25

○ On any section of the course, if you
have fallen behind considerably or
are considered clearly unable toSigns for closing times
make the next gate or finishing line
before the time limit, you may be
instructed by marathon officials to stop running even if thereis time remaining. If you are instructed to stop running,please make your way to the sidewalk as quickly as
possible.
○ If you get closed out, stop running, or withdraw along theway, please make your way to the finish area at
Miyakomesse by one of the procedures shown below.

① Please go to the nearest closing point to board a bus to
the finish area.

② Get on the marathon tracking bus farthest in the rear.

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Water Station & Food

Toilets○ There are 14 water stations on the course.
○ Water is provided on multiple tables at the water
stations. At each table is a sign indicating its position (forexample, 3/5 indicating that it is the third of fivetables), so please do not rush, and try to take drinks fromtables in the back rather than in the front.
○ Regardless of the weather, prevent dehydration by taking
appropriate amounts of water and sports drinks during
the race.
○ Be sure to throw paper cups and food
garbage in the bin and do not litter on theroad or riverbank.
○ We cannot accept requests for special
drinks.
Drinks○ We cannot be held responsible for food/(Water)drinks provided in any private station
outside of the official food & water stations.
◯ Each water station features a dedicatedwater point for those with their own cups
or bottles.
Drinks*With the exception of the 1st and 12th(Sports drink)water stations.
◯ Tissue paper is also provided to wipe yourhands or mouth.
姫千寿せんべい*Provided at food station tables.
京菓子處 鼓月○ Food station items are individuallyFoodpackaged or provided in a paper cup.
○ Due to the individual packaging, the number to beprovided is limited, so please bring jelly or other food asnecessary.

○ Signs for toilets are posted along thecourse. Please be sure to use toilets inthe designated areas.
○ Please be aware that volunteer staff
will use the same toilets if they areavailable.

List of Food/Drinks Provided
Product nameSourceRunnerCheck-in

Product nameSourceBaked
oats

CalbeeSnacksTakagiWholesalers

Water (still)

Suntory

Ramunecandy

Kasugai Seika

SportsDrinks

OtsukaPharmaceutical

Salt charge
tablets

KabayaPictureSmall Senju
Kyoto
Sembei
Confectionery(matcha flavor)
Kogetsu
Strawberries

Parinko rice
Sanko Seika
crackers
YamaichiBakeryMini
CroissantYamaichiBakeryMini
tomatoes

Kyoto
Yaoichihonkan

After FinishingSoft
Chocolate
Bread

PictureKyoto
Yaoichihonkan

Onigiri riceballs using
Kyoto rice,and green tea

JA Kyoto

CalorieMate(energybar)

OtsukaPharmaceutical

CHA-NO-KA(cookie)

Roman Life
Inc.

トイ レ
Toilet41

×

次のトイレまで Next Toilet

1.0ｋｍ

Signs for toilets

Start

Facility name

No. oftoilets

Nishikyogoku Athletic Park

719

Place

Facility nameDistance

0.8
2
Times Kadonooji-gojo
Kadonooji-dori St.
0.9
3 Northern Greenery Management Office*Shijo-dori St.
1.9
4
Mitsubishi Motors*
Shijo-dori St.
2.1
5 Kyoto Shinkin Bank Document Center Umezu
Shijo-dori St.
3.4
Kyoto City Bus
6
Shijo-dori St.
4.1
Kyoto Saga University of Arts Library Fushihara Embankment 5.2
7
Sanjo-dori St.
8 Municipal Arashiyama Sightseeing Parking
6.1
Office T.N.S
Kiyotakimichi St.
97.2
Hirosawa Pond bus terminal
Ichijo-dori St.
10
8.3
Ichijo Yamagoe-dori St.
Ichijo-dori St.
11
9.1
Suribachi-ike Park
Ichijo-dori St.
12
9.7
Kinukake-no-michi St. 11.1
Ninna-ji Temple Parking
13
Kinukake-no-michi St. 12.4
Ristumeikan University
14
Kamidachiuri-dori St. 13.0
Komatsubara Park
15
Nishioji-dori St.
Waratenjin Shrine
16
13.7
Imamiyamonmae-dori St. 15.5
Zero Corporation Parking
17
Car park in front of Omiya Kotsu Park Funaoka Higashi-dori St. 16.6
18
Kamokaido St.
Tenrikyo Horikawa Church
19
17.7
Kamonishi-dori St. 18.7
Nishigamobashi Eastend south
20
Kamokaido St.
Drugland Hikari Misonobashi Store
21
19.5
Kitayama-dori St. 20.8
Omotesenke Kitayama Kaikan
22
Takaragaike-dori St. 22.0
D Parking Takaragaike Park
23
Kitayama-dori St. 23.1
Taiyakan Kitayama Store
24
Shimogamohon-dori St. 25.5
Rakuhoku High School
25
Kitayama-dori St. 26.5
Okubo Clinic Parking
26
Kitayama-dori St. 27.7
Kyoto Botanical Gardens
27
Kamo-gawa Riverside 29.3
Kitaojibashi bridge Westend north28
Kamo-gawa Riverside 30.1
Izumojibashi bridge Westend south
29
Demachibashi bridge Westend north Kamo-gawa Riverside 31.0
30
Kamo-gawa Riverside 32.1
Kojinbashi bridge Westend south
31
32 Marutamachibashi bridge Westend north Kamo-gawa Riverside 32.3
33 Kyoto Imperial Palace (Teramachi Marutamachi north) Marutamachi-dori St. 32.8
34 Kyoto Imperial Palace Tominokoji-guchi Marutamachi-dori St. 33.0
Plaza in front of the City Hall
Oike-dori St.
35
35.1
Kawabata Higashi Ichijo
Higashi-Ichijo-dori St. 37.1
36Kyoto University North Gate
Imadegawa-dori St. 39.9
37
38 Kyoto University Yoshida Campus Southwest Gate Higashioji-dori St. 40.8
1

Kyoto Koka Women s University

Kadonooji-dori St.

Facility name
Finish*Images are for illustration purposes only,
and may differ from the actual products
on offer.

Miyakomesse, etc.

Total

No. of washhand basins
Temporary Existing○○

No. of Temporary Existing
toilets

18
14
12
14
7
10
10
14
15
12
10
10
15
7
8
3
7
10
7
5
7
7
10
11
12
5
10
4
5
6
4
10
3
10
10
3
4
2
331

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This year, water stations forrunners with their own cups orbottles will provide both waterand sports drinks!

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Truly Kyoto-esquefood stations!

Onigiri rice balls using
Kyoto rice available
This year cothis year too!
mes
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Along the course this year wehave prepared small matchaflavored Senju Sembei
crackers from the Kyoto
Roman Life Inc., CHA-NO-KA
confectionery store Kogetsu,
and at the finish line, we will
have CHA-NO-KA cookies from Kyoto confectionery store
Roman Life Inc. ready for you
Kogetsu, small
to snack on. Both are famous
Senju Sembei
snacks from Kyoto!
(matcha flavor)

After completing the race, all runners
will receive an onigiri rice ball andgreen tea.
These original Kyoto Marathon
onigiri, kindly provided by JA Kyoto,
are made using rice grown in Kyoto.
Onigiri rice ball
Reward yourself, and your body,using Kyoto rice
Courtesy of JA Kyoto
with a delicious rice ball!

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○ Please notify staff immediately if you see any suspicious
items or people.
○ Garbage bins are located every 200 meters on the course.
Please throw garbage and ponchos/gloves that you nolonger need in the trash.
○ Please do not run outside the course on gardens or along
the riverbed in order to protect the plants etc.
○ Depending on the weather, an anti-freezing agent may be
used on the course which may make it slippery, so pleasebe careful.

After your run, relax at one of Kyoto’s public baths.
*Soap and towels can be purchased at each sento. *Please check opening days before visiting.

Public Bath-Houses
in Kyoto

An adult pass at
one of Kyoto’s
sento costs just490 yen per visit.

○13*3. Northern Greenery Management Ofﬁce toilets and 4. Mitsubishi Motors toilets
are separated by a central reservation and cone barriers partitioning the course
north and south so you cannot travel north-south between them.

*This auspicious design aims to bring lotsof luck with its multiple bundled noshi
patterns, which symbolize long life.

*Images are for illustration
purposes only.

a!

Around 15,000 staff and volunteers
are working on the day of the event.

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The design for this year s medal ribbon is based on
yuzen dyed textiles from Kyoto!
(Assistance: Kimura Senshow Inc.)
With an entirely unique design, make sure to pickyours up!
Ribbon design

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Other Important Information

KYOTO

have
purchased them atthetime of e
ntry

Kyoto Marathon encourages runners to use
their own cups to cut down on use of paper cups.
The final table at each water station is especiallyfor runners with their own cups or bottles.
Participate as a DO YOU KYOTO?
runner and play your part inprotecting the environment.

No. ofTemporary Existing
toilets

129 ○
1,179 29

A yuzen -inspired medal ribbon

Original cups come with a
special drawstring bag Only for those who

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About Staff on the Course
Navy Blue: Volunteer
Black: Official Staff
Grey: Operation Staff
Red: Medical Aid Staff
Yellow: Kyoto City Employees
Navy Blue: Sports Officer

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Public Bath-Houses
in Kyoto

Feel free to visit the public baths below, too!
near you(Hours displayed are limited to the day of the marathon)
Kyoto Municipal Sujin No. 2 Public Bath (Hours: 16:00–22:00, 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station)

Marathon Manners

Let s strive to improve our manners to make it an enjoyable event for all involved!

No pushing inat the start line

No littering

Use thedesignatedtoilets

Refrainfrom using
earphones

Consider othersat the foodstations

Show yourthanksPlease start the race
at your designatedstarting block.

Please throw away yourgarbage in the designatedareas. Garbage bins canbe found every 200 m
along the course.

Please be sure to
only use thedesignated toilets.

Runners may be
asked to stop during
emergencies. Please
ensure that you canhear staff instructions.

As a rule, please
only take one itemfrom each station.

Make sure to say
thank you to thevolunteers andsupporters along thecourse!

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Full Course Map
Closing Point Location

Closing Time

(Based on signal gun)Section Pace

Location(Per 1km)

4 Water Stationth

5th Water Station
6th Water Station
7th Water Station

Left
Left
Left
Left

Right

Finish Line

Right
Right
Left

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7th Water Station (20.6km)
Kitayama Ohashi east-

6th Water Station (17.6km)
Misonobashi Westend northSalt charge tablets

Parinko rice crackers, soft chocolate bread
Mini croissants, mini tomatoes

Small Senju Sembei (matcha ﬂavor),
soft chocolate bread

Mini tomatoes, strawberries-

Parinko rice crackers

green tea, sports drinks, Calorie Mate*1

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Shirakawa-dori St.

Eiza
Mai n Electn Line ricTak
iver

14th Water Station (40.8km)
Higashiyama Konoe north

Higashioji-dori St.
Okazakidori St.

Heianjingu
ShrineMiyakomesse

Sanjo
Keihan Sta.

Karasuma
Oike Sta.

Finish Gate
ROHM Theatre Kyoto

FINISH

Kyoto
City Hall（Women s）（Men s）

Higashiyama Sta.

KyotoKarasuma Kawaramachi GionSta.
Sta.
Shijo
Sta.
HankyoKyoto LineUse of remote-controlled unmanned aerial
vehicles, such as drones,
神宮道in locations wherea large number of persons gather, such as
the start and finish areas and along
the course, etc., is prohibited underthe Aviation Law.

Higashioji-dori St.

Wakasa Stadium Kyoto

aR

Nishikyogoku Sta.

aw

Gojo-dori St.

Imadegawa-dori St.

8th Closing Point
41.0km/14:49
Higashi Konoe

Jingumarutamachi
Sta.

Kei
h
Mai ann Li
neShijo Sta.

（Nishikyogoku Athletic Park）

the start line at 9:15

京14

Kawabata-dori St.

Kamo-gawaRiver

RandenArashiyama Lineano-gShijo-dori St.

Gojo-dori St.

Starting Point

Shimogamohondori St.

No personal cup refills

TAKEBISHI Stadium Kyoto

Runners at the back arescheduled to pass

Kawaramachi-dori St.

Gozan Okuribi
Hou

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r
ive

京15

12th Water Station (35.1km)
Kyoto City Hall Plaza

Subway Karasuma Line

Gozan Okuribi
Daimonji

Katsura-gawa River

Kyoto
University

京13

7th Closing Point
34.9km/13:55
Kyoto City Hall north

Karasuma-dori St.

Gozan Okuribi
Funa-gata

京14

Kyoto Prefectural OfficeGinkaku-ji Temple

Higashi-Ichijo-dori St. , 京15

11th Water Station (32.2km)
Kojinbashi bridge Westend South

Horikawa-dori St.

Ryoan-ji
Temple

Kyoto
Imperial Palace

Kadonooji-dori St.

Course width
decreases from
4 lanes to 2.

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Lin
ma
iya

Imamiya-jinja
Shrine京10

京5

11

Waratenjin
Shrine京9

Ninna-ji
TempleGozan Okuribi
Hou
京13

京8

京4

京1

6th Closing Point
32.1km/13:32
Kojinbashi bridge
Westend north (Riverbank)Oike-dori St.

Nishioji-dori St.

Gozan Okuribi
Hidari Daimonji

Hirosawa
Pond

Umenomiya
Taisha Shrine

Kyoto Seika Jnr. High/High School (North)

Kyoto Imperial Palace(Kyoto Gosho)

Sanjo-dori St.
Shijo-dori St.

No personal cup refills

sh
Ara
kyu
Han

京3

1st Water Station (4.5km)
Fushihara-zutsumi

Shimogamo-jinja
Shrine13th Water Station (37.2km)

Imadegawa-dori St.

Nijo-joCastleSubway Tozai Line

京12

京7

Togestu-kyo
Bridge(2km to Starting Area/
30 min. walk)

Tenjingawadori St.

京2

Kamidachiuri-dori St.

Uzumasa Tenjingawa Sta.

Fushihara-zutsumi

京11

Gozan Okuribi
MyoRiverbank unpaved/
Course narrow.
Please be careful!

Hirano-jinja Shrine

Marutamachi-dori St.

Wheelchair Race Finish Line

Hirano-jinja
ShrineGozan Okuribi
Toriigata

京2

Shimogamohon-dori St.

aR

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

Badai-dori St

5th Closing Point
26.8km/12：48
Shimogamo Naka-dori
Kitayama (Return)

Kitaojidori St.

Kitaojibashi
bridge10th Water Station (29.5km)
Kitaojibashi bridge
Westend south

3rd Closing Point
12.5km/10:52
Ritsumeikan University

1st Closing Point
6.1km/10:02
Kiyotakimichi Sanjo(Arashiyama)

Sanjo-dori St.

Tenryu-ji
TempleEntryway to riverbank.
Please be careful!

Kitaoji-dori St.

Senbon-dori St.

Kiyotakimichi St.

京6

Daitoku-ji
Temple京4

京3

Coursenarrows inside
the Botanical
Gardens. Be
careful!

Imamiyamonmae-dori St.

Waratenjin
Shrine京8

京6

Ninna-ji
Temple京9

Course becomes narrowat the turning point.
Please be careful!

京12

9th Water Station (26.5km)
Shimogamo Hon-dori Kitayama West

Pair-ekiden Relay Point

京7

rd

Hirosawa Pond

Arashiyama Koka Road

Kitayama-dori St.

KitayamaKyoto Botanical Gardens
dori St.
(Free Entrance on the day)Nishioji-dori St.

京5
3 Water Station (10.6km)
Fukuoji Crossing east

京11

aw

4th Water Station (12.5km)
Ritsumeikan University

Ichijo-dori St.

京1

5th Water Station (15.3km)
Murasakino High School

8th Water Station (23.1km)
Matsuyadenki Kitayama Store

Kitayama
Fureai Center

Kyoto
Concert
Hall

o-g
Kam

Kinukake-no-michi St.

Ryoan-ji Temple

View Points on the
Kyoto Marathon RouteImamiya-jinja
Shrine-CHA-NO-KA, onigiri rice balls using Kyoto rice,

Pedestrian, Bicycle
Crossing（RUNPASS）

2nd Water Station (7.9km)
Hirosawa Pond (West)

Sharp curve/
Course narrow.
Please be careful!

Funaoka Higashi-dori St.

Toiletsalong
r the arrows
Look out foique tosee views un
the course toarathon.
the Kyoto M

Halfway Point

Mini croissants, ramune candy

Kinkaku-ji
Temple2nd Closing Point
9.1km/10:25
Ichijo Yamagoe

京10Salt charge tablets, assorted confectionary○Water station for runners with their own cups and bottles.
(Excluding the 1st and 12th water stations)*1 In some cases, actual products provided may differ.

Water
StationKamigamo-jinja
ShrineMisonobashi-dori St.

St.

32.2km12th Water Station 35.1km
13th Water Station 37.2km
14th Water Station 40.8km
11 Water Station-oPlease be carefulof cat s eyeson the road

-

Right

th

Food
Station

○

Left

-

id
ka

Course (Riverbank)

Right

Left

Nishigamobashi bridge.

8th Water Station

Right

-

ike-dori St
Takaraga

29.5km

3rd Water Station

MedicalAid Station

Course

○
○
○
○
○
○

mo

10th Water Station

1st Water Station
2nd Water Station(anticipated)

Left

○
○
○
○
○
○
○
○
○

-

4th Closing Point
18.4km/11:40
Nishigamobashi bridge
Westend Crossing

Food

Ka

9th Water Station

Start*The section pace for the first interval is calculated with a 15 minute period
at the start to allow for all runners to pass the starting line.

SportsDrink

Distance Position

0.0km
4.5km
7.9km
10.6km
12.5km15.3km
17.6km20.6km23.1km26.5km

Nishikyogoku Athletic Park̶̶
0km
7min. 42
1st Closing Point 6.1km
Kiyotakido-Sanjo (Arashiyama)
10：02 〈1hr. 02min.〉7min. 40nd
2 Closing Point 9.1km
Ichijo Yamagoe
10：25 〈1hr. 25min.〉7min. 56
3rd Closing Point 12.5km
Ritsumeikan University
10：52 〈1hr. 52min.〉8min. 08th
4 Closing Point 18.4km
Nishigamobashi Westend Crossing
11：40 〈2hr. 40min.〉8min. 10
5th Closing Point 26.8km Shimogamo Naka-dori Kitayama (Return) 12：48 〈3hr. 48min.〉8min. 11th
6 Closing Point 32.1km Kojinbashi bridge Westend north (Riverbank) 13：32 〈4hr. 32min.〉8min. 13
Kyoto City Hall north (Outward)
7th Closing Point 34.9km
13：55 〈4hr. 55min.〉8min. 51th
8 Closing Point 41.0km
Higashiyama Konoe
14：49 〈5hr. 49min.〉9min. 12FinishHeian-jingu Shrine
15:00 〈6hr. 00min.〉42.195km
Start

Water

Time-Restricted
Distance
Closing Point

Please follow staff instructions and stop running to let emergency
vehicles past. Please only use designated toilets.
150

Elevation Map

m100

Shichijo-dori St.

Kyoto Tower

JRKyoto Sta.

50
0

5

Arashiyama

10

Ninna-ji
Temple15

Imamiya-jinja
Shrine

20

25

30

35

40

km

Kyoto Imperial
Entrance of
Entrance of Kyoto
PalaceBotanical Gardens riverbank portion

12

Finish Area
Check!

Runners Area
(Runners only)
Kyoto Festival of theAges building Toni Toni

Reisen-bashi
BridgeMarathon andPair-Ekiden Course

Heian-jingu
ShrineExit 3(ROHM Theatre Kyoto)⑧Women/Return of Baggage

Finish Point
Westside
Area

Restroom
OkazakiPark
baseballground①

MedicalAid Station

Exit 2(Nijo-bashi bridge)

Nijo-dori St.

④

Miyakomesse

Kyoto
Prefectural
Library⑩ 3F Award Ceremony, etc., on February 19⑧Men/Returnof Baggage⑥
Exit 1(In front of torii gate)
The National Museumof Modern Art,
Kyoto

Lake Biwa Canal

Keiryu-bashi
BridgeSanjo Keihan
Sta.

Kyoto City
KYOCERAMuseum of Art

Jingu-michi St.

Inquiries about Baggage⑤

Sanjo Sta.

Hiromichi-bashi Bridge
Niomon-dori St.

Procedures after Finishing Stopping suddenly will result in a decrease in body temperature, so continue to move quickly.

①

Finish Line⑦

Calorie Mate (energy bar),*2 onigiri riceball, green tea, CHA-NO-KA (cookie)②

Hand sanitizing and face masks given out⑧

Return of Baggage*３③

Finish Towel⑨

Changeof clothes④

Timing Chip Return⑩⑤

Completion Medal*1(

Women: ROHM Theatre Kyoto

The award ceremony is planned for
1 pm onward on 3F of Miyakomesse

Kyoto Marathon 2023, staff in charge of chip return
152-8533 (no address other than postal code required)*Please use the return envelope included with your number card.

*1 You can apply to have your running time engraved on your medal (fee required) on the 3F of Miyakomesse on Feb. 17th (Fri.), 18th (Sat.) or 19th (Sun.).
*2 In some cases, actual products provided may differ. *3 Please pick up your baggage before 15:30.

13)

Chips will be collected at the end of the race. Please understand that
we charge a 2,000 yen fee if you have lost or are unable to return the chip.
If you have forgotten to return it, please send it back by March 10 to the address below.
︼
Address

Drinks (Sports drink)

FinishMen: Miyakomesse︻⑥

Regardingthe Return ofTiming Chips

Check!

Miyakomesse

Kyoto City
SubwayExit 2

Exit 1

Higashiyama
Sta.

Okazaki Park
baseball groundNijo-dori St.
FinishPoint
EastsideArea

SubwayTozai Line

Exit

Exit

To Kyoto Station

To Kyoto Station

2

Kyoto City
KYOCERA Museumof ArtNiomon-dori St.

Higashiojidori St.

⑧ 1F Men/Return of Baggage⑨ 3F Men s Changing Room 1
1F Men s Changing Room 2
B1F Men s Changing Room 3

Finish Point
Eastside
Area

Boarding
point ofshuttle bus

FinishPoint
Westside
Area

Jingu-michi St.

③

Heian-jingu
ShrineFinishFurukawachodori St.

Shuttle bus
passenger exit

Waiting Area
for Shuttle Bus

Ticket Officefor Shuttle Bus

Sosuihama-dori St.

②

PoliceBox

ROHM
TheatreKyoto

Exit 2(Nijo-bashi bridge)

Keihan Railway⑧Men/Return of Baggage

Shuttle bus service isavailable from 12:30 to
16:30 to Karasuma
Oike Sta. (100 yen)Finish Point( Westside
Area )⑦

Inquiries
about Baggage

Boarding Point
for Shuttle Bus

Supporter's Route

Okazaki-dori St.

Nijo-bashi
BridgeExit 3(West side waiting area)

Kyoto Municipal
Museum of Art Annex
Reisen-dori St.

GeneralSupporter's Route
Information
Finish Point( Eastside
CenterArea )

Pair-Ekiden/
Return of Baggage

We encourage runners to decide on a route home prior to
the day of the marathon.

Access to Kyoto Station

Okazaki-dori St.

⑨1/2F Women's
Changing Room

Women s Route(after finishing)
Exit Direction

Kyoto Municipal
Museum of Art
Annex

ROHM Theatre Kyoto

Jingumarutamachi
Sta.

Men s Route(after finishing)

Reisen-dori St.

Meeting Spectators and Going Home1

3

320 yen

260 yenApprox.
11 minutes
walk

Seat Guaranteed
Approx.
15 minutesby Shuttle Bus

SubwayHigashiyama
Station

100 yen*Advance reservations
are not required.

Approx.
5 minutes
by Subway
Tozai Line

Exit 1(In front of torii gate)

SubwayKarasuma Oike Station
Sanjo-dori St.

Congestion
Expected

260 yenApprox.
5 minutes

220 yen by Subway

Karasuma Line

Kyoto Station

There is no carpark. We do not allow you to be picked up/dropped
off at the finish area in a car or bus under any circumstance.

Records/Awards
Web Completion Certificate

Ouen Navi○ You can download the early version of your web
completion certiﬁcate from the event website from theday of the event. In addition to ofﬁcial records (grosstimes), certiﬁcates will also include times from crossing
the start line (net times) and split times per 5 km forreference.
○ Web completion certiﬁcates for ofﬁcial records areplanned to be available on the event website fromearly March.
*Those who are registered will receive a record
certificate, and those who did not finish within the time
limit or failed to finish (who passed at least the 5 kmmark) will be issued effort awards.

Ouen Navi is a digital application that uses
race data to predict and display runners
positions on a map. It s perfect for friends andfamilies who want to find out easily where their runner is,and to cheer them on!

Marathon Challenge Cup
The Marathon Challenge Cup (MCC) is a project that aims
to support all kinds of runners, from first-time marathon
participants to top-flight runners looking to
improve their competition record.

Official Records
The total time is from the starting gun until the finish(gross time).
14

Kyoto Marathon 2023
Physical Condition Management
Check Sheet(inside Number Card Voucher)

Ensure you check the Physical Condition Management
Check Sheet inside your Number Card Voucher, and pleaseﬁll in the required sections. Please be aware that if you
answer Yes to any of the questions, you will not be
permitted to take part.
If you answer Yes to any part of the Physical Condition
Management Check Sheet, you will not be permitted to takepart.
While these do not constitute conditions on participation,please circle the number of any that apply as it may bereferred to if medical care, etc., is required.
(for 4, please circle the number or write the name of theillness)

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Federations guidance for holding road race events, and other guidance.

To ensure the safety and peace of mind of everyone taking part, please make yourself familiar with the measures wewill be taking to prevent the spread of disease, before considering whether to apply and participate. Please be awarethat those who do not comply may be forbidden from taking part.
Mask wearing
where possible

TemperaturechecksHand
sanitizing

Thoroughhealthmanagement

Socialdistancing● In the following cases, participation will not be permitted. Entry fees cannot be refunded. Positive with COVID-19 or
suspected to be; unwell; unwilling to comply with COVID-19 countermeasures, etc.
● If the event is cancelled due to the pandemic after entry fees have been paid, we will determine whether or not to refund
entry fees and other fees and how much to refund, after considering expenses that have been incurred up to the point at
which the decision to cancel was made. In principle, there are no plans to grant entry to the next or future events if thisyear s event is cancelled.
● For the latest information and more details on COVID-19 countermeasures or the policy on entry fee refunds, please see
the event website (information will be updated as needed).

To everyone participating in the Kyoto Marathon

Please refrain from using your car on the day of
the race. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Please expect traffic congestion and parking restrictions. Participants andsupporters are asked to use public transportation on the day of the race.
We thank you for your cooperation.
February 19 (Sun.), 2023
We ask for your cooperation in refraining from using your car.