MINATO
City Half
Marathon 2021
A JAAF certified (pending) course

Tuesday(Holiday)Half Marathon 8:30 am start【Wave start at different start times】
Fun run 8:50 am start
Organizers: Minato City Marathon Secretariat, Tokyo Athletics Association
Managing Organization: Minato Ward Athletics Association

Measures in response to COVID-19
The Minato City Half Marathon 2021 will be held on
23rd November 2021 and adopt thorough measuresagainst COVID-19.
Our priority when hosting this event is to strive toprevent infection and to secure the safety and peace ofmind of participants and the citizens of Minato City.
If cancelling the event becomes unavoidable due to thesituation regarding the spread of COVID-19,
vouchers such as Quo Cards equivalent in value to theparticipation fees will be sent to registered participants.
Minato City Marathon Secretariat

Application period ① Minato City residents and general registration: July 5th (Mon.) ~ 15th (Thur.)② Charity registration: July 5th (Mon.) ~ August 18th (Wed.)

Competition HP

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Name

Minato City Half Marathon 2021

Date

Tuesday (Public Holiday) 23rd November 2021 *Rain or shine

Organizers

Minato City Marathon Secretariat, Tokyo Athletics Association

Managing
Organization
Supporting
Organization
Event
Collaborators
Competition
Rules

Minato Ward Athletics Association
Sports Nippon Newspapers
Dai-honzan Zojoji, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Prince Hotel, Shibatoshogu
The event will be conducted in accordance with the 2021 JAAF rules and regulations and the Event Regulations.

Start Venue

The vicinity of Minato City Shiba Park

Finish Venue

Half marathon: Tokyo Tower / Fun Run: Tokyo Metropolitan Shiba Park (north side of Minato City Library)

Race
Categories,
Maximum
Number ofParticipants,
Qualification
Requirements,
Participation
Fees, etc.

Divisions

Fun Run(approx. 800m)

Half marathon (21.0975 km)

Race Category(JAAF certified (pending) course)

JAAF
registeredathletes Under 30

General Division
30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

―
500 Minato city residents

Max. no. ofparticipants(General: 2,800(*1), Disabled registration: 100 (*2), Charity Registration: 100)

(General: 450, Disabled
registration: 50)

Start method

Runners are assigned to 4 corrals and start at different times (wave start)

Simultaneous startTime limit

2 hours 30 minutes after the start of the last corral

30 minutes

Start time

8:30 am

8:50 amParticipationfee

10,000 yen (Charity registration: 40,000 yen (*3))

500 yen

Qualification
requirement

Award
presentation

Records
Participation
prize

3,000

No age limit
Persons who are 18 years or older and can finish within the time limit on the(Regular (nonday of the event
racing) wheelchairs(Participation in wheelchairs is not allowed)
are allowed)
JAAF-registeredGeneral Division
Division
Men and Women by age division: No awards presented
Men and Women:
Men and Women:
1st – 8th place
1st – 8th place
1st – 8th place(*5) Net time(*4) Gross time(*4) Gross time
Runners who complete the race within the time limit can download an
Not timed
official a certificate containing split times for each 5km.
T-shirtMemorial item
(Those who complete the race also receive a finishers’ towel)(*1) Priority given to Minato city residents.
(*2) A disabled persons’ quota is set for persons with a Physically Disabled Person's Handbook, etc. Participation in the half
marathon in a wheelchair is not allowed.
(*3) Consisting of the 10,000 yen participation fee plus a 30,000 yen donation. Funds collected in the charity will be donatedto the Minato Council of Social Welfare.
(*4) Gross time refers to the time from the starter’s pistol until the runner crosses the finish line.
(*5) Net time refers to the time from when the runner crosses the starting line until the runner crosses the finish line.
・Pre-school participants in the fun run must be accompanied by an adult guardian.
・The assignment to corrals in the half marathon will be based on the order of the time self-reported by applicants (excluding
JAAF-registered athletes).
・ Applications submitted using RUNNET will be subject to a 550 yen/person handling fee in addition to the participation fee(5.5% of the total fees in the case of the Fellow Entry System). Charity registration runners shall pay the 550 yen handlingfee for the 10,000 yen participation fee, but the handling fee for the 30,000 yen donation will be waived. The above
handling fee will be waived for fun run participants and borne by the Marathon Secretariat.
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Course(1) The half marathon is planned to start near Minato City Shiba Park, pass through major roads such as Hibiya-dori, National Route 15 (Daiichi-keihin),
Sakurada-dori and Sotobori-dori, and finish at Tokyo Tower.
(2) The fun run is planned to start near Minato City Shiba Park, pass north along Hibiya-dori, turn left at the Minato City Shiba Koen 3-chome intersection,and finish inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Shiba Park (on the north side of the Minato City Library).

Checkpoints
and Water
SupplyStations
Application
Procedures(1) Checkpoints
Five checkpoints along the course are planned.
(2) Water supply stations
A total of eight water supply stations are planned, two before the start and six along the course.

(1) Minato City residents and general registrations(2) Charity Entry

Half marathon

Fun RunHalf marathon

Application Period
9:00am, Mon. 5th July ~ 5:00pm, Thur. 15th July 2021
* Applications using the application form at
the counter will be accepted from 9:00 am to
5:00pm on weekdays.

Minato City residents only
Application Period
9:00am, Mon. 5th July ~5:00pm, Thur. 15th July
2021

Application Period
9:00am, Mon. 5th July ~ 5:00pm, Wed. 18th August2021* Applications using the application form at thecounter will be accepted from 9:00 am to 5:00pm
on weekdays.

Internet (RUNNET)

Application Form

Please access the following
website from a PC or
smartphone and apply
according to the instructions
on the event’s entry page.

If you have difficulty applying
on the internet, please receive
the designated application
form at the counter of the“Kiss Port Foundation
Secretariat” or the “Olympic /Paralympic Promotion
Section, Planning
Department, Minato City” andapply accordingly.

Internet (RUNNET)
Please access the following
website from a PC or
smartphone and apply
according to the instructions
on the event’s entry page.

*First-time users of RUNNET are
required to complete the RUNNET
membership registration (free ofcharge) before applying.

Event website
http://minato-half.jp

Lottery

Internet (RUNNET)
Tues. 3rd August
Lottery result
announcement(by email and on the“RUNNNET My Page”)

Select payment method on RUNNETMy Page (credit card or convenience
store payment) and make payment

Event website
http://minato-half.jp

First-come, First -served Basis

Application Form
Tues. 3rd August
Lottery result
announcement(by post)

Pay the participation fee atthe counter in cash or by post
office payment slip
* Post office payment slips will be sent toapplicants who are successful in the lottery.

Deadline for payment is Wednesday 18th AugustParticipation is confirmed after payment is received.

Application
Counters for
the Application Form

*First-time users of RUNNET are
required to complete the RUNNET
membership registration (free ofcharge) before applying.

Application FormI f y o u h a v e di f f i c ul t yapplying on the internet,
please receive thedesignated application form
at the counter of the “KissPort Foundation Secretariat”
or the “Olympic / Paralympic
Promotion Section, Planning
Department, Minato City”
and apply accordingly.

When applying via
Internet (RUNNET)
Pay the participation
fee using the payment
selected on the entry page(credit card or convenience
store payment) before thedeadline* Please note that theapplication will be invalid if
receipt of payment cannot
be confirmed before thedeadline.

When applying
using theapplication form
Pay theparticipation fee atthe counter(in cash)Participation is confirmed after payment isreceived.

● Kiss Port Foundation Secretariat (Marathon Section): Akasaka Community Plaza 2F, 4-18-13 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo● Olympic / Paralympic Promotion Section, Planning Department, Minato City: 4th Floor (Counter No.
405), 1-5-25 Shiba-koen, Minato-ku, Tokyo* If payment of the prescribed registration fee from applicants selected in the lottery is not confirmed within the payment period, theapplicant will be deemed to have declined to participate.
* Duplicate entries will be declined.

Delivery of
Number Cards,
etc.

Number cards and the chip for time measurement will be sent to participants in early November.
Number cards will not be issued or received at the event venue, so please arrive at the designatedlocation by the designated time wearing the number cards. Details will be announced in theparticipation guide sent prior to the event.

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Race
Regulations

1. The event will be conducted in accordance with relevant laws and ordinances and the various regulations.
2. The organizers will not be liable for any of the following:(1) Injuries, illness or other accidents(2) Theft, loss and/or damage to personal property(3) Delay in arriving or inability to participate due to public transportation accidents, delays, etc.
3. In order to safely conduct the event, the organizers will impose restrictions at the event and along the course, etc.
4. Participants shall follow the instructions of the organizers, officers and staff regarding the event. Failure to obey instructions may result in
disqualification.
5. Participants may be disqualified if the organizers consider their clothes to be an impediment to the operation of the event, such as being indecent
or posing a danger or obstruction to other runners.
6. Drinking or receiving alcoholic beverages before the start or while running is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Participants determined
to be under the influence of alcohol will be disqualified.
7. Participants shall comply with public manners and the event rules.
8. Participants shall bring their health insurance card (or a photocopy) to the event.
9. Unmanned aerial vehicles such as multirotors, drones and radio control helicopters shall not be flown over the venue on the day of the event,regardless of the purpose including aerial photography.
10. The organizers will purchase a sports accident insurance policy for the event.
11. The chief judge or doctor may stop a participant from continuing if they determine the participant is unable to continue the race due to illness,injury, etc. In such a case, the participant shall follow the chief judge or doctor’s instructions.
12. Participants who become unable to continue the race without assistance from medical staff (i.e., the use of a I.V. drip or wheelchair) will bedeemed to have retired from the race and disqualified. The on-site doctor and medical staff will make the final determination regarding aparticipant’s ability to continue the race, and their instructions shall be followed. Further, the doctor or medical staff may confirm with therunner whether they intend to retire (be disqualified) before commencing medical treatment.
13. Participants shall not come to the event by motor vehicle or motorcycle, including being dropped off by another driver (there is no parking at thevenue).
14. Participants may have an escort runner, depending on the degree of their disability. The escort runner’s participation will be free of charge, but
the time of the escort runner will not be recorded (except where the escort runner has entered the event).
15. Participants shall be responsible for managing their valuables and luggage in order to prevent theft.
16. The organizers shall own the rights to publish information and images including videos, photographs, articles, records, location information andthe name, age and address (prefecture and municipality) of participants on television, newspapers, magazines, the internet, etc.
17. The organizers will comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related laws and regulations, and handle personal
information as follows, based on the organizers’ personal information protection policy:(1) Personal information handled:
Name, sex, date of birth, age, address, telephone number, mobile telephone number, email address, nationality, emergency
contact’s name, address and relationship to the participant, records, affiliation, location information, clinical information,
information recorded in a physical disability certificate, etc.
(2) Purposes of use:
Information may be used for the purpose of improving services to and the safety of participants,
sending participation guides, notification of records and related information, the provision of informationfrom organizations supporting, cooperating or otherwise related to the event, announcing records (onthe event homepage, rankings, etc.), publication of charity donor names, insurance, medical treatment, etc.
(3) Provision to third parties:
Personal information will be provided to third parties in the following circumstances:- When provision to related businesses and contractors within the extent related to operating the event is necessary;- When the Minato Council of Social Welfare requests donor information for the purpose of donating charity donations;- When provision is requested by an insurance company for the purpose of applying for insurance;- When information related to medical examinations is used for academic purposes;- When information related to records is to be published on television, newspapers, magazines, the internet, etc.

Application
Terms* Please read and agree to the following terms before applying for registration.
1. Change of race category, cancellation, transfer of rights or change of name due to the participant’s personal reasons will not be allowed afterparticipation has been confirmed.
2. In principle, there will be no refunds of participation fees (including charity donations) after they have been paid, including in circumstances where
the event is downsized or cancelled due to earthquake, flood, snow, incident, accident, epidemic, etc. However, if the event is cancelled due to anincrease in the spread of COVID-19, vouchers such as QUO Cards that are equivalent in value to the event participation fees (including fun run fees)
will be sent to participants. Note that donations will not be refunded.
3. Participants shall be aware of their health, including heart disease and other illnesses, such as by having a physical examination by a doctor inadvance, and train sufficiently before participating in the event. Entrants shall participate in the event at their own risk in regards to injury, illness,
accident, etc.
4. Participants may be stopped during the event to allow emergency vehicles to pass. Further, the organizers may discontinue the event if they
determine there is a hinderance to its continuance. Participants shall follow the organizers’ instructions in regard to safety management andoperation of the event.
5. If a participant suffers illness or injury during the event, the participant shall receive first aid from the organizers.
6. Participants will be compensated for any accidents or injuries arising during the event to the extent of the coverage of the insurance policy
purchased by the organizers. The organizers will provide first aid to a participant’s injury or illness, but will not have any liability for such, andparticipants shall not make any claims for compensation against the organizers.
7. When registering for the event, participants shall obtain permission to participate in the event from their parents, family or guardians if theparticipant is a minor, or from their teammates if registering as the representative of a team.
8. Fraudulent applications regarding age, sex, records, etc., or participation by a person other than the registrant (i.e., participating on behalf ofanother person) will not be allowed. If such dishonesty is discovered, the organizers’ decision shall be followed regarding the revocation ofparticipation and awards, and disqualification from future participation. Further, the organizers shall not have any liability for providing first aid or
refunds to fraudulent applicants or alternate runners.
9. Registrants may be unable to apply due to the device, operating system or internet browser they use. The organizers shall not be liable for any
delayed applications caused by internet service failures, etc.
10. If notification regarding the results of the entry lottery is not received due to a problem with the email address used for registration, thenotification will not be resent. The organizers will not be liable for the non-payment of participation fees due to the notification email not being
received or being overlooked.
11. The videos, photographs, articles and records of the event (including the personal information of participants such as their name, age, sex, record
and image) may be reported, published or used in newspapers, television, magazines, the internet, brochures, etc. The organizers will hold therights to publish and use such information.
12. The handling of participants’ personal information shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Event Regulations.
13. Participants shall comply with the above Application Terms as well as the organizers’ separately defined Special Application Terms and Event
Regulations (in case of discrepancy, the Event Regulations shall prevail).

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Note forpeople withdisabilities【Half Marathon】
・People with disabilities (who are 18 years of age or older and can finish within the time limit on the day ofthe event) who would have trouble running alone are allowed to have an escort runner (guide dogs are
not allowed as escorts). The escort runner’s participation fee is free, but the escort runner’s time will not berecorded unless the escort runner also registers as a participant.
Those who use wheelchairs are not allowed to participate.
【Fun Run】
・People who would have trouble running alone are allowed to have an escort runner (guide dogs are notallowed as escorts).
・Participation using regular wheelchairs and baby strollers is also allowed, however, racing wheelchairs are not allowed.

SpecialApplication
Terms
Concerning
COVID-19

1. In addition to competition purposes related to running the event, the organizers may provide personal
information to third parties such as health centers and medical institutions who require the information forthe purpose of COVID-19 prevention measures.
2. In order to ensure the safety of the other participants, those participants who do not obey the instructions
given by the organizers regarding COVID-19 measures may have their entry canceled, be stopped mid-race,
and asked to wait at the venue or to leave the venue.
3. The organizers will retain personal information related to health management and infection prevention
received from participants, such as the infection prevention checklist, for one month after the event.
4. If infected with COVID-19 within 2 weeks after the event, please contact the organizer immediately and at thesame time report the existence of any close contacts.
5. If participants or event staff are found to be infected after the event, you may be asked to cooperate withinterviews by a health center.
6. Please refrain from participating if any of the following apply:(1) You have a fever of 37.5℃ or more
(2) You are severely fatigued or have difficulty breathing(3) You have symptoms such as a cough, phlegm, or a sore throat(4) You feel an abnormality in your sense of taste or smell(5) A family member, cohabitant, or close acquaintance is suspected of being infected(6) If you have an underlying illness and are concerned about your physical condition(7) If within the previous 14 days you have traveled to a country or region the government has declared as
being subject to entry restrictions or requiring a quarantine period after entry, or you have been in close
contact with a resident of such an area.
7. Participant's place of residence
Please refrain from participating if the national government has declared a state of emergency over your placeof residence within the 14 days prior to the event.
8. Participants and their families and cohabitants(1) Please refrain from participating if you or a family member or cohabitant have visited a hospital with afever or cold symptoms within the two weeks prior to the event.
(2) Please refrain from participating if you or a family member or cohabitant have visited an area or country
where COVID-19 is spreading within the two weeks prior to the event.
9. Please wear a mask before the start and after the finish of the event. Also, please wash your hands anddisinfect your hands with alcohol etc. frequently while at the venue.
10. Please maintain an appropriate distance from other participants and organizing staff (except when guiding
or assisting persons with disabilities).
11. Spectating at the venue and along the course and roadside is allowed, but please refrain from talking or
cheering in a loud voice.
12. Please follow the other measures decided by
the organizers to prevent infection and theorganizers’ instructions on the day of the event.
13. The organizers will not be liable if a participant is
infected with COVID-19.

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A true“City Marathon”!

MINATO City Half Marathon 2021 Course Map

point

1

Nishi-shimbashi 1 11km

The course allows you to run
through the middle of the urban
metropolis and finish at Tokyo
Tower, the symbol of Tokyo!

Nishi-shimbashi

Toranomon 3
4

4km

9km

Shimbashi 4

21km
Tokyo
Tower
F

6km
Shin-ichinobashi

10km

20km

Onarimon

3km

18km

Zojoji-mae Daimon
3

8km

Akabanebashi

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17km

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1km
TamachiSta.
Fudanotsuji 16km

ZojojiFirst Aid station

6

Water supply station
Checkpoint

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3

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F Finish line

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Minato City is a city of history
and culture. After the race,
tour the many world-famous
attractions in Minato City andenjoy the popular restaurants
and shopping spots.

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Shiba 5-chome

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The course features several U-turnpoints, so you can enjoy crossing
paths with your friends and also
see the top runners up close.

Enjoy various
world-famoussights!

15km

ﬁnish

2km

Hamamatsucho
Sta.

5

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1

13km

Fun Run Course Map

point

Hama-Rikyu
Gardensh

Fun Run area

Zojoji

7km

The fun ofa round-trip
course!

12km

5km

Yamanote Line

Kamiyacho

IikuraShimbashi
Sta.

19km

Takanawa Gateway Sta.

* JAAF Approved Course* The planned course is subject to change.

1

Shiba Park (start) ~ Fudanotsuji

2

Fudanotsuji ~ Shin-ichinobashi

3Shin-ichinobashi ~ Toranomon 3-chome

4

Toranomon 3-chome ~ Daimon

5

Daimon ~ Fudanotsuji

6

Fudanotsuji ~ Tokyo Tower (ﬁnish)

Please wear the runner’s mask, training or previewing the course.

Elevation Proﬁle

30m
20m
10m
0m

5km

10km

Access to the Starting Area
JR Line / Tokyo Monorail ▶ 10-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station North Exit
Toei Subway Mita Line ▶ 3-minute walk from Onarimon Station Exit A1		
3-minute walk from Shibakoen Station Exit A4
Toei Subway Asakusa Line / Oedo Line ▶ 5-minute walk from Daimon Station Exit A6
Toei Subway Oedo Line ▶ 7-minute walk from Akabane-bashi Station Akabane-bashiguchi* There are no car or bicycle parking spaces for participants.

15km

20km

Inquiries
Minato City Marathon Secretariat
Akasaka Community Plaza 2F, 4-18-13 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Minato Sports, Community, Culture and Health Foundation (Kiss Port
Foundation), Marathon Division
Tel: (03) 5770-1400 Fax: (03) 5770-6884 (8:30 am to 5:15 pm Mon. to Fri.)
Created on 31st May 2021

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