2024 Hakodate Marathon
The event information
Date and time

ScheduleSunday, June 30
Half Marathon starts at 9:00 a.m.
Full Marathon starts at 9:10 a.m.
1) Saturday, June 29
Participation memento pick-up: 1:00 p.m.–8:00p.m.
(In front of the main entrance to Athletic Stadium)2) Sunday, June 30
Baggage check-in: 6:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Runners line up: from 8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m.
Opening ceremony: from 8:45 a.m.
Race start: 9:00 a.m. (half marathon) 9:10 a.m. (full marathon)
Participation memento pick-up: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
(In front of the main entrance of Athletic Stadium)Award ceremony: from 10:40 a.m. (half marathon1-3)
from 12:30 p.m. (full marathon1-3)
Race finish: 3:00 p.m.

Events/DistanceHalf marathon (21.0975 km)
Marathon (42.195 km)

Course

The course starts and finishes at Chiyogadai Park Athletic Stadium and is certified
by Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), World Athletics (WA)Race rules

Based on the 2024 JAAF regulations and the regulations of this race.

Eligibility

Participants must be males or females aged over 18, as of June 30, 2024.
They must generally be able to run a half marathon within 3 hours or a full marathon
less than 5 hours and 50 minutes and pass through the designated checkpoints
within the allotted time.

Race procedure

1) Starting order①

The half marathon starts at 9:00 a.m. and the full marathon starts at 9:10 a.m.

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For both races, the first row consists of invited athletes and runners registeredwith industrial or student associations. Behind them are JAAF registered andGeneral Runners. Runners have a letter attached to their number cards, basedon their race predicted times. The letters (A→B→C→D→E→F→G) correspond toblocks (marked with placards).

※If you do not indicate your estimated time on entry form, you will be lined up
in G block.

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Please note that the runners who are late for the starting line-up have to startfrom block G for the half marathon starts at 9:00 a.m. and the full marathon
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2) Checkpoints①

Checkpoints will be closed at the following times. Runners arriving after thesetimes are not allowed to continue the race.
1st: 5km (Half, Full) 9:54 a.m.
2nd: 8.3km (Half, Full) 10:19 a.m.
3rd: 13.7km (Full) 11:00 a.m.
4th: 10km (Half), 19.3km (Full) 11:40 a.m.
5th: 15km (Half), 24.3km (Full) 12:24 p.m.
6th: 19.1km (Half), 29.4km (Full) 1:08 p.m.
7th: 33.5km (Full) 1:44 p.m.
8th: 37.3km (Full) 2:17 p.m.
9th: 39.9km (Full) 2:40 p.m.
Finish: 21.0975km (Half), 42.195km (Full) 3:00 p.m.

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Race officials may instruct any runners behind “DNF Notifiers” to finish the race
at locations other than checkpoints (DNF Notifiers are running at a pace thatwill reach the checkpoint by the designated time). After the last restricted
runner crosses the starting line, the start of both events will be prohibited.

3) Other procedures① Full marathon runners should keep to the left and half marathon runners
should keep to the right on the course to alleviate congestion at the junction.
② Distance indicators are set every 1km.
③ Lap times are measured every 5km.
※ Runner’s certificate indicates the gross finish time (gun timing) and lap time.
Net finish time (chip timing) is also indicated as an unofficial record.
④ JAAF registered athletes who satisfy the record below, will have their shoes
measured after the finish line. Athletes violate the rules of the JAAF will bedisqualified from the race.
Men:
2 hours 21 minutes for the full race
1 hour 04 minutes for the half race.
Women: 2 hours and 56 minutes for the full race
1 hour and 18 minutes for the half race.
Quota and fee1)

Half marathon
Quota: 4,000 runners (first-come-first-served)
Registration fee: ¥6,5002)

Marathon
Quota: 4,000 runners (first-come-first-served)
Registration fee: ¥12,000※The divisions are ①Invited, registered with industrial or student associations,②JAAF registered, and ③General in both categories.
The registration fee will not be refunded under any circumstances, including in※2

the event of nonparticipation due to personal reasons or withdrawal afterregistration.

MementoandCertificate

Awards1)Participation Memento: All runners who participate Hakodate Marathon will
receive Original Running Cap. (Specifications, designs, etc. will be posted on theofficial website as soon as they are determined.

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Finisher’s Memento: Runners who complete the race within the allotted time will
receive an original finisher's towel. Full marathon runners who complete the race
will also receive a finisher’s medal.

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Record Certificate: No paper copies will be issued and to be issued on thewebsite.

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Awards will be presented in front of the main stand in Athletic Stadium to eachrunner who finishes between first and third places in both marathons in either
male or female categories.

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Invited, registered with industrial or student associations: The first three finishers
in each event, regardless of age, will receive a certificate and a medal later. (Thecertificates and medals will be sent to the winners by late August.)

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JAAF registered and general categories: Runners who finish in the first, second
and third places in each age division of each gender category (aged under 29, 30～34, 35～39, 40～44. 45～49, 50～54, 55～59, 60～64, 65～69, over 70) will beawarded a certificate and a medal at a later date. (The certificates and medals will
be sent to the winners by late August.)※The finishing time will be determined by net time (time required from crossing
the start line), not by gross time (time required from the first gun).

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Hakodate Marathon is MCC (Marathon Challenge Cup) event. MCC is the projectthat supports all runners who will challenge to participate full marathons.
Runners who join MCC events will receive following rewards:① Personal best finishers, First-time full marathon finishers, Men's sub-3(under 3 hours), Women's sub-3.5 (within 3 hours and 30 minutes), andPersonal best record, are subjected to Special Record Certificates.
※ No paper copies will be issued.
② Prize money will be awarded to runners who break the record of HakodateMarathon.
【Current record of Hakodate Marathon】
Male: 2 hrs. 15 mins 56 sec
Female: 2 hrs. 43 mins 16 sec※ For more detail, check the MCC official web site;
https://www.marathon-cc.com5)

The Hakodate Marathon is a partnership race of RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon
2024. Drawing for all finishers, the top 3 runners will be recommended as general3

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Number cards

JTB Sports Station users must issue "Number card voucher" from "My page" at JTB
Sports Station website and bring it to the following place, you can pick up yournumber card there.
Place: The information desk for foreigners in front of the venue
Time: Saturday, June 29 1:00 p.m.–8:00p.m.
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Entry number

The runner's chip is attached to the number card, so please do not remove it.
If you do not participate on the day of the race, please be sure to return therunner's chip in the return envelope enclosed with your athlete bib (numbercard). (If you do not return the chip, you will be charged ¥2,000.)
If an athlete's bib (number card) is reissued due to loss or forgetting to bringit, a fee of ¥2,000 will be charged for the reissue.

Select the entry number that is appropriate for you from the below.
※ Participants from overseas can apply for “③General” only.
【Half marathon】① Invited, registered with industrial or student associations.
Male01

Female02② JAAF registered
Male

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Female04③ GeneralMale

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Female06【Full marathon】① Invited, registered with industrial or student associations
Male07Female
08② IAAF registered
Male

09Female
10③ GeneralMale
11Female※12Invited, registered with industrial or student associations must have run thefollowing times within the last three years.
Men's Full: within 2 hours and 40 minutes, Half: within 1 hour and 12 minutes.
Women's Full: within 3 hours and 00 minutes, Half: within 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Accommodation:

Please use this site to book accommodations from Tuesday, February 13, 12:00 p.m.
for the 2024 Hakodate Marathon!
https://amarys-jtb.jp/2024hakodate/

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Please do not participate if you have been deemed unfit on a physical exam.
We are unable to accommodate runners who are wheelchair users.
Please use public transportation to come to the stadium. There is no parking space
available.
There is a baggage drop area for your belongings at the stadium. Personal
belongings that fit in a designated bag (70cm X 50cm) can be left at the baggage
drop area with your number card. Please note that we will not be responsible foryour valuables. You can use paid service for bigger baggage (¥500 per baggage).
There are 16 aid stations for full marathon and 8 stations for half marathon
including water supply at starting and finishing points.
Hakodate Marathon Omotenashi Festival will be held near the stadium. Runners
are welcome to enjoy free food and beverages after the race.
Please check the website below for race records.
http://www.lap.co.jp (planned to be updated by July 5)

OutfitThe outfit must be suitable for running. Clothes that cover your face, that are
offensive to others, or that pose a risk to others are prohibited. If the outfit isconsidered to be inappropriate for the event at the discretion of the organizers,
the runner may be disqualified prior to or during the race.
If the organizers deem any attire inappropriate or offensive to public decency,
participants will not be allowed to compete. The organizers may even issue a
directive to cancel the competition after it has started. No objections will beentertained; participants are kindly requested to approach the race with a calmand understanding mindset.

Privacy Policy

The organizers recognize the importance of personal information, comply withGeneral Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Act on the Protection of Personal
Information and related laws of Japan. Laws regarding the protection of personal
information and associated acts of parliament are strictly adhered to. Personal
information is handled according to the organizers' personal information
protection policy. Participants' personal information will be used in the following
ways, with the aim of improving service.
Sending things like number cards, participation memento coupons, related
information, and information about next year's race
Publishing things like participants' names and ages in the race program, on thewebsite, in newspapers etc.
Providing services from race sponsors, supporters, and related organizations
Announcing record times for the race
Providing names, genders, dates of birth, and race records to the Tokyo Marathon
Foundation Additionally, participants may be contacted by the marathon office or
entry center to confirm details of their registration. If you do not want to provide
your personal information to others, please contact the marathon office.
Provide data to RunLink Age Ranking conducted by JAAF: name, athlete bib(number card), prefecture, age, gender, net time, gross time, and rank.
The data will be provided to the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF).
Please refer to RunLink Age Ranking for details: https://www.jaaf-runlink.jp/ .

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Inquiries about the race
The Hakodate Marathon Committee Office5Sports Promotion Section, Hakodate City Board of Education,
4-13 Shinonome-cho, Hakodate City 040-0036
E-mail: hakodate-marathon@city.hakodate.hokkaido.jp
Event agreement
We ask those who join the event to accept the following rules before the registration.
1) Participants must make sure that they are not suffering from any cardiovasculardiseases or illnesses, be mindful of their health, and undertake adequate training inpreparation for the race.
2) Participants must not ask the organizers to assume responsibility, under any
circumstances, for any injuries, illnesses, accidents, thefts, or losses that occur
during the race.
3) Participants must follow the instructions of the organizers during the race, if therace is suspended at the organizer's judgement that there are obstacles to continue
the race or if runners are temporarily stopped due to traffic conditions. Participants
must also follow any other instructions regarding safety management and event
administration given by the organizers.
4) Participants must not reject receiving first-aid treatment if they are injured or
become unwell during the race. Additionally, participants must not ask organizers
to assume responsibility for the method or process of first aid.
5) When requested by the organizer, participants shall follow infection prevention
measures such as wearing masks, hand sanitizers, and requests regarding behavior.
6) Participants must consent to the fact that their registration fee will not be refunded,
under any circumstances, including in the case of withdrawal or non-participation
after registration or cancellation due to earthquake, storms, floods, incidents,accidents, sickness, or infections.
7) Participants must not falsely report their age or gender or compete in place of any
other participants (illegal appearance). In such cases, the participation will becancelled.
8) Participants must agree that their personal information (ie: name, age, gender,record time, and images) that are appeared in films, photographs, articles, andrecords of the race, may be broadcasted, published, or used in newspapers, ontelevision, on the website, or in leaflets. (The organizers have the rights to publish
and use of the information.)
9) Participants must consent to their personal information being handled inaccordance with a separate policy entitled “Privacy Policy”, specified by theorganizers.
10) The applicant agrees to handle personal information in accordance with Privacy
Policy.

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