Sendai International Half Marathon 2024 / Overview
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Name of Event
Sendai International Half Marathon 2024

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Host Organizers
City of Sendai, Sendai City Sports Promotion Foundation, Miyagi Athletics Association, Sendai City Athletics Association,
Miyagi Athletics Association for the Disabled, Kahoku Shimpo Publishing Co., Tohoku Broadcasting Co., Ltd.

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SponsorshipJapan Association of Athletics Federation (JAAF), Japan Para Athletics, Miyagi Prefecture, Miyagi Prefectural Board of
Education, Sendai City Board of Education, Sendai City Sports Association, Sendai City Sports Promotion Council, Federationof Sendai City School District Promotional Organizations of Physical Education, NHK Sendai Broadcasting Station, Sendai
Television Inc., Miyagi Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd, KHB Higashi Nippon Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Asahi Shimbun Sendai
General Office, Mainichi Shimbun Sendai Branch Office, Yomiuri Shimbun Tohoku General Office, Sankei Shimbun Sendai
Branch Office, Nikkan Sports News Tohoku General Office （Tentative）

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Managing Administration
Sendai International Half Marathon Executive Committee

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Cooperation
Miyagi Prefectural Police, Sendai City Traffic Guidance Unit, Sendai City Fire Bureau, Sendai City Hospital, Sendai Medical
Center, Sendai Medical Association, Sendai City Transportation Bureau, Sendai Disabled Sports Association, MIYAGI ParaSports Association, Sendai-city Welfare Association for the Disabled, JCI Co., Ltd., Sendai Disabled Sports Coaches Council,
MIYAGI Para-Sports Coaches Council, Miyagi AMI Registry, Association for Learning & Practicing Emergency Medical
Techniques & Medical Safety Management (ALPEN), Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Tohoku Fukushi
University, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen University, Sendai University, Tohoku Gakuin University, Seiwa Gakuen College, Sendai
Shirayuri Women’s College, Shokei Gakuin Senior High School, Miyagi Prefectural Sendai Nika Senior High School,
Tokiwagi Gakuen High School, Sendai Nagamachi Junior High School, Sendai Touka Junior High School, Sendai Resort andSports Vocational School, Tohoku Bunka Gakuen College, Sendai College of Medical Health and Sports, Citizen Sports
Volunteer SV2004, Nippon Transportation Warehouse Co., Ltd., Sendai Branch, Sendai Kokusai Hotel, Sports Commission
Sendai, Telcom Inc. Tohoku Branch, Sendai Meisoukai, Sanyu Wrecker Co., Ltd. (All tentative)

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Event
Half Marathon (21.0975 km)

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Schedule
Sunday, May 12, 2024
9:45 a.m. Wheelchair Division Start
10:05 a.m. Elite division, JAFF-registered runners division, and General participants / First Wave Start
10:10 a.m. General participants / Second Wave Start
12:42 p.m. Race ends

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Venue
Sendai City Athletic Field (Kohshin Rubber Athlete Park Sendai) *hereinafter: Kohshin Park Sendai

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CourseKohshin Park Sendai／East side of the road (Start) － <Turn around> AEON Style Sendai Oroshimachi－ <Turn around> Jozenji-dori Avenue 141 Building － <Turn around> Itagaki, Nijuninmachi Main shop － Kohshin Park
Sendai (Finish)* This course is certified by JAAF, World Athletics (WA), and World Para Athletics (WPA) (Tentative)

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Rules of the Race
The race will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of JAAF and WPA, and the terms and conditions
for this race.

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Capacity, Time limit, and Participation fee
Capacity
Event(runners)
Invited runners, etc.
100
Elite division100
JAAF-registered runners
1,400
division
General participants
8,200Time limit

Participation fee (JPY)－

Charity runners(General participants)

100

2 hours and 30 minutes*Eligibility
Must be able to complete
a half marathon (21.0975 km)
in 2 hours and 25 minutes

Wheelchair division100

1 hour and 30 minutes

8,000 yen

40,000 yen（Include）
Participation fee 8,000 yen+ Donation 32,000 yen
7,000 yen

Checkpoints
Designated checkpoints along the course will close at the following times.
Checkpoints (in front of )Wheelchair division

Elite division /JAAF-registered runners
division /General participants①
8.1 kmNo.2 parking lot of Sendai City Museum
10:25 a.m.
11:13 a.m.
② 11.6 km
Omachi Nishi Park Station
10:35 a.m.
11:37 a.m.
③ 13.6 km
Itsutsubashi Police Box
10:40 a.m.
11:51 a.m.
④ 16.6 km
Sendai Sun Plaza
10:50 a.m.
12:12 p.m.
⑤ 19.6 km
West parking lot of Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
11:00 a.m.
12:32 p.m.
* In addition to not passing checkpoints before the closing time, a runner who is observed to be significantly slow will bedisqualified.
* Regardless of the checkpoint closing time, runners may not continue the race if they were surpassed by the vehicle
signaling the lift of traffic restrictions that departed following the last runner to start the race.
* If competition officials determined that a wheelchair racer will be surpassed by runners of other divisions, theparticipant will be disqualified as per road safety reason for the race. In that case, the competition officials will makea withdrawal announcement as soon as the wheelchair racer has been overtaken by a runner of another division, andthe racer must follow official instructions and embark the bus designated for picking up disqualified runners.
* Runners may not continue the race after a checkpoint they have yet to pass closes. Any runners left on the course after
the closing time must promptly remove their athlete bibs, move onto the sidewalk, and embark the bus designated forpicking up disqualified runners.
* The race will finish entirely at 12:42 p.m. Traffic restrictions on the course will be lifted, making it impossible to continue
the race. Any runners left on the course after 12:42 p.m. must promptly move onto the sidewalk, remove their athlete
bibs and withdraw from the race.
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Water Stations
Water stations and toilet facilities can be found along the course at the following locations* Please note that locations and supplies are subject to change.
Locations
Supplies①
5.1 kmNTT East Istutsubashi Building
Water / Sports drinks②
9.3 km
Nishi Park
Water / Sports drinks
Kahoku Shimpo③
13.2 km
Water / Sports drinks
Head Office④
16.1 kmTOSNET Head Office
Water / Sports drinks, sponges
South Entrance Square of Tsutsujigaoka⑤
18.7 km
Water / Sports drinks
Park

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Facility
ToiletToiletToiletToiletToiletRecord Measurement
1) Record measurements are made using tracking tags (BibTag) *The tag will be attached on the backside of one’s athlete bib.
2) Record measurements are based on “Gross Time” and “Net Time”, and gross time measures the split time (every 5 km).
3) Official record (gross time) are measured based on the time of the signal gun of each wave.
4) If a runner who belong in the first wave started in the second wave instead, their record measurement will be measured starting from10:05 a.m., which is the start time of the first wave.
If a runner who belong in the second wave started in the first wave instead, they will be disqualified.

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Measurement of the sole thickness of shoes
Those who are JAAF-registered runners and complete the race within the following time limit will have their sole thickness
measured after they finished the race. If it was discovered that one violated the rules of the race as regulated by JAAF, the runnerwill be disqualified.
Men
Within 1 hour 4 minutes
Women
Within 1 hour 18 minutes

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Awards1) Elite division, JAAF-registered runners division / Comprehensive category
First to eighth place per men and women divisions will receive an award certificate and a commemorative gift.
* Only runners who placed first through third place will be recognized at the award ceremony, while certificates andcommemorative items will be sent out to fourth through eighth place runners at a later date.
2) General participants
For the comprehensive category and the 5 age categories mentioned below, the first to eighth place per men and womendivisions will receive an award certificate and a commemorative gift.
① 18 to 29 years old ② 30 to 39 years old ③ 40 to 49 years old ④ 50 to 59 years old ⑤ 60 years old and older* Only runners who placed first through third place will be recognized at the award ceremony, while certificates andcommemorative items will be sent out to fourth through eighth place runners at a later date.
* The ranking based on the age is determined using Net Time. Award certificates and commemorative items for first to
eighth place will be sent out at a later date.
3) Wheelchair division
The first to eighth place per men and women divisions will receive an award certificate and a commemorative gift.
* Only runners who placed first through third place will be recognized at the award ceremony, while certificates andcommemorative items will be sent out to fourth through eighth place runners at a later date.
Age Ranking
Based on the age of runners on the day of the race, the top 10 runners of each sex in each age category will be awarded.
* Regardless of the category (Elite division, JAAF-registered runners, and general participants), the ranking is determinedusing Net Time, and award certificates will be sent out to eligible runners at a later date.

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Completion Certificate
If a runner was able to complete the half marathon within the time limit, a digital completion certificate will be issued which canbe downloaded on the dedicated website at a later date. (Please refer to the Participation Guide, which will be sent out to runners
in mid-April, 2024). In addition, an immediate report of race results will be available from the day of the race on the website“Runner’s Update” where participants will be able to confirm their personal time.
●Runners Update: https://runnet.jp/record/* If a runner was able to complete the half marathon within the time limit, they will receive a finisher’s towel.

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Official Record Certificate
1) Elite Division runners and JAAF-registered runners who completed the race will receive official record certificates at alater date upon having their records screened.
2) JAAF-registered individuals (for FY 2024) who participated as general participants, completed the race, and wish toreceive an official record certificate may receive the certificate upon having their records screened. One must accessthe designated online application form and enter the following information (① through ④): ① Number of athletebib, ② Full Name and reading of name in hiragana, ③ Name of affiliated athletic organization, ④ JAAF-ID.
Submission period begins on May 12, 2024 (Sun) and ends at 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2024 (Fri). Applications submitted
after the deadline will be rejected. Details about the designated form will be announced on the official website of the raceon the latest information tab after the race finishes.
* One’s must complete the registration procedure at JAAF for FY 2024 and receive certification by May 8, 2024 (Wed).
Please note that official record certificates will not be issued for those who have yet to receive certification from JAAF.
* When screening the record, if any gap or lap time irregularities between checkpoints was found (excluding irregularities
which resulted from the malfunctioning of measurement devices), an official record certificate will not be issued.

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Eligibility1) Elite division / JAAF-registered runner
Those who are:・18 years old or older as of May 12, 2024 (day of the race) (high school students may not participate.)
・ Capable of completing a half marathon (21.0975 km) within 2 hours and 25 minutes
・ Registered at JAAF * One must be a registered runner for FY 2023 at the time of entry in the race
* One’s JAAF ID must be entered at the time of entry.
One must complete the registration procedure at JAAF in FY 2024 and receive certification by May 8, 2024 (Wed).
・Those who met one of the official record stated below at a race certified by JAAF or WA that was held between
December 1, 2021 and November 30, 2023.
* Please note that applications of individuals who did not obtain an official record certificate for the relevant race at the timeof entry will be rejected.

【Eligible Record for Elite Division】【Eligible Record for JAAF-registered Runners】

Half Marathon

Full MarathonMen

1 hour 10 minutes
00 second

2 hours 30 minutes
00 second

Women

1 hour 30 minute
00 second

3 hours 15 minutes
00 second

Half Marathon

Full MarathonMen

1 hour 40 minute
00 second

3 hours 40 minute
00 second

Women

1 hour 50 minute
00 second

4 hours 10 minutes
00 second≪How to submit an official record≫
After paying the participation fee, please upload an official record certificate or a copy of any documents specifying therecord of the relevant race to your RUNNET personal page by December 13, 2023 (Wed).
There is no need to upload the documents if one is the holder of an official record certificate of the 2022 or 2023 Sendai Half
Marathon, and applied for the 2024 race using those records. In that case, please specify the name of the participated race (theyear of the race) on the inquiry box when submitting an entry. If an entry is not completed by the deadline or the submitted
record is not certified officially, the entry will be disqualified and a service fee (600 yen) will be deducted from the participation
fee and cash of the remaining amount will be refunded through registered mail.
2) General participants
Those who are:・ 18 years old or older as of the day of the race・ Capable of completing a half marathon (21.0975 km) within 2 hours and 25 minutes* JAAF-registered runners may participate as general participants.
3) Wheelchair division
Those who are:・ 16 years old or older as of the day of the race・ Capable of completing a half marathon (21.0975 km) within 1 hour and 30 minutes
・ Holder of the physical disability certificate or equivalent documents
・ Those who met one of the official record stated below using a racing wheelchair.
5 km
10 km
15 km
20 km
Half Marathon
21 minutes
30 seconds

43 minutes
00 second

1 hour 4 minutes
00 second

1 hour 26 minutes
00 second

1 hour 30 minutes
00 second

Full Marathon
3 hours 00 minute
00 second* Please note that an entry will not be accepted if one has not met the eligible record above.
4) Charity runners
Those who are:・ 18 years old or older as of the day of the race・ Capable of completing a half marathon (21.0975 km) within 2 hours and 25 minutes and is in good health・ Charity runners may only participate as general participants.
・ Charity runners can select one of the following three organizations to donate to.
* Donations cannot be refunded.
Intended use of donations

Tax benefit(deduction for donation)①

Sendai City Children's
Home Council

In order to ensure a healthy upbringing for thechildren of Sendai, donations will be utilized on
independence support for children living inchildren’s home, such as job searching activity.

Not Eligible②

Sendai DisabledSports Association

In order to familiarize and promote para-sports
in Sendai, donations will be utilized on event
organization, such as supporting themanagement of various para-sports events.

Not Eligible

Sendai Philharmonic
Orchestra①

In order to support musical cultural activities in
Sendai, donations will be utilized on music
promotional activities, such as regularly heldconcerts and performances in local
communities.

Organization one could donate to③

Eligible* As the donor filled for 2024 tax
return, it is eligible for income tax
deduction for donation (tax credit orincome tax deduction)【Notes for those who selected No. ➂】* Receipt of donation (32,000 yen) will be issued by the organization who received the donation by July 2024.

* Receipt of donation will be issued with the name of the applicant.
* Please directly inquire at the tax office about income tax deduction regarding the donation.
* Depends on the area where the applicant resides, one might be eligible for municipal tax reduction. Please inquireat the municipality where you reside.
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Application
1) Normal Entry * Website for entry “RUNNET” (https://runnet.jp)
Event
Entry Method
Elite division

Online entry, first-come first-served
basis (100 persons)JAAF-registered runners

Online entry, first-come first-served
basis (1,400 persons)Application Period

December 6, 2023 (Wed) 8:00 p.m. to December 12, 2023 (Tue)General participants① Online entry, first-come first-served
December 13, 2023 (Wed) 8:00 p.m. to December 19, 2023 (Tue)basis (7,200 persons)②

Wheelchair division

Online entry, determined bylottery (1,000 persons)

December 21, 2023 (Thu) 9:00 a.m. to December 27, 2023 (Wed)

Online entry, first-come first-served
basis (100 persons)

December 6, 2023 (Wed) 9:00 a.m. to December 27, 2023 (Wed)* A transaction fee (5.5 %) is charged in addition to the participation fee.
* Name of runners will not be printed on the athlete bibs.
* For those who have difficulties applying online due to visual impairment, please submit an inquiry to the event secretariat by
5:00 p.m. on December 4, 2023 (Mon)* When the number of applications reached the capacity, entry will be closed even before the deadline.
* If payment of participation fee was not made by the deadline, the applicant will lose their right to compete.
* An application that is made outside of the application period will be rejected.
* Participants should be notified of the result of the lottery for general participants sometime around January 19, 2024 (Fri)through their registered email address on the entry website. In addition, lottery winners who fail to pay the participation fee
during the designated period will lose their right to compete.
* Information of the Wheelchair Division Secretariat is as follows. Should you have questions, please inquire at the office directly.
【Wheelchair division Secretariat】
Disabled Planning Section, Public Health and Welfare Bureau, City of Sendai ☎022214-8151（7-1 Kokubuncho 3-chome, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 980-8671 ）2) Charity Runner Entry * Website for entry “RUNNET” (https://runnet.jp)
Event
Entry Method

Application Period

Charity runners
Online entry, first-come first-served
January 9, 2024 (Tue) 9:00 a.m. to January 29, 2024 (Mon)basis(General participants)
・ Charity runners / Those who are 18 years old or older as of the day of the race.
・ Those who are capable of completing a half marathon (21.0975 km) within 2 hours and 25 minutes and is in good health・ Charity runners may only participate as general participants.
* In addition to participation fee, a transaction fee (5.5%) will be charged.
* Only credit card payments are accepted.

3) Overseas Runner Entry * Website for entry “RUNNET Global” (https://runnetglobal.com)
Event
Entry Method
Application Period
Overseas runners

Online entry, first-come first-served December 13, 2023 (Wed) 8:00 p.m. to December 27, 2023

basis
(Wed)
(General participants)
・ Applications submitted by domestic residents from RUNNET Global will be void.
* A service fee (600 yen) will be deducted from the participation fee and cash of the remaining amount will be refunded throughregistered mail.
・ In addition to participation fee, a transaction fee (12%) will be charged.
・ Participation guides and athlete bibs etc. , can be obtained at a designated location the day before or on the day of the race.

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Official T-shirts of the Race
For this race, commemorative gift will not be produced in order to lower the participation fee.
Instead, official T-shirts will be sold. Details on the design, sales method, etc. will be announced on the official
website of the race around December 20, 2023.

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Reception of runners
Participation guides and athlete bibs (BibTag to be affixed on the back side) will be sent out around mid-April prior to therace. Therefore, there is no need to go to reception on the day of the race. If you do not receive your bibs by April 22, 2024
(Mon), please make sure to inquire at the event secretariat.
* Please make sure to bring your athlete bib on the day of the race. If a bib has to be reissued due to personal circumstances ofthe participant, a reissuance fee of 1,000 yen will be charged at the venue.
* Overseas runners will be guided separately.

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Doping control
1) This race is subject to doping control in accordance with WA’s Anti-Doping Rules and Code or the Japan AntiDoping Code. Urine or blood samples (or both) will be randomly collected before or after the race. All applicable
individuals must be tested following the instructions.
2) Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE)
Those who must use prohibited substance or treatment method included in the international standard prohibited list for thetreatment of an illness must apply for a "Therapeutic Use Exception (TUE)”.
For further details, please check the website below.
JAAF Medical Committee (https://www.jaaf.or.jp/about/resist/medical/）JAPAN Anti-Doping Agency （https://www.playtruejapan.org/）

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Aid Volunteer Runners
As a medical aid initiative, ‘Aid Volunteer Runners’ who can provide emergency medical treatment to runners if required
during the race while running the half marathon course are being recruited.
【Content of activities】
During the race, if a runner who is injured or in poor health has been detected, Aid Volunteer Runners will cooperate with
the nearest competition official (official on the course) and medical staff to offer medical aid (call to them, check theirstatus, and perform necessary treatment).
*Medical staff will be positioned at fixed points along the course so activities will be coordinated with them.
In emergency situations such as cardiopulmonary arrest, one should perform life-saving measures, contact the nearest competition
official (official on the course) and medical staff, and call an ambulance. *After doing this, return to the course and continue withyour duties.
【Recruitment Capacity】
About 30 people (First-come first-served basis)【Requirements】
Those who meet the following two requirements.
Those who are:1) Doctors, nurses, assistant nurses, emergency life paramedics, individuals who have completed the Emergency Treatment
Course I and individuals who have completed the Emergency Treatment Standard Course. Those who have any of the above
qualifications and can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid.
2) Individuals who have experience completing a full marathon/half marathon and can perform their duties while running thecourse.
【Application period】
December 6, 2023 (Wed.) to January 9, 2024 (Tue.)25

Aid Support Runners
With the aim of managing a safe race, the organizer asks participants working in the medical field to register as ‘Aid Support
Runners’. By registering, they agree to provide emergency medical treatment in the event that they encountered an emergency
concerning other runners’ health during the race. We kindly ask for your understand and cooperation.
【Content of Activities】
Provide emergency medical treatment or support medical staff if they encounter an emergency during the race.
【Recruiting】

Qualified medical doctors, nurses, assistant nurses, emergency life paramedics who would like to register as Aid support Runners.
To register, please check the box indicates your medical qualification on the application. The sticker for aid support runners will be
enclosed with your athlete bib, etc.; therefore, please affix it on your chest during the race.
【Note】
Aid support runners must submit their entry like any other applicant. In addition, the organizer will not reimburse travel expenses,
provide any monetary reward, or exempt one’s participation fee.
Record measurement will continue while one is engaging in aid support activities. Aid support runners must understand that theorganizer will not provide relief measure if they failed to pass a checkpoint as a result of providing aid support.
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Other
1) This race doubles as a trial race for runners to be dispatched to the Nenrin-pic Marathon Exchange Event (senior division).
Sendai residents who are 60 years old or older are eligible. For details, please contact the Sendai City Health Welfare
Organization. (☎ 022-215-3170).
2) Amongst the top runners from the elite division and JAAF-registered runners, one male runner and one female runner will be
invited to the Kume Island Marathon, while one male runner and one female runner amongst general participants will be invited
to the Kobe Marathon. Only Sendai residents are eligible for the aforementioned invites.
3) The Sendai International Half Marathon 2024 is operating in alliance with ‘RUN as ONE – Tokyo Marathon 2025 (Generaldivision)’. Amongst those who completed the Sendai International Half Marathon 2024 and applied to enter the lottery for thisprogram, three individuals will be selected to participate in the Tokyo Marathon. * Any cost related to participation (participation
fee, transportation and accommodation expenses) must be borne by participating individuals. Details on how to apply to enter thelottery will be announced on the official website after the race finishes.

■ Note regarding Participation in the Race
➢ There is no parking lot at the race venue; therefore, please use public transportation when coming to the athletic park. The
organizers are not responsible for late arrivals due to delays of public transportation, traffic congestion, etc.
➢ Participants must pay attention to their health and undergo adequate training before participating in the race. If a participant
suffers from heart diseases or any other illnesses, or is not feeling well on the day of the race, they must withdraw from therace.
➢ Wearing or displaying any designs or trademarks representing a company or product for the purpose of advertising at the venue
is prohibited, including on the race course. In addition, wearing or displaying items featuring political slogans or language against
public order and morals is also prohibited. Moreover, should the organizers deemed a participant’s item to be inappropriate, theparticipant might not be allowed to participate in the race.
➢ During the race, if the organizers (race official, doctors, medical staff, etc.) determine that there is an obstacle to a participant’s
continued participation in the race, the participant must follow their instructions and withdraw from the race immediately. In
addition, participants must follow directions from the organizers concerning safety and/or the administration of the race.
➢ During the race, runners might be stopped due to prioritizing emergency vehicles or allowing pedestrians in neighboring areas
to cross the road.
■Notes regarding Application➢ Individuals who are found to have submitted more than one application will be disqualified and will not receive refunds for their
participation fees and service fees.
➢ Applications that have been submitted may not be altered, corrected, or cancelled. If there are any problems with thesubmitted information, the event secretariat will contact the applicant through e-mail or by calling the telephone number
provided.
➢ Please note that the event secretariat will not respond to over-the-phone inquiries about the status of application acceptance.
➢ The organizers are not responsible for delays in submission of applications caused by problems related to internet connection.
➢ Please be aware that online entry might not be possible on some computers, operating systems or internet browsers.
➢ Receipts for payment of participation fees will not be issued.
・Please use a statement or invoice issued by one’s credit card company
・For payments made at convenience stores, the customer copy of payment confirmation will be used in place of a receipt.
■Terms and Conditions of Application
Applicants must agree to the following terms and conditions before filling out the application form.
➢ Submitted applications cannot be altered (changing division) or cancelled due to personal circumstances.
➢ If the race is cancelled or curtailed due to conditions beyond the organizers’ control (earthquakes, storm or flood damage,incidents, accidents, infectious disease, etc.), details on whether participation fees will be refunded, or the amount of refunds
that will be issued etc. will be determined upon considering costs such as relevant fees that arose by the time of thecancellation. In addition, there will not be prioritized qualification for a future race.
➢ Participation fees will not be refunded under circumstances such as inability to participate in the race due to personal
circumstance, multiple applications, and overpayment or multiple payments.
➢ Participants must not falsify their age, sex or other information including their race record, or have someone else run in theirstead (proxy runner). If falsified participation is found, the organizers will decide on revoking the participant’s entry and any
awards they received, barring the participant from future participation in the race, and other consequences. Additionally, theorganizers are not responsible for providing aid or refunding participation fees under these circumstances.

➢ If a participant becomes ill or injured during the race, emergency medical treatment will be provided; however, the organizers
are not responsible for the methods used, effectiveness of the treatment, etc.
➢ The organizers are not responsible for any accidents, losses, injuries or illnesses that occur during the race, excluding forincidents that are intentionally caused by the organizers or result from gross negligence on the part of the organizer.
➢ Compensation for accidents and injuries, etc. that occur during the race is limited to the coverage of the organizers’ insurance
policy.
➢ Images, photographs, articles, and records, etc. taken at the race (including personal information such as one’s name, age, sex ,record, and portrait) may be reported, published, or used in newspapers, TV, magazines, online publications, pamphlets, etc.
Furthermore, the publication right and usage right of such media belong to the organizers. Moreover, it is possible to conduct
commission sales on photographs, images, etc., if authorized by the organizers.
➢ Other than the terms and conditions as stated above, participants must act in accordance with the race regulations and terms ofagreement as determined separately by the organizers.

Use of Personal Information➢ The organizers recognizes the importance of personal information and shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations and abideby the race’s personal information protection policy. Additionally, personal information may be provided to third parties such as
healthcare centers, medical institutions or JAFF as parts of infectious disease prevention countermeasures.
➢ With the objective to improve services provided to participants, personal information of participants will be used to deliver
participation guides, record notification, related information, invitations for future race, services provided by cooperating
and related organizations, press release (for announcing rankings), and as parts of prevention and countermeasures against
infectious diseases. Additionally, organizers and authorized representatives might use personal information to contact
participants in order to verify details of their applications.
➢ The Sendai International Half Marathon 2024 is participating in the RunLink Age Ranking conducted by JAAF. The RunLink Age
Ranking, a ranking of all official races certified by JAAF, which lists all participants’ results including that of elite runners. In
accordance, data of the following personal information of participants will be provided to JAFF: address (municipality level), name,athlete bib number, date of birth, sex, time record, and ranking. Those who do not wish to be listed, please contact JAAF directly
at 050-1746-8410.
➢ The Sendai International Half Marathon 2024 is operating in alliance with ‘RUN as ONE – Tokyo Marathon 2025 (General division)’.
In accordance, personal information of participants in this race will be provided to the Tokyo Marathon Foundation via electromagnetic
means.
Information to be provided include;① Name ② Sex ③ Date of Birth ④ Contact information ⑤ Records (Result).

Sendai International Half Marathon Executive Committee Secretariat

Sport Project Section, Sendai City Sports Promotion Foundation
Kohshin Rubber Athlete Park Sendai (Sendai Athletic Field)
11-6 Miyagino 2-chome, Miyagino Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 983-0045
Tel／022-297-1322 Fax／022-297-1323(Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. / Close: Saturday, Sunday and National holidays)［e-mail］sendai_half@spf-sendai.jp［URL］ https://www.sendaihalf.com/