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Event Dates

February １８, 2024 （SUN.）●９：００●１０:００●１0:45●１２:００●１５:００[Start] Marathon, Two-person marathon relay, Womens20.4[Start] Fun run[END] Fun run[END] Womens20.4[END] Marathon, Two-person marathon relay

Rules of the Competition
The rules of the competition are established in accordance with the 2023 Japan Association ofAthletics Federation rules of competition, as well as the matters of note for competition of the Event.

Recruitment closedCourse❶ Marathon

Starting in front of Kitakyushu City Hall and ending in front of the Kitakyushu International
Conference Center, the course is recognized by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and AIMS.

❷ Two-person Marathon Relay The two-person marathon relay follows the same course as the individual marathon, withthe relay point being near the West Japan General Exhibition Center.
❸ Fun Run

Starting from and finishing at the intersection near the entrance of the Kitakyushu International Conference Center*The starting point is subject to change due to road construction.

➍ Women's 20.4

Starting in front of Kitakyushu City Hall and ending near the West Japan General Exhibition Center.

Events/Number of Entrants/Time Limit/Fees
Free participation T-shirts will not be provided at this competition. For those who wish to purchase a original-commemorativecompetition participation T-shirt, a participation commemorative fee of 1,500 yen (tax included) will be added to the entry fee.
No. ofentrants

EventsRegisteredcompetitors
Generalcompetitors❶ Marathon(42.195km)※２

Elementaryschool andJunior highschool
students※４※１※1 The capacity includes the lottery-based tickets and the number of first-

Domestic￥１４，５００※2 One team made up of two members will run a total of 42.195 km.

Overseas ※８￥16,500※4 3 km and 5 km courses will be set up for the Fun run. Participants are11,000※５※６※１

6hours※５※６
２５０teams ※３５００※３※3 Including the sports promotion runner quota of 15 teams (30 persons).

requested to select the distance they want to run on that day. Please
note that the 3 km course will be set up for elementary school students. In￥２７，０００（２persons1team）

addition, due to limited time awards ceremony will not be held.
※5 Time counted towards the time limit is calculated based on the moment
the starting gun goes off.
※6 If the first runner of a two-person marathon relay team withdraws, thesecond runner will simultaneously start with other runners from the※５※７８００￥１，２００

４５ ※５※７minutes

High schoolstudents orolder

relay point at 12:01 p.m. In this case, the team will not be regarded ashaving finished the relay.
※7 Participants in the Fun Run will be asked to drop out if they have not￥３，６００completed the course within 45 minutes of the starting gun. once
eliminated, they must wait on the sidewalk.

New➍ Women's 20.4
(About 20.4km)

Fee

come-first-served available slots.

Expansion❷ Two-person marathon relay
First runner About 20.4km
Second runner About 21.8km❸ Fun run ※４(3km or 5km)

Time limit※8 For those who use the overseas entry site

Women only５０３ ※５hours￥13,500

Entry Qualification❶ Marathon
Participants must have been born on or before April 1, 2005.
① Registered participants: competitors registered with JAAF for FY 2023
② General participants: competitors not registered with JAAF
① and ② include both Japanese and non-Japanese competitors with race times of five hours 40 minutes or less.
❷ Two-person marathon relay
Participants must have been born on or before April 1, 2005 and must have a time of five hours 40 minutes or less in a two-person relay race.
❸ Fun Run
Participants are to be boys and girls in elementary school who are capable or running either 3 or 5 km in 45 minutes or less.
➍ Women’s 20.4
Participants must be women, born on or before April 1, 2005, who are capable or running about 20.4km and must have a time of twohours 40 minutes or lessEscort Runner● For all participants from the above ①～④ qualifications:① A disabled person who is unable to run alone may register for up to two escort runners (however, only one escort is allowed per runner).
For details regarding the registration method, information will be provided in December only to those who have expressed the desire for anescort runner in their application. Guide dogs cannot serve as an escort for a runner.
② Participation using a wheelchair is not allowed.

Runner reception● Date and Time
① February １6 （Fri） 17:00～20:00 First 1000 people ※Start accepting reservations in mid-January. Details will be announced on the tournament website.
② February 17 (Sat) ９：００～２０:００ ③ February １8(Sun)7：００～9:００ fun run only
● Place①②West Japan General Exhibition Center New Wing （EXPO）venue ③ Kitakyushu International Conference Center※Marathon, two-person marathon relay, and women's 20.4 will not be accepted on the day of the event.
※ Proxy reception is possible. Details will be announced in the "Participation Guide" in mid-January.
※ Athlete bibs exchange vouchers will be sent by email in mid-January.
※ Group applications (family/friend entries) and pair relay marathons will be sent only to the group representative.

Important points regarding the application process
The starting line
● In order to ensure a safe and smooth start, starting locations for the Marathon and Women's 20.4 will be set in blocks at the starting line
based on the estimated finish written on the participant’s application.
● If you report a time that is significantly different from your actual running ability, it will be a big hindrance to safety, so please report atime that is practical and true to your ability. If obvious fraud is discovered, it will be subject to rejection.
● Two-person marathon relay runners will start the race at a fixed block.

Barrier
Barrier

Place

Distance

Time of road closure

3km barrier

In front of Itozu No Mori Zoological Park

3.1km

9:40

8km barrier

In front of Kitakyushu Museum of Natural History & Human History

7.5km

10:16

11km barrier

Makiyama intersection

11.3km

10:47

15km barrier

At the foot of Shinsokan High School

15.3km

11:20

20km barrier

Before Kokura-eki (Shinkansen entrance) intersection

20.3km

12:00

25km barrier

Mojiekimaekita intersection

25.5km

12:43

29km barrier

In front of Seaside Plaza

28.8km

13:10

32km barrier

In front of West Coast Parking mae

32.0km

13:36

36km barrier

Kanmon Logistics

35.8km

14:07

40km barrier

Akasakakaigan intersection

39.9km

14:41●Barriers and road closures will be established for the individual Marathon, two-person marathon relay, and women’s 20.4 based on traffic,
security and the race itself.
●Even before the closing time, if the organizer determines that it is clearly not possible to reach the next barrier by the closing time, or if it
is judged that the competition cannot be continued, the competition will be canceled.
● If the competition is cancelled, please follow the instructions of the staff and get on the accommodation bus. *The above checkpoint
locations, distances, and closing times are tentative.

Awards●About awardees ※ Awards on the day of the race will be given only to the 1st to 8th place men and women of the marathon.
① Comprehensive／men and women 1st to 8th place❶ Marathon② Age group／1st to 3rd place men and women in each age group（24 years old or younger, 25 to 29 years old, and so on until 74 years old in 5-year increments, 75 years old or older）❷ Two-person
marathon relay

1st to 3rd place in each pair division（male pair, female pair, male and female pair）❸ Fun runNo awards➍ Women’s 20.4

1st to 3rd placeNickname Athlete Bibs
● You can print your name and nickname (up to 5 characters) on athlete bibs.
● In the case of group applications (family and friends entries),
you can choose whether or not you would like to set a nickname for each member of the group.

Eligible/Marathon (general division) only Fee / ￥500
※ You can use hiragana, katakana, kanji, and the alphabet. (Numbers and symbols cannot be used)※ Company names, product names, and other nicknames that the organizer deems inappropriate will not be accepted.

My cup challenge
If you can help

As part of the ongoing sustainability efforts to achieve the SDGs in
Kitakyushu City, the Kitakyushu Marathon will be carrying out the “My
Cup Challenge", continuing from last year. All runners who wish topartake are welcome to join us. For those who cooperate, we will give
you a commemorative gift at the runner reception.

➊ When applying for participate, on the application
screen, check the "Cooperate with My Cup Challenge" item!
❷ Receive a commemorative gift at the runner reception!
❸ On the day of the race, fill your own cup with water at thewater station！

Important points regarding the application process
When applying to participate in this competition, please agree to the following terms and conditions before applying.

Application Terms(1)

If the race is canceled due to reasons not attributable to the organizer, such as earthquakes, wind and flood damage, stormy weather, heavy snowfall, incidents,accidents, illnesses, infectious diseases, etc., the handling of entry fees, entry rights, etc. will be as follows.
① Participation fee
After deducting the expenses incurred up to the time of the decision to cancel the event, we will decide whether or not to refund andthe amount. In the case of a refund, we will send a cash voucher (Quo card, etc.) equivalent to the refund amount.
② Fees for sports promotion fundraising, athlete bibs with nicknames, participation souvenirs (competition original T-shirts)
No refunds will be made after the payment has been made.
③ Right to Enter in a RaceEntry rights obtained by lottery will be invalidated. The right to run (hometown tax payment quota) obtained through sports promotion
donations will be transferred to the next tournament.

(2)

In the case of cancellation due to personal reasons, the entry fee will not be refunded.

(3)

Fees other than the participation fee for the Kitakyushu Marathon (travel expenses, accommodation expenses, etc.) will not be refunded or compensated for any reason.

(4)

In the event of an injury or illness occurring during the event, the organizer will provide first aid only, but will not be held responsible for the method or progress.

(5)

If it is judged that it is difficult to continue the competition by a doctor, nurse, competition official, etc. during the competition, you will be asked to stop the competition
according to their instructions.

(6)

We do not take any responsibility for injuries, accidents, loss, etc.

(7)

Compensation for injuries, illnesses, accidents, etc. during the event shall be limited to the scope of insurance subscribed by the organizer, except in cases of willful
misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the organizer.

(8)

It is not possible to change the event, change/correct the description, cancel, or change the members of the group after the application period has ended. In addition, wewill not refund excess payment or duplicate payment.

(9)

False declaration of age, gender, address, etc., running by proxy in the competition, and transfer of rights are not permitted. If such behavior is found, the participant will
be disqualified and will not be allowed to participate in future competitions. In this case, the entry fee, athlete bibs with nicknames, participation commemorative items(tournament original T-shirts), and sports promotion donations will not be refunded.

(10) This tournament shall be conducted in compliance with all relevant domestic laws.
(11) Minors must apply with the consent of their parents or guardian.
※Measures to prevent infectious diseases, etc. at this event will be based on notifications from the national and local governments and the guidelines of the Athletics
Federation. Details will be announced on the tournament website, so please check.

Notes on Application（１）

Applications for multiple events by the same person, or multiple applications for the same event (including both individual and group applications (family/friendentries)) will be disqualified. In addition, if there is a corresponding person in the group application, all members will be disqualified.
In this case, the participation fee will not be refunded.

（２） All applicants (representatives for group applications and pair relay marathons) will be notified of the results of the ticket lottery by email.
（３） The organizer will not be held responsible for delays in application due to problems with internet equipment or lines.
（４） In the case of internet application, part of the application screen may not be displayed depending on the browser or mobile device used. We recommend that you apply
using a computer.

Precautions Regarding Tournament Participation（１）

Before participating in the tournament, please take all possible measures to ensure you are in proper physical condition to participate, such as having a thoroughtraining and undergoing a medical examination beforehand.

（２） At the event venue (including on the course), you are not allowed to wear or display any designs or trademarks that represent company names, product names, etc. foradvertising purposes.

（３） The luggage of marathon runners, pair relay marathon first runners, and women's 20.4 participants will be carried by the organizer from the start venue to the finishvenue. Only items that fit in the baggage bag provided by the organizers can be accepted (reference: 2023 tournament width 50 cm x height 70 cm). Baggage arrival
may be delayed due to road conditions along the way.

（４） There is no parking lot at the venue, so please use public transportation. The organizers will not be held responsible for any delays due to public transportation or roadconditions. The same applies if you cannot come to Japan due to travel restrictions.

（５） In the event of an emergency such as an accident or fire during the event, emergency vehicles will be on the course. In that case, please stop the competition
temporarily according to the instructions of the staff.

（６） Please follow the instructions of the event organizer regarding other matters related to the event.
（７） Receipts such as entry fees will not be issued. Please issue a receipt from RUNNET's "My Page" yourself, or in the case of credit card payment, please use the [Billingstatement] or [Bill] issued by your credit card company.

Treatment of Personal Information（１）

The organizer recognizes the importance of personal information, complies with laws and related laws and regulations concerning the protection of personalinformation, and based on the organizer's personal information protection policy, we will handle personal information accordingly.

（２） For the purpose of improving services for tournament participants, participation guidance, record notification, notification of related information, provision of services
and records from sponsors and cooperating organizations of the tournament, it will be used for announcements (rankings, etc.), reports to the Japan Association ofAthletics Federations, questionnaire surveys, etc.

（３） The organizer may contact you to confirm the content of your application.
（４） The right to publish on the media and the image of the participants belongs to the organizer of the tournament (media being television, newspapers, magazines,internet, etc. such as videos, photos, articles, applicant names, ages, addresses (country name, prefecture name or municipality name).

（５） Videos, photographs, articles, names of applicants, personal records, etc. during the event may not be used by the organizer or third parties approved by the organizer
for the purpose of event management and publicity. It may be posted on advertising materials such as programs and posters, and media such as television, radio,newspapers, magazines, and the Internet.

（６） Items approved by the organizer may be sold on consignment, such as photographs.