Race
- (1) The race will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulationsof the JAAF(Japan Association of Athletics Federations) 2020 and the organizer.
- (2) In principle, athletes should keep to the left of the course route.
- (3) The number bibs must be attached to the chest and the back of thegear of the First Division participants and to the chest(front) of the gear of the Second and the Third Division participants.
- (4) Time will be recorded by automatic clock system. Athletes must attach timing chips as instructed.
- (5) Transfer of rights to participate in the race is strictly prohibited.
- (6) Number bibs and timing chips will be issued only one time and cannot be reissued. Athletes who do not wear number bibs or timing chips will be disqualified.
- (7) Athletes must follow instructions given by the officials in charge, and pay attention to safety throughout the race.
- (8) Athletes who participate in the first division race must not receive support, of any kind, from others during the race. If any of such athletes is provided with drinking water or other supplies by others at a place other than a water station or takes any action that is deemed as receiving support from others, he/she may be disqualified. Such athletes must not receive foods, drinks or other supplies at an unofficial supply station.
Eligibility
| Division | First Division | Second Division | Third Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | Half-Marathon | 3-km race male and female | |
| Registered male and female | General male and female | ||
| Eligibility | Must be18 years of age or older on the race day | Must be a junior high-school student or older |
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| （JAAF-registered athletes only） |
（If a JAAF-registered athlete participates in the Second Division, the running time will not be officiated.） |
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Registration (Distribution of number bibs)
- (1) Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 to 20:00 at “Deai Dome” in Gifu Memorial Center
- (2) Sunday, April 26: Not for Half-Marathon. Only for 3-km race, entries will be accepted from 7:00-8:00 at “Fureai Dome”
*The number bibs are color classified as below.(Initial characters of A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, and K on the bibs represent designated starting blocks assigned to each participant. Make sure to be at the assigned place for the start.) - (3) Those who are late for the registration will not be refunded their participation fees in any case.
Changing Rooms/ Baggage Drop
- (1) Changing rooms will be available for general participants from 6:30 to14:00 at Budokan/ Martial Arts Stadium inside the office building in Memorial Center(Judo Hall and Physical Education Room for male and Kendo Hall for female).Baggage drop will be available at Deai Dome and Fureai Dome.
- (2) Valuable items should be left at the designated valuables desk.
- (3) The organizer does not bear any responsibility for loss or theft.
Practice Area
- (1) Invited athletes may use the subsidiary stadium for practice or warmingup.
- (2) It is highly restricted to practice or warm-up on the course route or other road.
Roll-Call/ Start
- (1) A wave start will be incorporated to the Half-Marathon; the participants will be divided into two starting waves to ease congestion along the course.
- (2) Participants must be present at the designated starting point and line up from 8:00 to 8:40.
- (3) The starting points are classified by initial characters of A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, and K on number bib, which will be shown on signboards and large display panels. Make sure to assemble for the race at thedesignated block and follow any instructions given by the officials incharge. Those who arrive at the starting point later than 8:40 must start from the last available block behind Wave 2.
- (4) A, B, C and D will start in Wave 1 and E, F, G, H and I will start in Wave 2. If a runner who is assigned to Wave 2 starts in Wave 1, he/she will be disqualified.
- (5) It is not allowed to start a half-marathon later than 9:20.
| Division | First Division |
Second Division |
Third Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race | Half-Marathon | 3-km race male and female |
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| Registered male and female |
General male and female |
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| Start | 9:00(Wave 1) 9:10(Wave 2) |
9:25 | |
Signboards
- (1) For half-marathon, kilometer markers will line the course at every 1kilometer, Middle Point and the last 3, 2 and1 kilometer until the finish line.
- (2) Signboards for water stations, and AED will be set on the route.
Check Points/ Time Limits
- (1) Athletes who fail to pass a Check Point before it closes must drop out of the race and follow instructions given by the officials in charge.
- (2) Athletes who fail to reach a Check Point before the time listed below must drop out of the race and quickly move out of the course to sidewalks. Athletes who fail to reach a Check Point and drop out of the race should get on a sweep bus and return their timing chips to the officials in charge.
| Half-Marathon | 3km | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check Point |
5.8km (Courthouse) |
10.1km (Ukai Bridge Southeast) |
13.2km (Chidori Bridge North) |
17.3km (Gifu Grand Hotel- Parking) |
FINISH (Nagara- gawa Stadium) |
FINISH (Nagara- gawa Stadium) |
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| Time required from the start |
1hr 10mins | 1hr 35mins | 2hr 00mins | 2hr 32mins | 3hr 05mins | 25mins | |
| Closing time of Check Point |
10：10 | 10：35 | 11：00 | 11：32 | 12：05 | 9：50 | |
Disqualification/ Drop Out
- (1) During the race, athletes are not to accept any form of help whatsoever from anyone. First Division athletes must not accept food or drinks at any point other than the water stations.
- (2) Having a pacemaker or any other support is not allowed.
- (3) In the case when a participant receives treatment from the doctor for injuries or illnesses, he or she must follow the doctor’s instruction on whether or not continuing the race.
- (4) In the case when a participant has a difficulty in continuing the race, he or she must inform the race officials nearby and seek for instructions.
- (5) In the case when a participant must retire the race, he or she should report the event officials. Do not leave the race without notice.
- (6) Transfer of rights to participate in the race is strictly prohibited. If the organizer discovers a misconduct of these acts, the entry will be immediately forfeit.
- (7) In the case when a participant discontinues the race due to disqualification or drop out, he or she must return his or her timing chip to a Check Point or any nearest official in charge.
Medical Aid
- (1) As for accidents that occur during the race, only first-aid will be given. The compensation for accidents or illnesses that occur during the race will be limited to the insurance coverage that the organizer will carry.
- (2) Ambulances will be stationed at the rear of the race.
- (3) There will be six aid stations in the Nagaragawa stadium and on thehalf-marathon route.
- (4) Aid volunteers with AED will be on the route at every one kilometer.
- (5) Bicycle staff with AED (Team Bicycle AED) will patrol the course route.
- (6) Heart Support Runners, who have received emergency first-aid trainings, will participate in the race wearing orange bibs.
- (7) In order to prevent dehydration, make sure to stay hydrated before and during the race.
Water Stations
- (1) For the half-marathon, drinks are available at the nine water stations along the route and one water station at the start area the finish area.
- (2) Snacks are available at the second water station(8km) and the sixth water station(16km).
- (3) Tables for personal bottles
1. Invited athletes can have their personal bottles of fluid prepared on the tables at water stations at 5km, 10km and 15km. 2. Personal bottles may be checked in at the lobby of the Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa from 6:30 a.m.to 7:30 a.m. on April 26 (Sun.).
Bottles will not be accepted at other times. The athletes must follow the instructions about bottles. • Each of the athletes must prepare his/her own bottle. The organizer will not prepare any bottles. • The athletes must not use bottles made of fragile material such as glass. • There is no rule about bottle shape. However, the athletes need to use a bottle whose total height is up to 35 cm and that does not fall easily. • The bottle must be distinguishable from other bottles. • The athletes must prepare a bottle without an exposed metal part such as a wire protruding from it so that they can receive it safely. 3. The athletes must write the following necessary information on a sticker provided by the organizer using an oil-based pen before labeling a bottle. • Water station (km) where the athlete wants to receive the bottle, and the athlete’s number and name.
Doping Control
Doping Control shall be conducted under the IAAF Anti-Doping Rules and Regulations and/or the Japan Anti-Doping Agency Code.
In the pre or post in-competition Testing, urine and/or blood samples may be collected. Athletes, including those not registered with the JAAF, designated for testing shall follow the instructions of the Doping Control Officer and partake in shall take the Testing.
Athletes designated for Testing shall present a photo identification, such as student ID with photo, driver’s license, or a clearly visible passport copy.
- • Therapeutic Use Exemption
Athletes with a documented medical condition requiring the use of a Prohibited Substance or a Prohibited Method must apply and be approved for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) prior to competition. Athletes shall be responsible to review the details found on the WADA website http://www.wada-ama.org/
Award/ Certificate of Completion, Participation and Record
- (1) The top eight male and female athletes in each Division will beawarded.For an award ceremony, those who qualify for the award must be presentat the time and place designated by the officials in charge.
- (2) The top male and female athletes in each age group(teens to twenties; thirties; forties; fifties; and sixties) will be awarded in 10 divisionsin total.Certificates will be mailed to those who qualify for the award by agegroup.
- (3) The official result time (gross time) will be based on the start signal for each Wave.
- (4) Commemorative gifts will be distributed to all the participants.
- (5) JAAF registered athletes may receive an official certificate upon requestfor a fee of 500 yen. Application needs to be made at the designated area on the day of the race.(The certificate will be mailed at a laterdate.)
Other
- (1) Cancellation of the race on the event day will be determined by 5 amand be notified on the official website as well as by Interactive VoiceResponse(0180-99-3838).
- (2) Loss of timing chips will result in a finishing time not being recorded.
- (3) In case of a disaster, the event may be scaled-down or cancelled.
- (4) In case of an emergency, such as accidents or fire, emergency vehicles must be allowed to pass ahead of runners. Follow the instructions of the police, ambulance, fire fighters, or race officials.
- (5) The publicity rights and portrait rights to post videos, photographs,articles, or recordings and other information related to the race to all TV, newspaper, magazine, or the Internet, shall belong to the organizer.
- (6) Banners or placards with claims, declarations or advertisements areprohibited. Regarding costumes, runners should dress in a sensible and courteous manner as this is a marathon to be held by closing the streets and regulating traffic.
- (7) Any conduct in violation of the official rules and instructions may lead to disqualification and a forfeit of the entry fee.
