Runner entry application

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  Kumamoto Castle Marathon First Challenge
• 
  10th Anniversary Special Category for Repeatedly Deferred Runners
• 
  Support Kumamoto Charity Fundraiser
• 
  Sub Three
  Premium

Lottery

Applications accepted
9/1/2022 (Thu)
to 9/26 (Mon)

Participation Instructions
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Kumamoto Castle Marathon First Challenge

There are 2,300 applicants
in the Kumamoto Castle Marathon First-Timer Category!

This is for runners who have never participated in the Kumamoto Castle Marathon Historical Fun Run before. Runners who have participated in the Revival Challenge Fun Run, Jokamachi 4 Kilo, or the Kanakuri Memorial Kumanichi 30-Kilo Road Race Road Race but who have never participated in the Historical Fun Run in the past can still qualify.

For runners considering their first event, or for runners who have failed to be selected for the marathon, this may be your opportunity. Apply now!

Kumamoto Castle Marathon First Challenge Overview

10th Anniversary Special Category for Repeatedly Deferred Runners

To commemorate the 10th Kumamoto Castle Marathon, we created a special category for runners who have a strong desire to participate but have repeatedly not been selected in the runners’ lottery.

This Time for Sure! 10th Anniversary Repeatedly Deferred Runner Category (Overview)

Support Kumamoto Charity Fundraiser

The Kumamoto Castle Marathon supports the Kumamoto Support Charity Fund!

1.What is the Support Kumamoto Charity Fundraiser Campaign?

Participating runners in the Kumamoto Castle Marathon will have the opportunity to sponsor a charity. The goal of this program is to support the recovery of Kumamoto, maintain Kumamoto assets, and spread the spirit of charity one runner at a time.

2.What will the collected charity money be used for?

Your donation will be donated to the theme you selected at the time of entry.

Donation Funds

3.Participating in the Support Kumamoto Fundraising Campaign

During the entry process, there will be sections to indicate your willingness to participate in the Support Kumamoto Fundraising Campaign and preferred charitable cause. Please specify how many donations you would like to make and the fund you would like to donate to. After runner selection takes place, please include the amount you would like to donate along with your participation fees and system fees to participate in the campaign.

*Each participant is allowed to select only one donation fund to give to. Thank you for your understanding.

Sub Three Premium

Go Sub 3 at the Kumamoto Castle Marathon!

What is Sub Three Premium?

Runners who have completed the Kumamoto Castle Marathon with a sub three hour time during any one of the last five years will be given preferential treatment and placed in the starting block of this year’s marathon. Runners who have qualified for the Kumamoto Castle Marathon Sub Three Premium have their names, runner numbers, and records posted on the Kumamoto Castle Marathon homepage.

Race Type / Number of Participants / Maximum Time / Participation Requirements / Entry Fee

1. *1 Time limits are measured from the time of the starting gun.
2. *2 Due to traffic, security, and operational considerations, gates are placed along the History Tour Full Marathon and Kanakuri Memorial Kumanichi 30-Kilo Road Race courses that runners must pass through within a certain time. Runners that do not pass through the gates by the specified time will be disqualified. At the discretion of the marathon management, if it is determined that a runner is excessively slow in reaching one of the gates, due to potential resulting delays in reopening the roads, the runner may be made to quit the race.
3. *3 Runners who are slow in completing the Jokamachi Fun Run (runners who cannot complete the interval from Karashima Park to Densha Dori by 9:45) will be made to quit the race so that the roads can be reopened at 10:00.

Checkpoint Closing Times

*Times are subject to change.

Fees and Payment Information

*The system fee for group entries is ¥500 per person.

Participation Award T-Shirt Sizes

[Please use this as a reference for indicating the correct shirt size]

*If shirt size is not specified at the time of entry, women will be given an S size shirt, and men will be given an M size shirt.

*There are only limited quantities of each size, so you may receive a different size shirt.

Runner Entry Applications （Individual ・ Group 〈2～5 people〉）

Application Policy

1. The organizer will not be responsible for any illness (including COVID-19), loss, or other accidents that are not the responsibility of the organizer, except for first aid.
2. Applicants cannot change event type or cancel their application at their own convenience after it has been issued.
3. Knowingly producing false information about age or gender, and having another runner who is not the applicant participate in the event is not allowed.
4. Repayments of participation fees, system fees, or charity donations will not be issued in the event of cancellation due to earthquakes, inclement weather, accidents, crime, illness, etc.
5. Repayments will not be issued for overpaid deposits or multiple deposits.
6. Television, radio, newspaper, magazines, brochures, Internet, etc. including videos, photos, articles, records, applicants during the event, including EXPO, age, address (country name, prefecture name or municipality) The right to place in the media and the right to portrait belong to the organizer.
7. The marathon administration will handle personal information in accordance with all relevant rules and regulations.
8. This event will take place in accordance with all relevant rules and regulations.
9. In addition to the items listed in this application policy, this event will also be hosted in accordance with the Official JAAF Competition Policies.
10. Legal minors are required to gain the consent of their guardian before applying.

Notes Regarding the Application Process

1. Multiple applications by a single applicant will not be accepted. One application is defined as a single individual applying for one event.
   If it is determined that multiple applications have been made, all applications will be disqualified and any payments made will not be returned.
2. Knowingly producing false information regarding age, gender, records, etc. and having another runner who is not the applicant participate is not allowed. Any applicants engaging in this practice will have their entry revoked and will be barred from any future Kumamoto Castle Marathons.
3. Application information cannot be changed, edited, or canceled once it has been sent. If there is an issue with the contents of your application, the marathon office will contact you at the email address or phone number provided in the application.
4. Raffle results will be sent via email to all marathon applicants, however, if the email address provided is invalid, the marathon administration will not follow-up with the applicant. Only group representatives will be contacted for group applications.
5. Runners may not have a surrogate participate in the event nor may they transfer their entry privileges to another individual. Any runners engaging in these practices will be disqualified. In the event of disqualification, no compensation will be provided nor will repayments be issued. Also, the applicant and surrogate with both be barred from future Kumamoto Castle Marathons.
6. The marathon administration is not responsible for any late applications as a result of internet issues or equipment malfunction.
7. Applicants are required to provide an email address at the time of entry. One contact email address can be registered per applicant. Please prepare an email address before making an application. There may be cases where an application cannot be filed as a result of hardware, OS, and/or browser issues.
8. Accident insurance will be purchased by the organizer. COVID-19 is not covered by compensation.