Marathon Entry

• Kumamoto Castle Marathon First-Timers
• Support Kumamoto Charity Fundraiser
• Sub-Three Premium

Lottery

Applications Accepted:
Mon., July 31 to
Fri., Sept 26, 2023

Participation Instructions
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Kumamoto Castle Marathon First-Timers

3,000 spots are available for first-time Kumamoto Castle Marathon Runners! !

This is for runners who have never participated in the Kumamoto Castle Marathon History Tour Full Marathon before. Runners who have participated in the Jokamachi Fun Run, Revival Challenge Fun Run, the Jokamachi 4k, or the Kanakuri Memorial Kumanichi 30k Road Race still qualify for First-Timer slots.

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

Kumamoto Castle Marathon First-Timer Overview

Support Kumamoto Charity Fundraiser

The Kumamoto Castle Marathon supports the Support Kumamoto Charity Fundraiser!

1. What is the Support Kumamoto Charity Fundraiser?

Runners participating in the Kumamoto Castle Marathon will have the opportunity to sponsor a charity. The goal of this program is to spread the spirit of charity, one runner at a time.

2. What will the collected donations be used for?

Your donation will be put towards the cause of your choice, as selected at the time of entry.

Donation Funds

3. How to Participate in Support Kumamoto Fundraising

On the entry application screen, there will be sections to indicate your willingness to participate in Support Kumamoto Fundraising, your preferred charitable cause, and how many donations you would like to make.
After being selected as a runner in the lottery, please include the amount you would like to donate along with your participation fees and system fees to when making payment.

* Each participant may only select one cause to donate to. Thank you for your understanding.

For more details on the Support Kumamoto Charity Fundraiser, click here.

Sub-Three Premium

Go for Sub-Three at the Kumamoto Castle Marathon! !

What is Sub-Three Premium?

Runners who have completed any of the last five Kumamoto Castle Marathons (2017-2023) with a run time under three hours (sub-three) will be quality to start at a special starting block for the 2024 race. In addition, runners who post a sub-three time will have their names, runner numbers, and times posted on the Kumamoto Castle Marathon homepage.

Race Type / Number of Participants / Time Limit / 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, checkpoints are placed along the History Tour Full Marathon and Kanakuri Memorial Kumanichi 30k Road Race courses that runners must pass through within a certain time. Runners that do not pass through the checkpoints by the specified time will be disqualified. If the host determines that a runner is being excessively slow in reaching one of the checkpoints, due to potential resulting delays in reopening the roads, that runner may be asked to quit the race.
3. *3: Runners who are slow in completing the Jokamachi Fun Run (runners who cannot cross the Densha Dori intersection by 9:45) will be asked 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 per person remains the same for group entries.

Participation Award T-Shirt Sizes

Please refer to this table when entering your T-shirt size.

* If a shirt size is not specified at the time of entry, women will automatically receive a size S shirt, and men will automatically receive a size M shirt.

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

Runner Entry Applications (Individual or 2-5 person group)

Application Policy

1. Except for providing first aid for injuries, the host will not be held responsible for the contraction of illness, loss of personal items, or other incident that is outside of the host's responsibility or control.
2. Applicants cannot change event types after entry submission, or cancel their application after payment has been made.
3. Duplicate applications will not be accepted; one application per person. If the host determines that an application was duplicated, the applicant will be disqualified and any payments made will not be reimbursed.
4. Knowingly producing false information regarding age, gender, records, etc., in order to have another runner participate in your place is prohibited. If the host determines that an applicant has engaged in this practice, the applicant will be disqualified and any payments made will not be reimbursed. Furthermore, the applicant and any co-conspirators will be barred from participating in the Kumamoto Castle Marathon. Additional attempts to apply using different information will be detected, resulting in disqualification and refusal of reimbursal.
5. If the event is cancelled due to an earthquake, wind or flood damage, storms, snowfall, an accident or incident, or a disease outbreak, the organizer will take into account the circumstances of the cancellation and the expenses incurred up until that point while determining whether to issue refunds and take other necessary measures. Charity fund donations will not be refunded under any circumstances.
6. The participant is responsible for paying any service charges incurred when attempting to recover excess or duplicated payment.
7. The host reserves the right to publish or otherwise portray images, photos, articles, records, etc., of the event, including the surrounding expo as well as participant information including names, ages, addresses (countries, prefectures, and municipalities), etc., on TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, the internet, and any other media.
8. The host will comply with the applicable laws and regulations while handling applicants' personal information.
9. This event will be held in compliance with all applicable Japanese laws.
10. The host will comply with the Application Policy, the 2023 JAAF Rules, and the Kumamoto Castle Marathon Rules.
11. Participants under the age of 18 must receive permission from a legal guardian when applying for entry.

Notes regarding the application process

1. All applicants will be notified of lottery results via email and on their Member's Page. Be sure to register a valid email address when applying for entry. The host will not contact an applicant again regarding lottery results in case of failure to receive or respond to the initial notification. (For group entry, only the representative member is notified.)
2. The host is not responsible for late applications due to issues with the applicant's Internet connection or devices.
3. An email address is required when applying for entry. One contact email address can be registered per applicant. Make sure you have an email address before you attempt to apply. In some cases, the applicant's device, OS, or browser software my prevent their application from being properly submitted.
4. A facial recognition system will be used to verify participants' identities during reception on the two days immediately prior to the event. Participants must register a photo of their face and ID in order to participate in the event. Instructions for registration will be provided to participants after the selection lottery.