【Ibaraki Prefecture】 International Entry for the 2020 Kasumigaura Marathon ＜International Blind Marathon＞ is Now Open!
- Beginners welcome - First try
- Recommended for foreigners
- Empty-hands OK
- Solo participant
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Possible number of bookings1～1
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Participating age15Age ～ 100 Age
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DurationOver 6 hours on the day
Entry for the 2020 Kasumigaura and International Blind Marathon has started!
(Full marathon: 9,000 yen, 10 mile race: 7,500 yen, 5km race: 5,500 yen
● Organizers: Kasumigaura Marathon Organizing Committee, Tsuchiura City, Kasumigaura City, Japan Blind Marathon Association, Japan Sports Association for the Disabled, Japan Paralympic Committee, Ibaraki Athletic Sports Association, Tsuchiura Council of Social Welfare, Kasumigaura Council of Social Welfare, The Mainichi Newspapers, Sports Nippon Newspapers.
● Managed by: Ibaraki Athletic Sport Association.
● Event date: Sunday, April 19, 2020
● Event venue: Kawaguchi Athletic Park in Tsuchiura city of Ibaraki Prefecture (A 5-minute walk from JR Tsuchiura Station East Exit)
● Start time
9:20am 10 mile race
9:50am Full marathon
10:30am 5km race
● Official recognition: Approved by Japan Association of Athletics Federations, International Association of Athletics Federations approved course and World Para Athletics (WPA) approved event. Runners participating in the IPC Registration Division, need to have
a registered IPC Athletics License and to hold an international class
prior to this race for his/her results to be officially
recognized for rankings and records of WPA.
The recruitment capacity is for the general division (B1, B2, B3) full marathon: no capacity 10 miles: no capacity 5km: no capacity IPC registration department (T11, T12, T13) full marathon: no capacity. * Entry acceptance period: December 4, 1st year (Wednesday) 10:00 to February 23, 2nd year (Sunday) 24:00
A lakeside circuit course that starts around Kawaguchi Sports Park, starts at Kasumigaura City Museum of History, and ends at Kawaguchi Sports Park J: COM Field Tsuchiura.
● Full marathon: 17km checkpoint 12:15 (2 hours and 25 minutes), 28.5km checkpoint 14:10 (4 hours and 20 minutes), Finish line 16:00 (6 hours and 10 minutes)
● 10 mile race: Finish 11:20 (2 hours)
● 5km race: Finish 11:10 (40 minutes)
* A starting pistol will be used. Depending on the block, it may take more than 10 minutes to pass through the starting line after the pistol sound.
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About fees
Basic fee
※The list price includes tax.
※The above price is a basic fee.
※Fees may vary depending on schedule, please check the fee displayed after selecting the date.
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| Reservation cancellation fee generation date | Cancellation fee will be charged from 900 days before the event date. |
| About cancellation | If cancelled, no refunds available under any circumstances. Please be aware before submitting your entry. |
| About event termination | The event may be canceled due to bad weather. ※Entry fees will not be refunded if the event has to be canceled for circumstances beyond the control of the organizers. |
Detailed information of this plan
| Required minimum number of participants | 1 Person(s) |
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| Possible number of bookings | 1～1 |
| About duration |
Over 6 hours on the day
Full marathon: 6 hours and 10 minutes (checkpoint 16:00); 10 mile race: 2 hours (checkpoint 11:00); 5 km race: 40 minutes (checkpoint 11:40)
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| Operating period | 2020/4/19 |
| Assembly time | 9:20 AM 10 Mile Division 9:50 AM Full Marathon Division 10:30 AM 5 km Division Number cards will be sent to all participants in advance, so no registrations accepted on the event day. Please stand in line before the start. ※ Overseas participants will receive number cards the day before or on the day of marathon. More information will be given at a later date. |
| Booking deadline | until 11:59 44 days before |
| Matters require attention | ● Participants will receive either a Marathon original arm pouch or a local treat as a participation prize. ※The prize will be distributed on the event day at the main venue. ● Record certificates: A record certificate will be issued to everyone who finish within the time limit. The record downloading service will start the day after the event. ★ 30th Anniversary Bonus ★ Full marathon finishers will receive a record certificate with photo. All finishers will receive eco-bags. Event terms ・Participants shall be responsible for taking full control of your own health care. Please try to be in the best physical conditions possible and get a medical checkup prior to the event. If you are not feeling well on the event day, please refrain from participating. ・Participants who are determined unfit to continue the race by a competition officer may be disqualified. ・ Entry fees will not be refunded in the case of event cancellation due to conditions beyond the control of the organizers. ・The organizers will not be responsible for delayed arrival of participants on the day of the race due to public transport or road traffic conditions. ・ Wearing or displaying any designs and trademarks representing company/brand names and such for advertising purposes within the event venue or on the courses is prohibited. ・Participants must adhere to all instructions by the organizers regarding any event-related matters not covered above. |
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| Other notifications | Competition Rules The races will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), World Para Athletics (WPA) and this competition. B1 ・ Visual acuity: may sense the light only, no visual perception of distance or direction B2 ・ Visual acuity: Possible visual perception of objects and up to eyesight level 0.03 or a visual field of 5 degrees or less. B3 · Visual acuity: Eyesight level is from 0.03 to 0.1 and a visual field is over 5 degrees but less than 20 degrees. Those who do not qualify for above stated visual disabilities need to apply for General Division. * For B3 section, if you are accompanied by an escort-runner, you will not be eligible for any award. * IPC Division is only for registered IPC runners. ・ Escort runners You may find one by yourself or request the Kasumigaura Marathon Volunteer Bank upon submitting your entry. |
Please check before booking
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Volunteer Escort Runners Bank is established by the organizing committee to recruit reliable escort runners and further to introduce them to other race events. Full-time guide-helpers provided by local businesses will ensure visually impaired runners' safe transfer to the venue and preparation for the race. |
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Plan attractions
Let's start! Start at once for each course!
Run along the lake! Enjoy fresh air while running!
Cheerful support from roadsides Get powerful cheering from students and children along the race!
Pass through the relaxing scenery of a countryside Enjoy springtime country scenery with refreshing winds.
Water supply points The event gives you an opportunity to interact with locals♪
Kasumigaura History Museum is a midpoint Let's break through the midpoint within the time limit!
To the goal! No matter achieved the goal or not, everyone is a hero!
Commemorative photo shoot Congratulations to those who completed the race! Enjoy unforgettable memories and a sense of accomplishment♪
Access - Map
Kawaguchi Athletic Park J:COM Field Tsuchiura (a 5-minute walk from JR Tsuchiura Station East Exit)
15-minute ride from Joban Expressway Sakura Tsuchiura IC · Tsuchiura-kita IC
Please use free temporary parking lots (2 zones).
① Sakuragawa Riverside temporary parking area with 1,000 car space
② Municipal Sports Square temporary parking area with 1,000 car space.
From Ueno Station 45 minutes on Joban Line Limited Express Train · On regular train 55～70 minutes. 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Tsuchiura Station.
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