FUKUI SAKURA MARATHON 2025 Priority Quota for Overseas Residents Event Outline and Application Guidelines (Overseas)

EVENT NAME

FUKUI SAKURA MARATHON 2025

DATE

Sunday, March 30, 2025 (no postponement for rain)

Event Type	Full marathon (42.195 km)
Start Time of competition	Wave 1: 8:30 am Wave 2: 8:40 am
End Time of competition	3:30 pm

• Start times will be divided into two waves to ensure a smooth and safe start.

COURSE

The following (planned) course is certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) and World Athletics/Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.

Fukui Station (Daimyomachi intersection) Sakura-dori Street Matsumoto-dori Street Shin-Kuzuryu Bridge Phoenix-dori Street Maruoka Castle Near Morita Station Kuzuryu River bank Takaya Bridge Meiji Bridge Nikko Bridge Kitsune River bank 9.98 Stadium Akaribashi-dori Street (Mt. Asuwa) Asuwa River bank Near Daimyo-machi intersection

• In the event of high winds, natural disasters, etc., the organizers reserve the right to cancel the competition or change the course at their discretion.

REGULATIONS

The event shall be conducted in accordance with the current rules and regulations of the World Athletics and JAAF and the regulations of the event.

EVENT TYPE / CATEGORY / CAPACITY / ENTRY FEE / TIME LIMIT

Event Type	Full marathon (42.195 km)
Race Categories	General Runners: Men and Women
Capacity	13,200
Entry Fee*	14,000 yen (See the separate section titled “ENTRY” for details)
Time Limit	7 hours (Criteria based on Wave 1 starting gun)

• A separate administration fee of 2,000 yen will be charged at the time of payment of the entry fee.

CHECKPOINTS

For traffic, security and competition management purposes, there will be a number of control gates.
If a runner fails to pass through any of the following checkpoints by the gate closing time, the runner must withdraw from the race and board the pick-up bus. Please note that runners may be instructed to withdraw from the race even prior to the checkpoint closing time if they are significantly delayed due to an inability to run or if it is deemed that the runner is incapable of continuing.

• Even if a runner has passed the eighth gate, which is the final one, the competition must be stopped at that point if the end of the competition time has passed.
• The checkpoint locations and times are current plans as of June 2024 and are subject to change.

ELIGIBILITY (all requirements are current as of the day of the event)

Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

(Precautionary Notes)

• The runner must be able to complete the race by the end of the competition (7 hours).
• Participation by wheelchair is not permitted.
• Runners with disabilities who find it difficult to run alone must be accompanied by an escort runner (participation is free of charge). Up to two escort runners may accompany such runners. (Guide/service dogs are not permitted.)

ENTRY

• Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and will close when capacity is reached.

1. A separate administration fee of 2,000 yen will be charged at the time of payment of the entry fee.
2. Entry requires membership registration (free of charge) on AMARYS.

TIME MEASUREMENT AND RECORDS

1. The runners’ times will be tracked using a transponder chip.
2. Records and overall standings shall be determined by the time (gross time) from the gun at the start of each marathon wave.
   • For reference records and age group rankings, times after crossing the start line (net times) shall also be tracked.
   • Runners who do not start in the designated wave may be disqualified.
3. Rankings will be determined by the second. However, in the case of a tie, rankings will be determined by the nearest 1/100th of a second.

START LINE UP

To ensure a smooth and safe start, runners are asked to line up at the start block designated by the organiser. The start block will be decided by the organisers with reference to the (estimated) time reported at the time of application, regardless of whether the runner is registered with the JAAF or not.

• Runners who have not entered a time will start from the rear block.
• Blocks may differ even for those who have declared the same time.

AWARDS

1. Overall awards Men and Women：Awards will be given to the 1st–8th place overall male and female finishers (by gross time)
   • On the day of the event, there will be an awards ceremony for the 1st–3rd overall male and female finishers, and certificates for the 4th placers and below will be sent out at a later date.
2. Awards will be given to the 1st–8th place overall male and female finishers in each age group (by net time)
   • No awards ceremony will be held. Award certificates will be sent out at a later date.
   • The age groups will be divided into six categories: 29 and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s and over.
     (Ages are as of the day of the event, and overall winners will be excluded from age group winners.)

NUMBER PICKUP

Runner registration will take place as follows. Details will be provided in the 'Participation Information' emailed to you in early March, so please make sure to check the details and register.

Number Pickup Dates/Hours	Saturday, March 29, 2025 10:00 am–6:00 pm Pickup hours are subject to change. Pickup on the day of the event (March 30, 2025) will not be accepted. Passport identification will be required at the number pickup desk (pickup by proxy will not be accepted). Please also bring proof of foreign residency.
Venue	Fukui Station area (Near Starting point)
Items to be Distributed	Athlete bibs, transponder chip, participation prize, official race program, baggage deposit bag, etc.
Remarks	Athlete bibs vouchers and race guide are scheduled to be sent by email in early March.

PARTICIPATION PRIZE

All runners will be given the event original T-shirt (design to be announced at a later date).

• Size changes are not permitted after entries are closed.

WEB RECORD CERTIFICATES (ONLINE ONLY)

An online certificate can be created and downloaded from the event website after the race. No paper records will be issued. Preliminary personal records can also be checked on the event website.

FINISHER’S PRIZES

Runners who complete the race within the time limit will receive a finisher’s medal and towel.

HANDLING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

The organizer recognizes the importance of protecting personal information and will handle this in strict compliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and its related laws and regulations, such as EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and in accordance with the event Privacy Policy. Personal information shall be used only for the purpose of improving the services provided to the participants of the event, such as participant information, notification of records and related information, provision of services by the event sponsors, collaborators, co-organizers, and related organizations, and notification of records.

• Participants' personal information may be provided to companies involved in the management of the marathon, commissioned companies and other third parties (including those outside Japan). In the event that participants’ personal information is provided to third parties in countries outside the EEA (European Economic Area), it will be fully protected through the conclusion of a standard contract based on the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) or other measures.
• Please note that the organizer may contact you to confirm your application details.

【Main items】.

• The runner's names will be written on the athletes' bibs.
• Personal information such as name, age group and time will be published on the internet.
• Runner's Update and Cheering Navi will be provided as record breaking services.
• The runner's names, hometowns and records of all marathon finishers will be published in the Fukui Shimbun newspaper after the event.
• The organisers may contact you to confirm the details of your application.

TERMS AND APPLICATION

All participants must accept the following terms and application before applying for the event:

1. The organiser will only provide first aid in the event of illness or other accidents. Compensation for illness and other accidents will be covered by the organiser's insurance, except in the case of willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of the organiser.
2. No cancellations, refunds, or changes of registration details (event types, etc.) due to personal reasons shall be accepted once the application has been submitted. No refunds will be made for duplicate entries made in error.
3. In the event of cancellation due to an earthquake, windstorm, flood, snowfall, incident, accident, disease, or other circumstances beyond the organizer’s control, the organizer shall decide whether to refund the entry fee after taking into consideration the expenses incurred up to the time the decision to cancel is made.
4. No parking areas shall be provided by the organizer around Fukui Station, which is the start and finish point of the race. Please arrive by public transportation. The organizer shall not be held responsible for late arrivals due to public transportation disruptions, road conditions, etc.
5. Minors must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before applying.
6. The organizer shall not be held responsible for any failure to receive communication by the deadline due to malfunction of Internet equipment, non-delivery or delay of shipments, or malfunction in the communication environment due to causes not attributable to the organizer, or if the necessary procedures could not be completed.
7. In the event that a false declaration of age, gender, etc., or any other fraudulent act such as entry by a person other than the applicant himself or herself is discovered, the entry and record (awards) shall be cancelled. No refunds shall be made in such cases.
8. Participants shall be responsible for managing their personal belongings and equipment and shall not hold the organizers liable for any loss or damage thereof.
9. The following acts or costumes are not permitted at the competition venue (including the course). The competition may be stopped in the event of any of the following acts or disguises.
   • Any activity that is intended to advertise or promote a company's products or business, or a design that represents such products or business (the use of a company's name on T-shirts or other clothing as a team name is permitted).
   • Any items that are connected with political or religious activities.
   • Disguises of occupations with special legal responsibilities, such as police officers, self-defence personnel, doctors, security guards, etc.
   • Any item that may cause injury or discomfort to others.
   • Any item that interferes with the smooth running of the competition.
   • Any other items that offend public order and morals and are deemed inappropriate by the organisers.
10. The organizer reserves the right to publish images, photographs, articles, the names, ages, and addresses (country, prefecture, or city) of participants, etc., in newspapers, television, magazines, the Internet, pamphlets, etc., as well as portrait rights of participants. The rankings, names, hometowns, and records of all marathon finishers will be published in the Fukui Shimbun newspaper after the event. Photographs and other materials may also be sold on consignment, subject to the organiser's approval. Please also refer to the “HANDLING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION” section.
11. The event shall be conducted in compliance with all relevant laws.
12. No receipts will be issued. Please check your credit card statement or invoice.
13. A “Participation Guide” will be sent to your registered email address in early March, outlining all the necessary information. Please make sure you have read the content and participate.
14. There are two other events besides the 'marathon' event: the '5 km' and the '1.5 km'. Entry is only possible via the Japanese-language website. Only the 'Marathon' event can be entered via this website.
    If you wish to enter or run in events other than the 'Marathon', please follow the Japanese entry website and register for the event of your choice, after understanding the information and rules in Japanese. Please note that follow-up in English or Chinese is not possible, including for enquiries.
15. In addition to the rules and regulations stipulated above, please follow the instructions of the organizer with regard to the competition.

PRECAUTIONS

1. All participants are encouraged to take good care of their health and train sufficiently for the race. In addition, please make sure that you have undergone a medical check-up before the day of the race to ensure that there are no abnormalities. If you are ill on the day of the race, you are encouraged to withdraw from it.
2. In the event of an emergency during the race or for the purpose of moving local residents, emergency vehicles may be given priority on the course. In such instances, the organizer will impose a runner’s stop, in which case please follow the instructions of the officials on site.
3. A baggage deposit station will be set up near the start and finish areas. Valuables may not be stored, so please manage any valuables at your own risk.
4. At the time of application, please ensure that you enter your telephone number and e-mail address correctly.
5. After submitting your application, please follow the participation information and precautions for the event that will be provided to you in advance.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COURSE

Characteristics

Excellent access from and to Fukui Station.

A flat, easy-to-run course with few elevation differences.

The course is inspired by the shape of a dinosaur.

[Places of Interest]

SIGHTSEEING

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