Information for Runners

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1 Information for Runners Thank you for entering the Marathon Please read this Information Handbook carefully to prepare for the race. All organizing staff and volunteers are looking forward to see you in the race. The day before and of the race are both No Car Days! There is no parking lot available around the venue, either on the registration day or on the race day. Please refrain from coming by car, and use public transportation to come to the venue. Schedule Nov. 11 (Sat) 10:00 19:30 Nov. 12 (Sun) 6:50 7:40 7:50 8:30 8:45 13:00 Runners registration * It is not possible to register on the race day. Registration by proxy is available. For details, see Page 2. Changing Room and Baggage Counter open Pre-start Runners Area opens Runners start preparing at starting blocks Runners finish preparing at starting blocks / Opening ceremony Marathon and fun run start Marathon award ceremony Marathon EXPO :00 20:00 Marathon EXPO :00 15:30 Access to the Venue n Venue Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds (2-1 Izumi-cho, Kita-ku, City) n Access to the Venue Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Undo-koen Exit (West Exit) of JR Station * Please be sure to arrive in plenty of time, taking into consideration possible traffic delays. * Please refrain from parking on the road or on shop premises around the venue. n You can use a bus on the registration date. l From JR Station Take a bus from Undo-koen Exit (West Exit) (22) To Science University l From Airport Limousine Bus to Area Approximately 5 min Approximately 25 min Korakuen Exit (East Exit) (7) To Tsudakadai-Danchi To National Hospital To Driving License Center Approximately 10 min * Take off any bus at Sports Center-mae. Details Tsushima Uni. Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds If you come to the venue on foot on the registration day, please observe the one-way traffic rule. Saiseikai General Hospital Outpatient Center Seishin-cho Okadai Iriguchi Kokutai-cho Sports Center-mae Bus Stop Saiseikai General Hospital Sanyo Shinkansen Gakunan-cho To Osaka Sports Center-mae Bus Stop Shoka University High School 53 City Museum East-West Accessway Station West Exit Bus Center Second Floor Taxi Area Main Exit To Shinkansen Platforms City Museum Undo-koen Exit Sta. To Hiroshima 1

2 Runners Registration n Schedule n Venue Nov. 11 (Sat) 10:00 19:30 (Please register during this time.) Zip Arena (Gymnasium) Medical Runners n Registration by Runners Items required for Registration l Number Card Ticket l Your ID (copy not acceptable) * For ID verification, please bring one of the following documents. 1. Driver s license 2. Health Insurance Card 3. National Pension Book 4. Certificate of Residence 5. Basic Resident Register Card 6. Physical Disability Certificate 7. Mental Disability Certificate 8. Rehabilitation Certificate 9. Nursing Insurance Card 10. Employee card 11. Student card 12. Passport 13. Residence Card * Runners must sign in the pledge and emergency contact sections on the Number Card Ticket. We welcome the participation of Medical Runners who are licensed medical doctors, nurses, or emergency medical technicians, and will assist the medical staff in first-aid activities. If you are interested, please contact the Help Desk at the runner registration venue. * For details, please see our official website. * If you lose or fail to bring your Number Card Ticket, you will be charged 200 for the ticket to be re-issued. * For pair entries, both participants have to register. * Runners who are registered athletes of the Japan Association of Athletics Federation and who request the issuance of a race record certificate must apply for the certificate at the application desk at the time of race registration. (The fee is 500 yen.) Medical Runner sticker n Registration by proxy Items required for Registration l Number Card Ticket and Letter of Attorney l A copy of the runner s ID l Proxy ID (copy not acceptable) * Please fill in and sign the same documents as for registration by a runner. The same type of ID document is also required. * The runner must sign in the Letter of Proxy section in the Number Card Ticket. * If you wish to register more than one runner, you can register one runner at one time. Please join the line again to register another runner. n Items You Will Receive on Registration l Number Card * Two number cards for Registered Athletes (chest & back), one number card for ordinary runners and Fun Run runners (chest), and an escort runner number card for escort runners l Safety pins (Four pins for each number card) l Program booklet l Time Measurement Chip (for marathon runners only) l One Baggage Claim Tag l Participation T-shirt (*) * A Participation T-shirt Ticket is attached to the bag of the Number Card. Please exchange the ticket with the T-shirt at the T-shirt Exchange Desk in the EXPO Venue. l Registration of escort runners * The escort runner must register together with the runner at the Help Desk. * For details, please see the attached The Information on the Registration of Escort Runners. (Registration by proxy may be available in some cases.) Mascots Theater Map of the Entire Venue: Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds Budokan You can walk to the Multipurpose Ground from Station in about 20 minutes! 2nd Floor Main Stand Warming-up Area Nov. 12 (Sun.) 6:30 8:00 City Light Stadium EXPO Stage EXPO Venue * There are changing rooms and toilets in the sub ground Sub-ground Registration Participation T-shirt Exchange Station Baggage Area Fun Run Bicycle Parking Area (Motorbikes are allowed) toilets (Available only on Nov. 12) Multipurpose toilets * You can use existing toilet facilities as well. * If you come to the venue by motorbike, please dismount and push the bike in the park. Care Station Multipurpose Nov. 12 (Sun.) 6:50Square Changing Room Baggage Area for Women (Only in the gymnasium) Nov. 12 (Sun.) Women-only Zone from here Main Arena Nov. 12 (Sun.) 2nd Floor Changing Room for Men (w/ Toilets) Nov. 11 General Information Center Nov. 12 (Sun.) Baggage Area Grass Square Nov. 12 (Sun.) Changing Room and Baggage Counter for Men Sub-arena 2 The registration venue is at Zip Arena! Walk from the exit to the City Light Stadium. After registration, be sure to receive the participation T-shirt at the EXPO Venue. Zip Arena Runner Registration Venue Nov. 12 (Sun.) Changing Room for Women Nov. 12 General Information Center Brest-feeding Room Nov. 11 (Sat.) 10:00, Nov. 12 (Sun.) 6:50 Baggage Area Parking Lot Swimming-pool Existing toilet facilities Baseball Ground Opening hours for Men Changing Room for Women Details of Zip Arena From Station Legend The registration is from 10:00 am to 7:30 pm. You can ask someone to go to the registration on your behalf. Let s go to the registration for tomorrow s Marathon! Of course! Let s check where the toilets and baggage counters are before going home! We have received our T-shirts! The Expo Venue is crowded with people! Why don t you take a look?

3 手荷物エリア 詳細な位置は 裏面の地図を確認してください 手荷物は1 人 1つまでです 貴重品 長傘等は預かることができません Designation of Baggage Area n Number Card Ticket (Attached to this booklet) ナンバーカード引換証受付日時 : 平成 29 年 11 月 11 日 ( 土 ) 10:00~19:30( 時間厳守 ) 受付場所 : ジップアリーナ岡山 ( 岡山県総合グラウンド体育館 ) 誓約書に自筆署名 緊急連絡先をご記入の上 受付窓口にご持参ください 大会当日の受付は一切行いません ナンバー氏名種目手荷物エリア A1001 岡山太郎様一般男子ジ1 受付時に持参するもの 本人受付 ナンバーカード引換証 ( 本状 ) 本人確認書類 ( コピー不可 ) 代理受付 ナンバーカード引換証 ( 本状 ) ランナー本人の本人確認書類のコピー 代理人の本人確認書類 ( コピー不可 ) 本人確認について! Important Please Check! l A baggage Area (baggage counter) is assigned to each runner. l Please check your baggage area printed on the attached Number Card Ticket. l The Baggage Area Code is also printed on your Number Card that you will receive at the entrance. n Number Card (Please receive it at the entrance.) 注意! 受付時に本人確認を行いますので 下記に該当する本人確認書類をいずれか 1 つ必ずお持ちください 1, 運転免許証 2, 健康保険証 3, 国民年金手帳 4, 住民票 5, 住民基本台帳カードスタッフ使用欄 6, 身体障害者手帳 7, 精神障害者保健福祉手帳 8, 療育手帳 9, 介護保険証本人代理人 10, 社員証 11, 学生証 12, 旅券 ( パスポート ) 13, 在留カード 14, その他 ( ) 代理受付の場合はランナー本人が下記にご署名ください ( 本人による受付の場合は 記入不要です ) 委任状私は の受付を 以下の者に委任します 平成年月日 受任者 ( 代理受付者 ) 氏名 委任者 ( ランナー ) 氏名 ( 自署 ) 誓約書誓約内容 1 私 ( 参加者 ) は 健康に留意し 心疾患等なく万全な体調で 十分なトレーニングをした上で本大会に参加します また 裏面の健康チェックリストで自分の体調チェックを必ず行い 体調不良の場合は参加を中止するか 慎重にレースに参加します 2 私は大会開催中に負傷したり事故に遭遇したり 又は発病した場合には応急処置を受けることに異議はありません さらに 私に対する補償は大会主催者が加入した保険の範囲内であることを了承します 3 代理出走はしません 代理出走者が大会開催中に事故に遭遇しても 主催者に関する一切の責任は免除します また 代理出走が発覚した場合 表彰の取り消しなど主催者の指示に従います 4 大会出場中の映像 写真 記事 記録のテレビ 新聞 雑誌 インターネット 次回大会のポスター パンフレットなどへの掲載権は主催者に属することを承諾します 私は大会に参加するに当たり 上記の内容を遵守することを誓約します 氏名 ( 本人自筆 ) 保護者署名 ( 本人が未成年の場合 ) 緊急連絡先 ( 大会当日に 確実に連絡が取れる近親者等を必ずご記入ください ) Baggage Area 手荷物ジ 1 エリア * In this case, your baggage area is Zip Arena ❶, which is shown on the Baggage Area Map below. 氏名続柄 T E L Baggage Counter Baggage Area Map 63 Fun Run Baggage Area F 55 ~F City Light Stadium (Track and field stadium) n Baggage Counter Opening hours: 6:50- (Please pick up your baggage before 16:00.) Locations: Men (Marathon): Zip Arena, Grass Square, Tents on the parking lot Women (Marathon): Tents in front of Zip Arena Fun Run: Tents to the south of City Light Stadium * We cannot accept any baggage after the race starts. Grass Square Men s baggage area 芝 7 ~ 芝 Women s baggage area ~ Zip Arena (Gymnasium) Men s baggage area ジ 1 ~ジ Zip Arena (Gymnasium) i Information desk 1 Parking Men s baggage area 駐 17 ~ 駐 31 Please check your baggage area beforehand. l We don t provide baggage bags. Please prepare a bag or a container in which to put all of your belongings. l Attach the baggage claim tag you received at registration to your baggage. l Present your Number Card when checking in and receiving your baggage. l We are unable to accept valuables, breakable objects, animals, long umbrellas, or dangerous objects. l Please understand that we shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to your valuables. l Please tightly close the bag/container so that nothing inside the bag will come out. Please do not use an open bag such as a tote bag. n Baggage size There is no size limitation for your baggage, but the following size is preferable. 25 cm 55 cm 40cm Please close the opening of the bag. 手荷物預かり荷札 No. :A1001 氏名 : 岡山太郎 ジ 1 n Baggage claim tag 手荷物預かり荷札 N G 貴重品 動物 危険物 手荷物は1 人 1つまでです 貴重品 長傘等は預かることができません No. :A1001 氏名 : 岡山太郎 手荷物エリア ジ 1 詳細な位置は 裏面の地図を確認してください 割れもの 長傘 3

4 Map of the Starting/Goal Area F i Starting block Pre-start Runners Area (No admittance for non-participants) First-aid station Water Information desk Main stand entrance Marathon EXPO Venue Nov. 12 (Sun.) 9:00-15:30 Main stand entrance Issue of time certificate Main stand 2 F City Light Stadium (Track and field stadium) Finish E Changing Rooms Bicycle parking lot Changing room No Record Certificate Exit Fun Run Baggage Tents F Water tent DEF Runners entrance D 40 Multipurpose square C Care Station Nov. 12 (Sun.) 7:00-16:00 Men s changing tent Changing Rooms Men s baggage tent To shuttle bus stop Women Swimming pool Women s baggage tent 駐 i 28 Information desk ABC Runners entrance 15 B Water tent A Start Entrance Notes on the Flows inside the Zip Arena l At the start, please follow the one-way flows inside the gymnasium. l Please check beforehand where the entrance is. You cannot enter using the exit. 芝 Men s baggage tent Changing Rooms Men s baggage counter ジ Men s changing room Zip Arena (Gymnasium) Changing Rooms Women s changing room Start 4

5 詳細な位置は 裏面の地図を確認してください Flows of the Start and the Finish of the Race Arriving at the Venue Changing to running wear 6:50~ Baggage Counter 6:50~ Runners Starting Area 7:40~ Lining up in the Starting Blocks 7:50~ ~8:29 l Please make sure to come to the venue with sufficient time for preparation. Please check the location of the changing rooms, your baggage area, toilets, and the Runners Area Entrance. *It is recommended to arrive at the venue by 7:30. l For your warming-up, please use the sub ground. Please check the location of the sub ground on the Venue Map on Page 2. Location: Men: Zip Arena Main Arena (Audience seats, swimming pool) Women: Zip Arena Sub Arena l Please show your Number Card at the entrance. (Only runners can enter the area.) l Please use the changing space designated for men or women, as applicable. Locations: Men (Marathon): Zip Arena, Grass Square, Tents on the parking lot Women (Marathon): Tents in front of Zip Arena Fun Run: Tents on the south of City Light Stadium l Please use the designated baggage counter. l You need to show your Number Card to leave your baggage. l For details of baggage services, please see Page 3. Entrance: ABC Blocks: From Northeast Gate of Zip Arena DEF Blocks: From Southeast Gate of City Light Stadium NEW We have two Starting Point Water Stations from this year. They are near each of the Runners Starting Areas. Locations: Your designated block printed on your Number Card l Please line up in your starting block (A-F). l Please line up in the order of arrival in each block. l If you cannot arrive by the start time, you cannot run for whatever reason. ジ 駐 手荷物預かり荷札 No. :A1001 氏名 : 岡山太郎 手荷物エリア 芝 F ジ 1 Changing Rooms 女性 ABC DEF Runners Runners entrance entrance Mascots Theater Start??? I hear that the toilets on the second floor of City Light Stadium are not very crowded. I will check them first! Men can use the swimming pool as a changing room. I want to use it! A baggage area is designated for each runner. I already checked yesterday where my baggage area is! I checked yesterday where the Runners Area Entrance is. Let s hope we can finish the race! Now we are here at the venue! The changing room will open at 6:50. Only runners can enter Zip Arena. We have to show our Number Card. We have changed into our running wear. Next we must leave our baggage at the baggage counter. Let s go to the Starting Block. We have to join the line by 8:29. Start 8:45 Goal Finisher s towel, water NEW From this year, Fun Run runners will also finish the race at the City Light Stadium. Medals are given to runners who complete the race. Time Chips are collected. For marathon runners only Food l A Race Completion Medal will be given only to marathon runners who have completed the race. l We don t measure and record times for the Fun Run. Please measure your time, if necessary. l The menus for Fun Run runners and marathon runners are different. Receive a Time Certificate Fun Run runners receive Run Completion Certificate. Collect your baggage Change clothes From this year, we have a No Record Certificate Exit. l Please check the location on Page 4. NEW [Please Note] l You need to show your Number Card to pick up your baggage and/or use the changing room. Please do not remove your Number Card after finishing the race. Please relax at the EXPO Venue or Care Station. Please use the free shuttle bus to return to JR Station. * For details, please see Page 12. There is no parking lot at the venue. 5

6 Marathon Course Map Distance 1.7 km 4.6 km 7.5 km 8.7 km 10.8 km 13.2 km 15.1 km 17.1 km 18.6 km 19.5 km 21.6 km 24.1 km 25.4 km 27.2 km 30.0 km 31.5 km 33.7 km 35.6 km 36.7 km 38.0 km 39.9 km s Direction from the course START In front of Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds Gymnasium (Zip Arena ) FINISH Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds (City Light Stadium) City Light Stadium First-aid Station Zip Arena First-aid Station Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds Saiseikai Outpatient Center 1st Control Gate 5 km First-aid Station 1st Water Station JR Omoto Sta. JR Sta. B 5 km 40 km Symphony Hall Prefectural Office City Office A Final Control Gate Korakuen Castle 13th Water Station 10th Control Gate 39 km First-aid Station Shujitsu Junior & Senior High School 9th Control Gate 37 km First-aid Station 35km 12th Water Station 11th Water Station First-aid station Water Food 3rd Control Gate 13 km First-aid Station 2nd Control Gate 9 km First-aid Station 10 km 3rd Water Station 2nd Water Station Urayasu Sogo Park 8th Water Station Minami Police Station 5th Control Gate 25 km First-aid Station Minami Ward Office 25 km 6th Control Gate 29 km First-aid Station 2 9th Water Station 30 km Central Wholesale Market Port 8th Control Gate 34 km First-aid Station Great Konan Bridge 10th Water Station 7th Control Gate 32 km First-aid Station Koyo High School Sasagase River Red Cross Hospital Konan Airport Abe Pond Asahi River 4th Water Station Kojima Lake 15 km Halfway point 22 km First-aid Station 7th Water Station 20 km Kurashiki River First-aid Station First-aid stations are operated primarily to save lives. For injuries and illnesses that occur during the race, only first-aid treatment will be offered. We will not be responsible for any further treatment. Please be careful, and take responsibility for yourself. * First-aid Stations will not provide taping, cold plaster, or cold spray treatment. 6th Water Station Elevation map 5th Water Station 4th Control Gate 19 km First-aid Station START 30 m 20 m 10 m 0 m Great Konan Bridge FINISH Nishikoyodai 0 km 5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km 25 km 30 km 35 km 40 km km 6

7 n Control Gates l We will set up control gates at the following points for the purposes of traffic control, security and race organization. l Runners cannot continue running after each control gate closes. Runners still running on the course after each gate is closed must follow the directions of the Judges and other organizing staff to immediately leave the course, and take the bus following the last group of runners, or take a bus at the gate. l Even before the planned gate closure time, the judges may, at their discretion, stop runners running, if they consider such runners cannot reach the next control gate before the closure time. n Water and Food l Whatever the weather conditions, please drink water frequently during the race to prevent dehydration or muscle spasm. l We plan to provide bananas, salt, kibi-dango (millet dumplings) at the food stations. l We will publish the detailed menus on our official website in late October. l Please do not throw away paper cups or food remains on the road; put them in the garbage containers. l The Organizer will not be responsible for any water stations other than those listed below. Gate Distance Closure time Location No. Distance Sports drink Water Food Location 1st Control Gate 2nd Control Gate 4.6 km 8.7 km 9:38 10:11 City Office Tire Land Izumida km 7.5 km City Office Everlth Shop km JA Green Garden Center 3rd Control Gate 13.2 km 10:48 DCM Daiki Shop km Okonomiyaki Kishapoppo 4th Control Gate 18.6 km 11:33 Shidai Construction & Transportation km PAOWAO 5th Control Gate 6th Control Gate 7th Control Gate 25.4 km 28.5 km 31.5 km 12:28 12:54 13:18 Urayasu Park Parking Lot Ichiba Cultural Hall Enamikami Chibikko Hiroba km 21.6 km 25.1 km Laurel Self R-30 Miyako Rokku Center for the Elderly South of Urayasu Park km 8th Control Gate 33.8 km 13:37 Central Wholesale Market East End of Asahigawa Ohashi Bridge (under the bridge) km East side of the Great Konan Bridge (under the bridge) 9th Control Gate 36.7 km 14:02 Gas Head Office km 7-Eleven Hirai 6-chome Shop 10th Control Gate Final Control Gate 39.3 km 41.6 km 14:24 14:45 East End of Horai Bridge In front of Zip Arena km 39.8 km City Welfare & Culture Center Shujitsu Junior & Senior High School Fun Run Course Map! Important FINISH City Light Stadium 5 km Final Control Gate START In front of Zip Arena Shoka University High School Saiseikai General Hospital n Parting Point of the Marathon Course and the Fun Run Course After you pass Point A, please be sure to run on the right B side of the course, and turn right at Point. CAREFUL COURSE PARTING Marathon Fun Run Please turn right following this sign and the staff s instructions. Saiseikai Outpatient Center 4 km 2 km Station Full marathon B Nishikawa Ryokudo Park Avenue 1st Control Gate Water Station experience Momotaro Odori Street Symphony Hall A * If you pass the Course Parting Point, please do not stop running. Please proceed to the right sidewalk. n Fun Run Control Gates Name Distance Closure Time Fun Run 1st Control Gate Fun Run Final Control Gate 3.8 km 5.0 km 9:32 9:45 7

8 Race n Race information l This race will be organized and governed by the Japan Association of Athletics Federation 2017 Rules as well as the 1st Marathon Rules. l Runners may not receive any form of assistance from anyone else during the race. l Surrogate running is forbidden. l Please wear your Number Card while running. You will not be permitted to run unless you are wearing a Number Card. l If a runner or group of runners poses a threat to or interferes with any other runners, the judges may, at their own discretion, stop the race. l If an accident occurs, the Organizer shall provide first-aid only. The amount of compensation for damages suffered by participants will be within the scope of the insurance policy bought by the Organizer. l If a race doctor or official judges it to be impossible for a runner to continue the race, the Organizer may ask the runner to stop. Please follow such instructions. n What to wear and carry l Please wear clothing that can clearly display your Number Card. l Registered runners (registered athletes of the Japan Association of Athletics Federation) are not permitted to run in costume. l Participants in the general runners category may run in costume, but are not permitted to wear any costume that is unsuitable for a sporting event, such as one that may upset or cause danger to other participants. The Organizer may, at their discretion, stop the race due to runner(s) wearing such unsuitable costume(s). l Participants are not permitted to carry or wear anything that is very long or big, such as a sword or rod. l Participants are not permitted to wear or display any logos or designs of companies or product names for any commercial purpose. Temperatures for Nov. 12 over the last 5 years ( City) Highest / 16.9 C Highest / 14.3 C Highest / 19.0 C Highest / 19.7 C Highest / 19.1 C Lowest / 10.3 C Lowest / 5.1 C Lowest / 10.1 C Lowest / 8.0 C Lowest / 6.1 C * Source: Meteorological data by Japan Meteorological Agency n Time measurement chip (for marathon runners only) l A Time Measurement Chip will be attached to your shoe. Please carefully read the enclosed instructions for properly attaching the chip to your shoe. If you attach the chip anywhere other than your shoe (including your ankle), the chip may not be able to record your run time. l The chip is embedded with an IC. Please do not leave the chip near a TV or other equipment that emits radio waves. Time Measurement Chip l We will collect the chips after the runners finish. l If you register but do not run, please return the chip to the Help Desk at the venue. l If you drop out of the race, please return the chip to the race staff. l If you forget to return your Time Measurement Chip, please send it to the address below. If you do not return the chip, we will charge you the actual cost of the chip. Address: Marathon Organizing Committee Secretariat, 4th Floor, Marunouchi Hall, Uchisange, Kita-ku, City n Distance signs Cheering runners every 1 km up to the finish line Every 1 km, Halfway Point, Remaining 5 1 km Distance signs with senryu, which have been popular in past races, will be placed this year again! n Dropping out l If you drop out of the race anywhere other than the control gates, please go to the finish area using one of the following methods: 1) Go to the next control gate, and take a bus. 2) Take the bus following the last group of runners. * The Time Measurement Chip will be collected on the bus. n Stopping runners / Emergency vehicles l If an accident, fire, or other emergency occurs, the race staff may direct the runners to stop running. Emergency vehicles may also operate alongside the runners. In such cases, please call other runners attention to such vehicles and help each other. n Cooperation request l We may allow vehicles or pedestrians to cross the road. Please cooperate with us in the smooth operation of the race. l There are several restrooms along the race course. Please use these restrooms if necessary. The staff members may also use these restrooms. 8

9 Race n Pace Runners l Pace runners (wearing a bib and balloon) will be running on the course for each target time to help you set your running pace. l Pace runners will aim to achieve their set target time for from when the starting pistol is fired to when crossing the finishing line (gross time). Note that the target times are estimated times and may be different from the actual finish times. <Target times> 3 hours, 3 hours and 30 min., 4 hours, 4 hours and 30 min., 5 hours, 5 hours and 30 min., 6 hours Water l It is recommended that you drink sport drinks to effectively take in the water and energy you need. We will also provide tablets and pickles containing salt. Please make use of these foods too. l Drink a little water at each water station, rather than drinking a lot of water at one time. l Crush the rim of the paper cup to form a shape from which it is easier to drink water. You can easily control the amount of water you drink. Make a sharp point at the rim. First Aid l First-aid stations are provided at 13 locations: one at Start, 11 on the course, and one at Finish. l Each first-aid station is staffed with medical doctors and nurses. Visit a station if you feel unwell. Our priorities are to save lives and to proceed with the race in a safe manner. Please understand that, if a runner suffers an injury or feels unwell during the race, we will provide first-aid only. The first-aid stations don t have cold sprays. Please bring your own spray. l Please train yourself sufficiently and have a medical checkup if necessary, so as to be sure that you are participating the race in as close to perfect physical condition as possible. l If you feel unwell on the race day, please have the courage to withdraw from the race even after registration. l If you experience any health problem during the race, stop running immediately and call the staff. COLD Records and Awards (for marathon only) n Record and awards l The official time record is the time (gross time) from when the starting pistol is fired to when each runner crosses the finishing line. * As a reference, the time (net time) is from when each runner crosses the starting line to when they cross the finishing line. n Award ceremony (1) Overall ranking (gross time): 1st place 8th place for men and women * The award ceremony will be held from 13:00 on the event stage at Marathon EXPO. (2) Age group ranking (gross time): 1st place to 3rd place for each group for men and women (5-year-range groups: 24 and under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over) * Winners in category (1) are excluded. There are no award ceremonies for age group winners, and the award certificates will be sent later to the winners. NEW n Bulletin time (Update service) l A service to search run times for every 5 km, at the Halfway Point, and at the goal by a runner s name or Number Card number. For PC For mobile * These times are bulletin times and provided for reference purpose only. * The service will start from Nov. 11 (Sat). n Record certificate l Record certificates will be issued by the Organizer on the race day. From this year, there is a No Record Certificate Exit. (For the location, please see Page 4.) NEW For PC For mobile n athletics association s record certificate l A registered athlete of the Japan Association of Athletics Federation who needs a record certificate issued by the Athletics Association must apply for the issue of a certificate at the time of runner registration. (A certificate fee of 500 is required.) When applying for the issue of a certificate, please submit your address. We will send the certificate by mail later. 9

10 How to spend from the day before and the race day Beginners Guide How to spend the day before the race For training for the day before the race, light stretching is recommended. It is important that you are not tired on the race day. Do not eat anything you don t usually eat. Avoid oily foods, and consume digestible foods mainly comprised of carbohydrate. * You can consult us how to best prepare your condition or how to consume water during the race at the Care Station. Race day: Before the start Get up at least three hours before the race starts, and finish your breakfast at least two hours before the race starts. Rice balls, udon, or other carbohydrate-rich foods are recommended for breakfast. The toilets will be crowded before the race starts. Be sure to use the toilet as soon as possible. Warm up with stretching or light jogging. Such light exercises tell your body to prepare for running. Drink some water at least 30 minutes before the race starts. It is recommended to eat some jelly to take in sufficient energy. * If you are worried about the condition of your foot or other part of your body, please visit the Care Center. You can receive a taping and massage service from 7:00 am. What you should be careful of during the race Just after the race starts, you may not be able to run at your own pace, with so many people around you. However, please run slowly as if it were a warming-up session. Please refrain from running through other people just after the race starts. You will expend a lot of energy, and it is a very dangerous way of running. You may find yourself running faster than you wish, influenced by the pace of the other runners around you, but try to keep your own pace. How to deal with troubles during the race Leg cramps If you feel any discomfort in your legs, please do not try to run. Please move to either side of the course. Perform some bending and stretching exercises, but not too much. Foot corns If you develop foot corns, it is difficult to cure them quickly. That is why it is important to prevent corns in the first place. Carry adhesive plasters and use them to protect corns. Stomachache First, move to either side of the course and rest. Then try to stretch your body. Consuming too much food and water at the food & water stations may cause pain. In such case, go to the toilet as soon as possible. Check! Items Useful during the Race For muscular pains Cold spray For foot corns Adhesive plasters Vaseline Others Portable raincoat Portable foods Care Station (free of charge) 10 Location: On the west side of the Multipurpose Square in the Multipurpose Ground Time: [Day before the race] Nov. 11 (Sat.) 13:00-17:00 [Race day] Nov. 12 (Sun.) 7:00-16:00 Services: [Day before the race] You can receive advice on how to use moxa stickers and how to prepare the conditions for the race, and how to consume water during the race. [Race Date]: Acupuncture, massage, taping, etc. * Please note that the services available at the Care Station differ according to the day. In cooperation with: Acupuncture & Moxibustion Association Prefecture Judo Therapists Association Prefecture Massagers Association Prefecture Acupuncture Moxibustion & Massage Association We take care of runners before and after the race!

11 Stamp Collecting Events n RUN RUN Stamp Collecting Event Many marathon races are held in Prefecture. In order to further promote marathon events held in, a total of 35 races cooperate in holding a joint stamp collecting event. Affix stamps from two or more designated events on the application postcard and send it to us. We will send people chosen by lottery gifts of products made in Prefecture. For events that participate in this stamp collecting event and application postcards, please see the handouts handed out on the race day. Special Project No.1 Run in All Three Races! Three Runs in Total If you participate in and reach the goal in all three full marathon events held in Prefecture ( Marathon, Soja-Kibiji Marathon, and Tsuyama Kamogo Full Marathon), and reach the goal in at least another three events that are participating in the event, and submit the certificates proving that you have reached the goal, you will receive an award certificate and a small present. Special Project No.2 n Exploring EXPO Present Campaign A stamp collecting event is planned at the EXPO venue on November 11 (Sat) for runners only. Affix the stamps placed in some booths on the application postcard, and send it to us. For details of our presents and the lottery date, please see the handouts handed out at the registration venue. Relevant Events n Marathon EXPO 2017 Location: In a square on City Light Stadium (Track and field stadium) Time & Date: Nov. 11 (Sat) 10:00 20:00 Nov. 12 (Sun) 9:00 15:30 Contents: The exhibits of the evens sponsors Gourmet foods produced in Sales of products made in Stage events Many stalls selling local cuisine Last year we successfully held a talk event of Ms. Yuko Arimori, and the Running Clinic event of Ms. Yuko Arimori, Ms. Eri Yamaguchi and Ms. Yurika Nakamura. We will have these events this year too on the Runners Registration Day (Nov. 11)!! There will be also the stages of uraja dancers, cheerleaders, and pop groups from. The stage of last year s Running Clinic Cheerleading performances by local students n Roadside cheering On Nov. 12 (Sun), high school and university students will hold events to cheer the runners. They will warmly support the runners in completing the marathon! Details of the events will be provided in the program to be delivered to runners at registration. Affiliation with RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2019 Dynamic Japanese drum performance by high school students to cheer the runners Marathon is in corporation with RUN as ONE Tokyo Marathon (For details, please see the official website.) l Semi-Elite: The best thirty runners who are registered athletes of the Japan Association of Athletics Federation (or the Prefecture Association of Athletics Association) and who finish the race in the standard recommended time (2 hours 55 minutes for men or 3 hours and 40 minutes for women) will be afforded the right to participate in the Tokyo Marathon 2019 to be held on the fourth Sunday of February l General participants: Three runners chosen by lot from among the general runners who complete the Marathon will be qualified to participate in the Tokyo Marathon

12 Shuttle Bus Information (To JR Station) A free shuttle bus service is available from the venue to JR station. l Service time: Nov. 12 (Sun) 11:00 16:30 l Approximately 10 min. l Fee: Free l Bus stop location: Multipurpose Ground, 1st Parking Lot * To the west of Zip Arena (Gymnasium) and north-west of the baseball ground * The shuttle bus is only for returning from the race venue. You cannot take the bus at JR station. * The bus stops at JR Station Undo-koen Exit (West Exit) Terminal. * The bus may be delayed depending on traffic conditions. Shuttle bus stop EXPO venue Pond City Light Stadium (Track and field stadium) Care Station Swimming pool *For men only Changing space Baseball ground Zip Arena (Gymnasium) Other Important Information l Even if you are unable to participate in the race, the paid participation fee will not be returned to you. If the event is cancelled due to reasons not attributable to the Organizer, the participation fee will not be refunded. l We may report or use your personal information such as your name, age, gender, address (country, prefecture, city, or town/village of residence), race record, and/or your picture for TV programs, newspaper/magazine articles, websites, and/or booklets. l If you see anyone acting suspiciously or find any suspicious objects, please notify the staff members near you immediately. n TV broadcasting (live) BS-TBS RSK Sanyo Broadcasting n Radio broadcasting (live) RSK Sanyo Broadcasting n Final decision on the event Nov. 12 (Sun) 8:30 9:24 (Scheduled) Nov. 12 (Sun) 9:54 11:25 (Scheduled) 12:54 13:54 (Scheduled) Nov. 12 (Sun) 8:00 15:00 (Scheduled) In the case of bad weather, the final decision as to whether the marathon will be held or not will be announced as follows: Announcement date & time: 5:00 Nov. 12 (Sun), 2017 Announcement method: Marathon 2017 official website: n For further information on the event: Marathon Call Center Phone: Available time: Until Nov. 10 (Fri) 10:00 17:00 (except Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays) Nov. 11 (Sat) 10:00 20:00 Nov. 12 (Sun) 5:00 17:00 n Official Website: Improving Manners Let s keep manners to make the Marathon a fun and safe event! (1) Don t leave waste at the venue. Please cooperate in waste sorting. Please put the waste in the water stations in the waste container at the station. (2) Keep the rules when lining at the starting area. Each runner s starting point is designated based on their running time so that all runners can start smoothly. Please make sure to line up in the block (A-F) printed on your number card. (3) Don t push other runners after the start. Many runners will start at the same time. If you forcibly try to move ahead of other runners, you may cause an accident such as colliding or falling. Please make sure to start running at the same speed as the other runners around you. (4) Be careful with other runners. If you change your route or speed, or if you stop running, please check behind you. 12