29th Annual Fukuroi Crown Melon Marathon in ECOPA
- Date:
- 10 Dec 2017(Sun)
- Application period:
- 26 May 2017(Fri) - 10 Oct 2017(Tue)
- Venue:
- Shizuoka prefecture, Fukuroi City, Ogasayama general athletics park Ecopa Stadium
- This venue will be one of the host site venues for the Rugby World Cup 2019
- Shower facilities available
- After you have reached the finish line, enjoy the king of fruits, the Crown Melon
- Full marathon participants will have their rankings published in the National Marathon rankings
COURSE MAP
| Category | Start time | Registration Fee (and period) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full marathon: Men (18-39 y.o) Non-high school students | 9:10 | 6,000JPY | Closed |
| Full marathon: Men（40s） | 9:10 | 6,000JPY | Closed |
| Full marathon: Men（50s） | 9:10 | 6,000JPY | Closed |
| Full marathon: Men（over 60 y.o.） | 9:10 | 6,000JPY | Closed |
| Full marathon: Women (18-39 y.o) Non-high school students | 9:10 | 6,000JPY | Closed |
| Full marathon: Women（40s） | 9:10 | 6,000JPY | Closed |
| Full marathon: Women（over 50 y.o.） | 9:10 | 6,000JPY | Closed |
| 10km:Men（high school student-39 y.o） | 10:20 | 4,000JPY | Closed |
| 10km:Men（40s） | 10:20 | 4,000JPY | Closed |
| 10km:Men（50s） | 10:20 | 4,000JPY | Closed |
| 10km:Men（over 60 y.o.） | 10:20 | 4,000JPY | Closed |
| 10km:Women（high school student-39 y.o） | 10:20 | 4,000JPY | Closed |
| 10km:Women（40s） | 10:20 | 4,000JPY | Closed |
| 10km:Women（over 50 y.o.） | 10:20 | 4,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km:Men（high school student-39 y.o） | 9:30 | 3,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km:Men（40s） | 9:30 | 3,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km:Men（over 50 y.o.） | 9:30 | 3,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km:Women（high school student-39 y.o） | 9:30 | 3,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km:Women（over 40 y.o.） | 9:30 | 3,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km:Male junior high school students | 9:30 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km:Female junior high school students | 9:30 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km:Mele elementary school students | 9:30 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km:Female elementary school students | 9:30 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km Family: elementary school student and parent/guardian | 9:35 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
| 3km Pair team (couple, spouses, siblings) | 9:35 | 2,000JPY | Closed |
- 3km family participants The participating parent/guardian (one person only) must apply on behlaf of the family team. Pleaser enter the child's information asfter selecting the race category. There is no need for children to be registered as a member of SportsEntry. The entry fee is per family team
- 3km pair participants Only one pair representation (1 person) should apply. Please enter in your partner's (teammate) details after selecting the race category The partner (teammate) need not register as a member of SportsEntry.
CLOSED| Capacity | Total: 9000 peopleFull marathon: 5000 people10km: 2000 people3km: 1000 people3km family: 500 people3km pair: 500 peopleEntry deadline may close earlier if capacity is reached. |
|---|---|
| Course information | The full marathon course takes in the rich changing landscape of the 3 mountains of the Enshu region. |
| Time recording | Yes |
| Participation goods / Completion prizes | Participation goods / Completion prizesExchange/Pick-up counter: Ecopa ArinaExchange/pick-up time (day before): 1pm - 5pmExchange/pick-up (race day): 7am to 5pm |
| Service (freebies) | Full marathon/10km: First 50 placegetters will receive one crown melon |
| Shops/stalls | Yes |
| Prizes/Awards | Prizes will be awarded to placegetters 1st - 8th |
| Race numbering | Race bib numbers will be posted out around 18th NovemberRace numbering registration will not take place on the day of the eventFor any enquiries relating to race numbering, please call the race organising committee (details below)Fukuroi Crown Melon Race Organising CommitteeTEL 0538-42-1920／9:00～17:00 |
| Carparking | Available |
| Carpark information | 4000 car spots (free) |
| Public transport access | Train: JR Tokaido line. 15min walk from Aino station |
| Car access | Car: 10min from Kakegawa Interchange, 15min from Fukuroi Interchange |
| Supporters bus | A supporters bus will be available for companions and supporters of participants at the Hiroeo Bridge (16.5km mark)For those who wish to take this bus on the day, please ask at the general information desk |
| Time cut-off limits | Full marathon: 6 hours (cut-off points will apply)10km: 1hour 10min3km: 25min3km family/pair: 30min |
| Water stations | Every 5kmFull marathon: 8 water stations10km: 1 water station |
| Distance markers | Full marathon/10km: Every 1km |
| Competition/race rules and regulations | (1) These rules conform to the Japan Athletics Federation Road Race Rules of 2017(2) If you do not wear the runner's timer chip, you will be disqualified(3) The public timekeeping record will be based on the order ranking of reaching the finish from the start and not the time ranking(4) In the case that a judge/official recommends that the race not proceed, a participant may be prevented from continuing.(5) The race and the race time may be subject to change or cancellation depending on the weather or other factors.(6) Entry fee will not be refunded if the race is cancelled or changed due to earthquake, floods, snow storm, accident, incident, epidemic or other circumstance.(7) The time limit for the full marathon is 6 hours and a cut-off point will be applied. If you don't reach the deisgnated point within the allocated time limit, you will be cut off from continuing the race.(8) The 19km run has a time limit of 70 minutes. After that time, the race will finish and the roads will be opened up to the public, and participants will be cut off. Participants must follow the directions of race staff.(9) During the race, you may be stopped due to traffic condition, or to allow cars to pass. Please follow the direction of race staff.(10) As a general rule, runners must keep to the left side of the road. |
| Points to note | Obligations/Responsibilities of participants(1) Participants are to get medical clearance from a doctor(2) Participants are to enter one category, and a participant is found to have entered in multiple categories, they will be considered as an Open participant.(3) Sports accident insurance will be entered into by the race organisers. In the event of an accident or injury during the race, emergency first aid measures will be taken, but the race organiser takes no responsbility for any claims or expenses beyond the scope of the insurance coverage.(4) There will be a luggage minding service available on the day. However you are responsible for valuables and personal belongings.Please understand that the race organization committee does not accept any responsibility for lost items or belongings. |
| Terms and conditions | Application terms and conditionsIn registering for this event, participants agree to comply with the below terms and conditions.(1) No changes or cancellations will be permitted after registration due to the fault of the individual. Fees will not be refunded nor the difference given.(2) The race organiser will make a judgment as to whether the event is cancelled or changed, in the event of an earthquake, wind or loof damage, snow, accident, incident, epidemic or other circumstances. The participation fee will not be refunded.(3) I do not have any heart disease or health issues that would affect my participation. I will train sufficiently for the event. I participate at my own risk to health, accident or injury.(4) I agree to comply with instructions and directions of race staff in the event that the race is cancelled during the event or the event is discontinued. I will follow any directions given by the safety management personnel or event operations staff.(5) I do not object to any first aid/emergency medical response that may be given to me in the event of an accident, injury or illness during the race. I will not question the method, progress nor will I hold the race organisers responsible for any treatment or actions given.(6) I exempt the race organisers from any liabilty and I will not make any claims for damages against them in the event of injury, accident or loss.(7) I understand that any compensation for any accident or injuries during the event, will be as per covered within the scope of the insurance coverage provided by the race organisers.(8) My family, relatives, parents/guardian (in the event of a minor), other team members (in the event of a representative) are aware and consent to my participation in this event.(9) I have not made any false declaration regarding my personal information such as age, gender, and will not have a substitute participate on my behalf. If it is discovered that a proxy/substitute has replaced the applicant, I will accept the decision of the race organiser including disqualification, elimiation, cancellation of participation from the event and possible future events. In addition, I acknowledge that the race organisers are not responsible for any aid, refund etc of the proxy substitute runner.(10) I agree that I may appear in photos, articles, reports, records (including my name, image, gender, age etc), and may be printed and published in the media including newspapers, TV, magazines, pamphlets, websites etc. In addition, the right and use of such information and images remain the right of the race organiser.(11) The handling of personal information of participants will be in accordance of the privacy and personal information policy of the race organiser separately prescribed.(12) In addition, to agreeing to the above terms and conditions, I will also comply with the race convention rules seprately specified by the race organiser (in the event of inconsistency, the race convention rules will apply). |
| Handling of personal information | The race organisers acknowledge the importance of personal information and strictly observe the relevant laws and regulations related to the handling of personal information, and handles information in accordance with its own personal information protection policy. For the purpose of improving the service provided to participants in the event, information will be used for participation guidance, time records (rankings), event notices that may be issued to participants, and provision of services from related organisations/sponsors. Personal information may be used by the race organiser to contact participants. |
| Other notes | (1) The race venue will have free taping and massage service available(2) Participants must bring their their health insurance card or a copy of their health insurance card.(3) Please return the runner's timer chip after the race. If you lose it, we will charge the cost of a replacement. |
| Race organising committee | Fukuroi Crown Melon Race Organising Committee Tel 0538-42-1920／9:00～17:00 Fax 0538-44-1731 mail:fukuroi.taikyou@joy.ocn.ne.jp Websitehttp://www.fukuroi-melmara.jp/ ※Japanese |
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