19th Annual Jokamachi Odawara City March Walk

Date:: 18 Nov 2017(Sat), 19 Nov 2017(Sun)
Application period:: 1 Sep 2017(Fri) - 2 Nov 2017(Thu)
Venue:: Manazuru/Yugawara/Hakone Odawara city, Kanagawa Prefecture

WALK
30km
20km
10km

- Enjoy the charm of the west Sagami road (through the towns of Manazuru, Yugawara, Hakone and Odawara) taking in the rich culture, history and autumn scenery of the surrounding mountains, rivers and sea
- Have fun and enjoy many special opportunities to explore Odawara through the Arukon event. Children can also the educational course and explore the park of the Odawara Castle Ruins.
- As an official event of the Japan Marching League, we welcome everyone and hope you can join.

COURSE MAP

Category	Start time	Registration Fee (and period)	Status
【Individual entry】18 Nov (Sat) only participation【general】	7:00	1,500JPY	Closed
【Individual entry】 19 Nov (Sun) only participation 【general】	7:00	1,500JPY	Closed
【Individual entry】 2-day participation【general】	16:00	1,500JPY	closed
【Individual entry】 18 Nov (Sat) only participation 【Elementary and Junior high school students】	16:00	100JPY	closed
【Individual entry】 19 Nov (Sun) only participation 【Elementary and Junior high school students】	16:00	100JPY	closed
【Individual entry】 2-day participation 【Elementary and Junior high school students】	16:00	100JPY	closed
【Individual entry】 18 Nov (Sat) only participation 【Infants (kindergarten)】	16:00	FREE	closed
【Individual entry】 19 Nov (Sun) only participation 【Infants (kindergarten)】	16:00	FREE	closed
【Individual entry】 2-day participation 【Infants (kindergarten)】	16:00	FREE	closed
【Group application】 18 Nov (Sat) only participation 【general】	16:00	1,300JPY	closed
【Group application】19 Nov (Sun) only participation 【general】	16:00	1,300JPY	closed
【Group application】 2-day participation 【general】	16:00	1,300JPY	closed
【Group application】 18 Nov (Sat) only participation 【Elementary and Junior high school students】	16:00	100JPY	closed
【Group application】 19 Nov (Sun) only participation 【Elementary and Junior high school students】	16:00	100JPY	closed
【Group application】 2-day participation 【Elementary and Junior high school students】	16:00	100JPY	closed
【Group application】 18 Nov (Sat) only participation 【Infants (kindergarten)】	16:00	FREE	closed
【Group application】 19 Nov (Sun) only participation 【Infants (kindergarten)】	16:00	FREE	closed
【Group application】 2-day participation 【Infants (kindergarten)】	16:00	FREE	closed
【Individual entry】 18 Nov (Sat) participation 【general】＋ 19 Nov (Sun) Educational walking course (representative)	16:00	1,500JPY	closed
【Group application】 18 Nov (Sat) participation 【general】＋ 19 Nov (Sun) Educational walking course (representative)	16:00	1,300JPY	closed
19 Nov (Sun) Educational walking course only participants	16:00	1,500JPY	closed
Advance registration entry fee Individual entry General JPY1500 / Elementary and junior high school students JPY100 / Infants free Group registration (A group is 10 people or more) General JPY1300 / Elementary and junior high school students JPY 100 / Infants/kindergarten free Entry registration: after logging in, click on the Participant registration button and enter in the number of participants and the corresponding event will be displayed. Note: Please note that group entries are not valid when entered in multiple times. For groups wishing to enter, please only enter one group entry consisting of 10 or more people. Educational walking course The fee for the educational walking course is 1500yen per pair. The representative (adult) at the time of applying should enter in the details of the accompanying participant. (This option will only apply to the representative entering the educational walking course) (1) For those general participants entering the 18 Nov (Sat) event, including groups, upon display of your race number at the registration desk you may enter the educational walking course for free. Please register for the option of 18 Nov (Sat) (general entrants) AND the 19 Nov (Sun) educational walking course at the same time. If the accompanying person for the educational walking couse is also participating in the 18 Nov (Sat) event, a separate registration must be applied for the 18 Nov (Sat) event. Therefore those wishing to do only the 18 Nov (Sat) event should select the option 18 Nov (Sat) only. (2) For groups entering the Educational walking course only on 19 Nov (Sun), please select the option 19 Nov (Sun) Educational walking course only.

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Start and finish point	Manazuru/Yugawara/Hakone Odawara city, Kanagawa Prefecture
Participation goods/Finisher goods	Event guidebook (general entrants only), event bib number, course map, event badge, memorial gift (general entrants only)
Awards	Event finishers will receive a completion certificate.In additiom, the Japan Walking Association will separately certify the walking disrance in accordance with their measurement approval system
Participant notification slip	Advance registrants will be sent their participation registration slip by mail
Other information	Appplications received by 29 September (Fri) (ie those who have completed payment and registered by internet, phone, or fax) will appear in the event guidebook. Those who have entered the Arukon or the kids castle exploration walk events will not be listed in the guidebook.
Registration venue	Odawara course: Odawara Castle Park Ninomaru Square Hakone course: Hakone-en Manazuru/Yugawara course: Manazuru Junior High School
What to bring:	Bento (lunch), drink, health insurance card, rain gear, cup (water stations will be available along the course, but no cups provided, please BYO cup for water refill) Lunch will not be provided or available. All participants are to bring and prepare their own lunch.
Additional information	In the case of rain, provided it is not too heavy, the event will still go ahead. However depending on the weather, course routes may be subject to change.
Car parking information	Please note that there are no carpark facilities. Please use public transport.
Shuttle bus	Odawara station west exit - a shuttle bus will be available for event participants Time: 7:00 - 7:30 Fee: Adult JPY1,180 / Child JPY590 Departures will be at anytime. Direct shuttle to the start venue. Due to the limited number of shuttle buses, the shuttle bus service may end before 7:30am. Payment is by cash only
Transport by train or bus	Public bus: 60min from Odawara station east exit Hakone Tozan bus: Take the bus bound for Hakone Machi and alight at Hakone Port. From there, a 1-minute walk Izu Hakone bus: Take the bus bound for Sekisho (Hakone checkpoint) and alight at Hakone Sekisho From there a 2minute walk Fare: Adult JPY1,180 / Child JPY590
Accommodation information	For those who need accommodation on 17-18 Nov, please contact the following numbers: When contacting the following centres, please be sure to mention that you will be participating in the City March.
For those wanting to stay overnight in Odawara:	Odakyu Travel Odawara Travel Centre Ph: 0465-20-2266 Further information can be found on the Odawara City Tourism webpage: http://www.city.odawara.kanagawa.jp/
For those wanting to stay overnight in Hakone	Hakone Town Tourism Assocation Ph: 0460-85-6794 Ashigarashimo-gun, Hankone machi, Yumoto 706-35
Course	Day 1: 18 November (Sun) Odawara course [Start/finish]: Odawara Casle Park Domon Square Odawara 30km course (Kozu and Soga mountain course, overlooking Sagami Bay): For advanced participants This is a long distance course overlooking Sagami Bay and crosses the peaceful countryside and the Kozu and Soga mountain range passing through the Ashigara Plain. Odawara 20km (A walking course taking in the rivers and breeze of the wind with views of Fuji) This is an easy flat walking course which takes in the majestic views of Mount Fuji. The course will pass through the tranquil Chiyoda countryside, alongside the sakura river and towards the Izumi Kannon statue. Odawara 10km course (Odawara castle fortress taking in the Sengoku era) Walk through the Odawara Castle fortress taking in the history of the Sengoku era, historical sites and cultural assets. Odawara 6km course (Educational course: literature and history trail) Hakone Course Start: Hakone-en Finish: Odawara Castle Park Domon Square Hakone 20km course (follows the Hakone Road Course on the Old Road to Tenchi). Aimed at advanced walkers Starting from Hakone Checkpoint, the course will pass through the cobbled streets of the Old Tokaido Road going from Hatajuku to Yumoto. This course is recognised as one of the top 500 beautiful Japanese walking trails (No. 10). The cobbled pavement may be slippery so please watch your footing. In the case of rain, the cobbled pavement section may be re-routed. (It may be possible to transfer to a different course on the day). Second day: 19 Novermber (Sunday) Odwara Course [Start/finish]: Odawara Casle Park Domon Square Course detail Odawara 30km course (Majestic hilly course on the west side, passing through Ninomiya Takanori). For advanced walkers This is a long distance walk starting from Ishigakiyama Castle to over the westernhill range and to the Sontoku Memorial museum. This walk is recognised as one of the top 500 beatuiful walks in Japan (No. 11) Odawra 20km course (Taikoichiya course, Hayakawa and Kataura course). For advanced walkers. This course from the Ishigakiyama castle passes through the Ishibashi battlegrounds and takes in the scenery of the Kataura coastline and the Oriental Riviera. Odawara 10km course (Follow in the footsteps of historical figures and cityscape course) Follow in the footsteps of great historical figures from the Meji and Showa era and learn about the industrial culture surrounding the Odawara station precinct. Odawara 6km course (slow and leisurely family course) An easy short distance course suitable for anyone including young children and disabled people. A disabled toilet will be available. For those needing toilet assistance or guidance, please contact the Event Administration office on 0465-38-1198 Manazuru / Yugawara course Start: Manazuru Junior High School Finish: Odawara Castle Park Domon Square Course details Manazuru/Yugawara 20km course (take in the sea breeze of thhe Manazuri Cape and the fragrance of mandarins from the Yugawara mountains) A course rich in natures blessed by the surrounding sea and mountains along the Manazuru Peninsula Finally, get on the train from Yugawara station and alight at Odawara station. The finish will be aim at the Odawara Castle Park Domon Square
Sekkaku Walk	Pre-event walk: Sekkaku course (10km) Date: 17 Nov (Fri) Meeting place: Odawara Castle Park Domon Square Time: Marshalling time 12:000 / Start 12;30 Entry fee: JPY300 Content: This ia a collective group pre-walk for those who will participate in the City March. The walk course theme is Kitahara Hakushu)
Arukon (Walk Meet)	This walk event will be held over the consecutive days. A collobaration project combining walking and community-based marriage (singles mixer event). Dates: 18 Nov (Sat), 19 Nov (Sun) Content: A 6km course which will be followed by a singles party dinner at a restaurant in Odawara city. (Last year's coupling rates was 44%). Entry deadline: 15 Nov (Wed) Entries may close earlier if capacity is reached Registration procedure: Enter at this link Registration is not available through SportsEntry
Education walk: Kids Castle Exploration walk	Event date: 19 Nov (Sun) 12:00noon start Registration desk: 11:30am (Registration will take place at Ninomaru Square and the marshalling area will be at Domon Square Entry fee: 1 family group entry is JPY 1500 Eligibility criteria: Preschool children and parents (a family group consisting of 3 members) Entry limit: Limited to the first 100 groups on a first come first basis. If capacity is not reached, it may be possible to enter on the day General entrans and group participants who have entered the City March on 18 Nov (Sat) may enter for free upon presentation of their entry bib race number at the registration desk
On the day	30km course 7:00 - Registration 7:45 - Departure ceremony 8:00 - Start Regardless of the course, please finish between 12noon - 4pm
Administration office	Kanaga prefecture, Odawara City, Nakasone 236 banchi, Odawa Arena Jokamachi Odawara City March Executive Committee
Terms and conditions	Participants are responsible for the management of their health and only participate if they are in good health condition. In the case of an accident during the event, the event organisers will not be responsible for insurance compensation or anything else beyond initial first aid response. If you have an existing medical condition, please seek permission from your doctor. In the event of an accident such as a natural disaster, severe weather, or outbreak of an epidemic disease, the event may be cancelled. If the event is cancelled, no refunds will be given for entry fees. Compensation will not be provided for expenses such as transportation and accommodation expenses, or certificates. In addition, the event organiser will decide whether to mail out the event materials. (In the case of the event being cancelled after the first day has started, participation/completion certificates may be issued. But if the decision is made to cancel before any events being commenced, participation/completition certificates will not be issued.
Other	Personal information submitted at the time of application, will not be used for any other purpose than the event.
Any queries should be directed to the race committee	Jokamachi Odawara City March Executive Committee Kanaga prefecture, Odawara City, Nakasone 236 banchi, Odawa Arena Tel 0465-38-1198 Website http://www.city.odawara.kanagawa.jp/field/sports/event/2daymarch-18th.html　※Japanese

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