22nd Annual Early spring Usuzumi cherryblossom Roman walk
- Date:
- 16 Mar 2019(Sat) - 17 Mar 2019(Sun)
- Application period:
- 26 Nov 2018(Mon) - 28 Feb 2019(Thu)
- Venue:
- Aichi Prefecture, Gifu Prefecture
- Emperor Keitai ancient path
- Owari no kuni - Ichinomiya - Mino no kuni - Neo
- Going back to 1500 years ago, it is said that Emperor Keitai moved to Neo, Motosu City from Owarinokuni Ichinomiya. In taking the Emperor's throne, when he left Neo, as a memorial gift, he planted the Usuzumi cherryblossom.
- A pleasant walk amongst large trees and early blooming spring flowers.
The 60km course follows the legend of the Usuzumi cherryblossom and the journey of Emperor Keitai when he walked from Masumida shrine, Ichinomiya to Neodani, Motosu city. Day 1 covers a portion of the course with distances of 5km, 13km, 30km. And on Day 2, two courses take in the culture and history of the Motosu city area.
- All Japan Walking Cup Gifu prefecture certified/official competition
- International Citizens Sports Federation official competition
- Japan Citizen's Sports Federation official competition
- Tokai Hokuriku Marching League Official Tournament
This event follows the course of the Emperor Teikoku and the Usumi sakura trees. However the cherryblossoms won't yet be bloom at the time of this event. The Uszumi cherryblossom trees usually bloom mid-late April.
COURSE MAP
| Category | Start time | Registration Fee (and period) |
Status |
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| For those who live/reside outside of Motosu city * You must be in good healthy condition and agree to abide by the rules and walking manner. * Participants who register for the first day of the event, will receive free entry for the second day's events. * If you are participating on Day 1 (16 March), please select the desired category event. |
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| 60km course participants: General (16 March) | 06:10 | 2,500JPY | Open |
| 60km course participants: Under 18 years old (including high school students) (16 March) | 06:10 | 1,200JPY | Open |
| Under 30km course participants: General (16 March) | - | 1,500JPY | Open |
| Under 30km course participants: Under 18 years old (including high school students) (16 March) | - | 600JPY | Open |
| Day 2 only participant: General entry (17 March) | 08:45 | 1,000JPY | Open |
| Day 2 only participant: Under 18 years old (including high school students) (17 March) | 08:45 | 500JPY | Open |
| Participants who live/reside within Motosu city | |||
| 60kmコース参加：一般 【本巣市内在住】 【3/16】 *only for Participants who live/reside within Motosu city |
06:10 | 1,250JPY | Open |
| 60kmコース参加：高校生 【本巣市内在住】 【3/16】 *only for Participants who live/reside within Motosu city |
06:10 | 600JPY | Open |
| 60kmコース参加：中学生以下 【本巣市内在住】 【3/16】 *only for Participants who live/reside within Motosu city |
06:10 | Free | Open |
| 30km以下のコースに参加：一般 【本巣市内在住】 【3/16】 *only for Participants who live/reside within Motosu city |
- | 750JPY | Open |
| 30km以下のコースに参加：高校生 【本巣市内在住】 【3/16】 *only for Participants who live/reside within Motosu city |
- | 300JPY | Open |
| 30km以下のコースに参加：中学生以下 【本巣市内在住】 【3/16】 *only for Participants who live/reside within Motosu city |
- | Free | Open |
| 2日目のみに参加：一般 【本巣市内在住】 【3/17】 *only for Participants who live/reside within Motosu city |
08:45 | 500JPY | Open |
| 2日目のみに参加：高校生 【本巣市内在住】 【3/17】 *only for Participants who live/reside within Motosu city |
08:45 | 250JPY | Open |
| 2日目のみに参加：中学生以下 【本巣市内在住】 【3/17】 *only for Participants who live/reside within Motosu city |
08:45 | Free | Open |
| Option | Registration Fee (and period) |
Status |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch (Day 2 participant only) * Only Day 2 participants, please select this option if you need Lunch. * Please note that if you have not selected to participate in day 2, it will be invalid. |
500JPY | Open |
Important points to note when registering
Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian (separate registration is required).
Participants who register for the first day of the event, will receive free entry for the second day's events.
It is also OK to enter just one of the days.
Discount entry for Residents of Motosu city
Participants who live in Motosu city only need to pay half price for entry fee (junior high school students and younger are free)
| Participant eligibility criteria | You must be in good healthy condition and agree to abide by the rules and walking manner. Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a parent/guardian |
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| Entry/registration fee | Advance registration: Motosu city residents is half price (junior high school students and younger are free) Day 1 - 60km course General entry: 2500JPY Under 18year old (including high school students entry: 1200JPY - 30km course / 13km course / 5km course General entry: 1500JPY Under 18year old (including high school students entry: 600JPY Day 2 - 23km course / 12km course General entry: 1000JPY Under 18year old (including high school students entry: 500JPY Registration on the day Day 1 - 60km course General entry: 3000JPY Under 18year old (including high school students entry: 1500JPY - 30km course / 13km course / 5km course General entry: 2000JPY Under 18year old (including high school students entry: 1000JPY Day 2 - 23km course / 12km course General entry: 1000JPY Under 18year old (including high school students entry: 500JPY Participants who register for the first day of the event, will receive free entry for the second day's events. (It is also possible to enter just one of the days). Accident insurance is included in the entry fee. After registering in advance, if you wish to change your desired course, please apply to change it on the day of the event. If changing to the 60km course, a price difference apples. Please pay at the time of registering on the day of the event. Please note that if you're changing from the 60km course to another course, please note that the difference in price will not be refunded. In the event of natural disaster or if the event is cancelled due to reason's outside of the Organiser's control, once registration payment is paid, there will be no refund. |
| Pin badge, course map, race bib number, neck towel * Breakfast and a drink will be provided to participants in the 60km event. * Items will be distributed after one hour from the start line at Komyoji playing field. |
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| Lunch | On the second day only, lunch bento (500yen) will be provided Application is by advance registration only. Please pay the fee at the time of registering. Show your participation registration certificate, and bring it you with to the start. * Please note that there is nowhere to purchase lunch on the 5km or 13 course on Day 1, nor on Day 2. * If the event is cancelled, no refund will be given for the lunch fee. In addition, no changes or refunds will be given after registering and paying for the lunch. |
| Participation benefits | - Free admission ticket (Sakura Museum, Neo earthquake observation museum) - Usuzumi onsen discount voucher - Lucky dip prize (at Usuzumi Park) *First day only etc |
| Participant notification | For those who register advance, the participant confirmation/notification postcard will be mailed out to you. Please be sure to bring it with you on the day. Expected postal period 22 Feb - 11 March. (Please understand that in order to prevent loss, it will be posted out close to the event day). |
| Registration method | Advance registration Registration deadline: 28 February 2019 After the deadline, you will have to register on the day of the event. For those who register by Thursday 31 January, your name will appear on the program booklet that will be distributed on the day. Please further note that your name may not be published if you apply close to the deadline. For participants who register in advance, the confirmation notification postcard will be mailed. Please bring it with you on the day of the event. Registration on the day On the day, please register and pay for your desired course, within the applicable registration time. Please note that if you register on the event day, you may miss out on the participant souvenirs and goods as there are limited quantities. |
| Things to bring | Participant confirmation notice (postcard), health insurance card, water/drink, your own cup, rain gear, hat, towel etc. Water supply stations are provided on each course. To be environmentally friendly, paper/plastic cups are not provided. Please bring your own cup. Umbrellas whilst walking are forbidden during the event. In the event of rain on the day, please bring and use raincoats and rain protective clothing. |
| Other | Baggage can be kept at the start point and will be available for pick up at the goal/finish line. However we will not look after valuables. Please pick up your baggage by 7pm on Day 1, and by 2pm on Day 2. On the first day, a free shuttle bus will run from Usuzumi Park to Tarumi station. The last departure from Usuzumi Park is 6:45pm. The course route may be changed depending on the weather. |
| Information regarding carparking | Day 1: 30km, 13km Day 2: 23km, 12km (free carparking available) For further details, please check the Course details/information below For those coming by bus or train |
| Temporary shuttle bus | Departure from Tarumi station Only in operation on the first day (Shuttle bus will not operate on Day 2) Between 3:30pm-5:30pm, the bus will depart every 30minutes (Departure time may vary depending on the number of passengers.) Where to alight/get off the bus Nabehara Pocket Park: 300JPY Morera Gifu: 700JPY JR Hozumi station: 1000JPY |
| Course details | Day 1, 16 March (Saturday), Goal check-in will be open until 6:30pm. Please note that the starting point varies depending on the course. 60km course Departure start ceremony: 6:10am Registration: 5:30am - 6;30am Start point: Masumida shrine (Aichi prefecture, Ichinomiya city Masumida 1-2-1) Goal/finish: Usuzumi Park (Motosu city, Neodani Usuzumi Park) Access 10min walk from JR Owari-Ichinomiya station / Meitetsu Ichinomiya station 30km course Departure start ceremony: 9:00am Registration: 8:00am - 8:50am Star point: Malera Gifu (Gifu prefecture, Motosu city, The venue is on the eastern side of the parking list of Malera Gifu Mitsuhashi 1100) Access Free carparking available East side of the Malera Gifu train station (Tarumi railway) Approx. 30min by bus from JR Hozumi station Approx. 40min by bus from JR Gifu station Approx. 40min by bus from Meitetsu Gifu station Goal: Usuzumi Park (Motosu city, Neodani Usuzumi Park) 13km course Departure time: Departure will be after registration Registration: 10:30am-11:45am Start point: Nabera Pocket Park (Gifu prefecture, Motosu city, Sawara 452-1 Access 10min from Terami rail Nabehara station Free carparking available Carparking space is however limited. Please come by public transport if possible. Goal: Usuzumi Park (Motosu city, Neodani Usuzumi Park) 5km course Departure time: Departure will be after registration Registration: 10:30am-11:45am Start point: Tarumi railway Takao station (Gifu prefecture, Motosu city, Neo Takao) Access Approx. 1 hour from Tarumi railway Ogaki station No carparking available Goal: Usuzumi Park (Motosu city, Neodani Usuzumi Park) Day 2: Sunday 17 March Goal registration: Until 2pm 23km course / 12km course Opening/start ceremony: 8:45am Registration: 8:30am-9am Start point: Tarumi railway Takao station (Gifu prefecture, Motosu city, Neo Takao) Access 1hr 10min from Tarumi railway Oogaki station Free carparking available Goal: Tarumi railway Tarumi station (Gifu prefecture, Motosu city, Takao) |
| Event Organising Committee | Gifu prefecture, Motosu city, Shimomakuwa 1000 22nd Annual Early spring Usuzumi cherryblossom Roman walk Organising Committee (Motosu city, Education board, Social education section) TEL 058-323-7764 FAX 058-323-2964 |
| Entry committee | Early spring Usuzumi cherryblossom Roman walk entry committee (SportsEntry department) https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/inquiry/en Registration time: 10am - 5pm (Except Saturday, Sunday and Public holidays) |
| Event day confirmation hotline | The hotline will be available from 5am on Event Day 1 and from 6am on Event Day 2, to confirm if the event is cancelled or not. Event day confirmation hotline: 0180-99-3338 Announcement will be made via automated voice guidance |
| Important points to note | Advance registration deadline Payment to be made by 28 February 2019. After the advance registration deadline has passed, you will only be able to register on the day. After registration is complete, no refund of entry fee is possible. Information collected at the time of registration will only be used for the purposes of the management of this event. Walking rules Observe the traffic rules/regulations and follow the instructions/directions of event staff. Please wear appropriate walking shoes and clothing. You cannot depart before the start time. At the Start, a start confirmation sticker will be distributed. Please check the location of the toilets on the map, and use as soon as possible. Please take and carry all rubbish with you. Please do not litter. Disclaimer Participants should participate with full responsibility for their health management. In the event of an accident, the Race Organiser accepts no responsibility other than basic emergency first aid response in accordance with the limits of the accident insurance policy that the event is covered by. Please note the event may be cancelled in the event of unforeseen circumstances (such as natural disaster, bad weather etc). In such a situation, the event programme and materials will be mailed out, but the entry free will not be refunded and a completion/finisher's certificate cannot be provided. |
| This event is not a competition. Whilst abiding by the traffic rules and enjoying nature, the aim is to reach the goal/finish line by 6:30pm on day 1 and by 2pm on day 2. Please follow instructions and directions from event staff Participants who can't abide by traffic rules and proper conduct as pedestrians will be disqualified and the entry cancelled. If you expect that you won't be able to make the goal/finish line within the designated time limit, please call the below number. To ensure everyone's safety and account for everyone, if you decide to withdraw, or drop out during the event, please be sure to contact the following number below and inform us. Contact number for inquiries on the day of the event (Neo community centre): 0581-38-2515 Registration time: Day 1: 6:30am-6:30pm Day 2: 9am - 2pm The opening times for each rest station are indicated on the course information map that will be distributed. Please observe the departure start time. In order to receive a Completion Finisher's Certificate, you will need to receive the stickers or stamp given out at the start point, the checkpoints and at the goal line as proof. |
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| Any questions |
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