<Note> Companions of visually impaired participants are free of charge. Such companions may be of any gender.

*1 The time limit will be based on the starting gun.

*2 Course closure times will be set for traffic, security, and event operation purposes. Runners who are extremely behind the cut-off time pace will be required to stop competing not only at the designated course closure points but also at any time or place.

*3 A separate administrative fee will be required at the time of entry procedures.

*4 In addition to the entry fee, accommodation and other travel plan costs will be required.

*5 Charity donations are included. Participants will select a charity to support from a list of organizations provided by the Organizers.

*6 All categories other than the Overseas, Elite, and Online Marathon are open to residents of Japan only.

*7 The Elite category is available to athletes who meet the eligibility requirements.

*8 To be accepted as advanced entries.

*9 The Online Marathon will be available to participants at any time and place during the event period. Details are as specified in the separate guidelines. (Please note that the participation records will be unofficial.)

*10 Shipping costs for commemorative goods of participation, finisher prizes, etc., are included.

Female athletes who are 19 years of age or older on race day.

1. General (Members and non-members of the JAAF, etc.)

*The use of wheelchairs is not permitted.

*Visually impaired participants who have difficulty running by themselves may have one companion. The companion may be of any gender. Guide dogs are not permitted.

An additional female companion may be required if the companion is male and the participant has difficulty walking or changing clothes alone in the event’s women-only areas, including the women’s dressing area at the start/finish.

*The Heart Support Category is for the following female athletes and will require a certificate, etc. to be presented at the time of number pickup.

-Runners who have taken a lifesaving course on or after March 9, 2022.

-Healthcare professionals and other qualified personnel.

2. Elite

(1) Female athletes who meet the following conditions (i) and (ii).

(i) FY2024 JAAF Members who are 19 years of age or older on race day.

(ii) Athletes who have achieved one of the following records as JAAF Members at a certified competition in or outside Japan on or after March 1, 2023, and before the application deadline.

a)Marathon                  Under 3 h 00 min 00 s
b)30 km		             Under 2 h 02 min 00 s
c)Half Marathon	     Under 1 h 20 min 00 s
d)20 km, 20,000 m	     Under 1 h 15 min 00 s
e)10 km, 10,000 m	     Under    35 min 00 s

(2) Athletes recommended by the JAAF.

(3) Foreign- or Japan-based athletes invited by the JAAF.

(4) Athletes ranked in the top 100 of the JMC Points Ranking (JMC Series III) for women.

(1) Procedure

Online application (Please visit the entry websites linked from the race official website.)

(2) Period (Domestic/General Drawing)

From 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 (Japan time).

(3) Determination of Participants

If the number of applications exceeds the capacity, participants will be selected by a draw.

The drawing results will be notified by early October (tentative).

(4) Payment

Winners of the drawing will be required to pay the entry fee into the designated bank account before the due date. Failure to pay the fee within the designated period will invalidate the race entry.

[Residents of Japan]

*Applications for the Challenge Entry Category will start from Thursday, July 7 in series. Details will be announced on the race official website.

*Applications for the Travel Plan Category will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 13, to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 26 (Japan time).

*Applications for the Charity Category will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11 (Japan time).

*Applications for the Heart Support Category will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 12 (Japan time).

*Applications for the Online Marathon will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 18, to 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 31 (Japan time) based on the guidelines specified separately.

* Applications for the Elite Field will be accepted from Monday, December 2.

[Overseas Residents and Applicants Who Prefer Applications in English]

*Applications for the Overseas Category will be accepted from 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, to 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, Japan time (A draw may follow the applications if the number of applications exceeds the capacity). Package plans will be available as advance entries. Details will be announced on the race official website.

*Applications for the Online Marathon will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18, to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31 (Japan time) based on the guidelines specified separately.

(1) Overall: Top 8 finishers

(2) Age Groups: Top 3 finishers

*Age Groups are divided into teens/20s, and every 10-year group over 30.

*Overall Awards will be given based on the gross time from the starting gun, while Age Group Awards will be determined by the net time taken from the moment when the start line is crossed.

*Winners of the Overall Awards and athletes in the Elite Field will be excluded from nominations for the Age Group Awards. No ceremony will be held for the Age Group Awards, and certificates will be mailed at a later date.

(1) All participants must give full consideration to their physical conditions and make thorough preparations for race participation, including sufficient training and a medical check-up prior to race day.

(2) The registration status of all JAAF Members will be checked, so please be sure to complete the registration before applying to this race and enter accurate information.

(3) No designs, logos, or trademarks representing corporate or product names may be worn or displayed for advertising purposes at the event site (including the race course). Making assertions or advertising with banners, signs, etc., is prohibited.

(4) Photographs, etc., may be sold on consignment with the approval of the Organizers.

(5) This race is a partner race of the Abbott World Marathon Majors Marathon Tours & Travel Age Group World Rankings.

(6) In addition to the above, participants must follow instructions given by the Organizers with respect to any matters regarding the event.

(1) Applicants must understand and agree to these Application Guidelines before applying for this race. No changes to events (race distance), cancellations, or refunds of entry fees for personal reasons shall be accepted after application.

(2) Duplicate applications by the same person are not permitted.

(3) Simultaneous participation in the Nagoya City Marathon is not permitted.

(4) False declarations of age, gender, records, etc., or participation of unregistered persons in place of the registered applicants (foul participation) are prohibited. Any individual or group discovered to have committed foul participation will not only be disqualified but may also be banned from entries to future editions of this race.

(5) No substitute participation or transfer of entry rights is allowed in this race. Any applicant who is discovered to have committed such an act will be disqualified, and the Organizers will not provide any compensation.

(6) In the event that falls within the above (2), (3), (4), or (5), the entry fee will not be refunded after application.

(7) The information provided at the time of application may not be amended, altered, or cancelled after submission. If there is any issue with the registered information, the Administrative Office will contact the applicant by email or phone.

(8) Phone inquiries to the Runner Call Center or the Administrative Office regarding the application status are not accepted.

(9) The Organizers will not be responsible for any delays in application attributable to Internet connection problems, etc.

(10) All applicants for the General Drawing category will be notified of the draw results on “My Page” of the GO SPORTS WEB. The results will also be sent to the applicant’s registered email addresses; however, the Organizers will not reconfirm any non-delivery or non-receipt due to an incomplete email address or any other reasons. All applicants are strongly requested to check the results on My Page as there may be cases where the notification emails are considered a bulk distribution and cannot reach the applicant’s inbox.

(11) Failure to pay the entry fee by the designated date will result in automatic cancellation and ineligibility to participate in the race.

(12) If the event is unable to be held as planned due to force majeure, etc., an online marathon (virtual race) will be held as an alternative event for the whole or part of participants (chosen by a draw, etc.) and the relevant runners will be asked to participate in it. In such case, the entry fee will not be refunded, and participants will not be granted the right to run in the next edition of the event.

(13) The Organizers will not be responsible for any late arrivals to the event or necessary registration procedures due to delays in public transportation or traffic conditions.

(14) The Organizers reserve the portrait rights and the rights to publish videos, photographs, articles, records, and location information during the event and applicants’ names, ages, birth dates, addresses (country, prefecture, or city/town/village), etc. on TV, newspapers, magazines, and websites.

(15) In case of injury or illness of a participating runner during the event, the Organizers will provide first aid to the runner and, if necessary, arrange emergency transportation. In such cases, the Organizers will provide the runner’s name, address, contact information, medical history, etc., to the medical institution and emergency responders. All participants shall be deemed to have agreed that the Organizers will request the hospital to which the participant has been transported to disclose her medical information.

(16) The Organizers will not be liable for any injury, illness, loss of personal belongings, or accident during the event in any way beyond the administration of emergency first-aid relief unless such is caused by the Organizers’ intentional act or gross negligence. However, in case of slight negligence of the Organizers, the Organizers will be liable up to the insured amount.

(17) The Organizers will handle the personal information of participants in compliance with the laws and regulations for the protection of personal information. Participants shall agree in advance that the Organizers will use such information to provide participation information, notify records and related information, provide services from event sponsors, supporters, and relevant organizations, and announce the results (rankings), etc., for the purpose of improving the quality of services to participants.

(18) This event shall be conducted in compliance with all relevant laws of Japan. In addition, the event will be managed in accordance with the conditions prevailing at the time, with reference to precautions and other information issued by the government, the Japan Sports Agency, and the JAAF. If a participant does not meet the participation standards, etc., set by the event, she may be denied participation in the event or entry to the venue. In such case, the entry fee will not be refunded.

(19) In addition to the above Terms of Application, this event will be conducted in accordance with the race instructions set forth separately by the Organizers.