NAGOYA WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR MARATHON 2025

Application Guidelines

Event Name
Event Name NAGOYA WOMEN’S WHEELCHAIR MARATHON 2025
Organizers
Organizers Aichi Prefecture, The Chunichi Shimbun
Co-Organizers
Co-Organizers Nagoya City, Nagoya City Education and Sports Association
Supporting Organizations
Supporting Organizations Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), Japanese Para Sports Association, Japan Para Athletics, Aichi Sports Leader Association for the Disabled, Tokai Gakuen University, Nihon Fukushi University (Provisional)
Managing Organization
Managing Organization Aichi Association of Athletics
Sponsors
Sponsors Gold Sponsor: Niterra Co., Ltd.
Silver Sponsor: New Balance Japan, Inc.
Event
Event Women’s 10 km Race
Schedule
Schedule Sunday, March 9, 2025, Starting at 9:00 a.m.
(Ten minutes before the start of the Nagoya Women’s Marathon)
Course
Course Vantelin Dome Nagoya to Myoon-dori
Number of Participants
Number of Participants A limited number of athletes
Time limit
Time limit

45 minutes
*The time limit will be based on the starting gun.
*Course closure times will be set for traffic, security, and event operation purposes. Additionally, athletes must drop out of the competition if they are extremely behind the cut-off time pace at any point other than the designated course closure points.

【Course Closure Times】(Provisional)

Point Distance from Start Time Limit
Ookute Intersection 3.0km 9:13
Mizuho Ward Office Intersection 6.4km 9:26
Myoon-dori 3 Intersection 8.6km 9:35
Myoon-dori (Finish) 10.0km 9:45
Entry Fee
Entry Fee

Free of charge

*Participants are responsible for other costs including transportation and accommodation.

Qualifications
Qualifications

(1) Female athletes who are invited by the organizers in accordance with the standards specified separately.

(2) Female athletes who are capable of completing a 10 km race within 40 minutes in a racing wheelchair.
- Japan-based athletes: Wheelchair users who hold a physical disability certificate and are approved by the organizers.
- Foreign-based athletes: Wheelchair users who are approved by the organizers.

*Participants will be determined by the organizers among the applicants.

Regulation
Regulation The race will be conducted in accordance with the FY2024 Japan Para Athletics Rules and Regulations and the race instructions of this race.
Entry Application
Entry Application

(1) Procedure
Fill in the separate form and send it along with a qualification record certificate to the following email address.

NWWM Application Form *Under construction


【Send your application to】
run5@gowomen-nagoya.jp
Contact for Nagoya Women’s Wheelchair Marathon
Marathon Festival Nagoya Aichi Organizing Committee Administrative Office

(2) Application Period
From Thursday, August 1, 2024, to Sunday, November 24, 2024

(3) Determination of Participants
All applicants will be notified of their selection results by email in early December (schedule may be subject to change).

Number Pickup
Number Pickup Athlete bibs, etc., wAthlete bibs, etc., will be available for pickup on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
*Pickup will not be available on race day (March 9).
*Details will be provided later by email.
Awards
Awards Top 3 Finishers and Special Award
(Presentation Ceremony Venue: Vantelin Dome Nagoya)
*Awards will be given for the gross time based on the starting gun.
Record Certificate
Record Certificate A record certificate with a gross time measured from the starting gun, a net time measured from the moment when the start line is crossed, and split times measured every 5 km will be mailed to all finishers at a later date.
*Results of this race will not be recognized as Japan Para Athletics official records.
*Certificates will be issued only to athletes who have finished the race before the time limit and not to those who have finished after the time limit.
Personal Information
Personal Information The Organizers recognize the importance of personal information and will comply with the act on the protection of personal information and related laws and regulations and handle personal information in accordance with the Organizers’ policy on personal information protection. Obtained personal information will be used for the race’s qualification screening, program organization and creation, press releases, official website, and other communication necessary for the event management, and may be published in media such as television, radio, newspapers, and the Internet.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous

(1) All participants must give full consideration to their physical conditions and make thorough preparations for the race participation, including sufficient training and a medical check-up prior to race day. If there is a possibility that you have a disease, please consult with your doctor before participating.

(2) The Organizers will transport participants’ baggage from the start point to the finish point. (Note that there will be a limit to the size of baggage to be transported). The arrival of baggage may be delayed due to traffic conditions, etc.

(3) After the competition, the Organizers will provide transportation from the finish venue to the start venue.

(4) Wearing or displaying any design or trademark that represents a company, product, etc. in the event site (including the race course) for an advertising purpose is not permitted. Making assertions or advertising with banners, signs, etc. is not permitted.

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

Terms of application
Terms of application
(Participants must agree to the following Terms of Application before applying for this race.)
*Please make sure to read through the “[Important] Infection Countermeasures against COVID-19” section within these guidelines.

(1) 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 the race.

(2) 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.

(3) 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.

(4) In case of injury, illness, etc. of a participating athlete during the event, the Organizers will provide first aid to the athlete and, if necessary, arrange emergency transportation. In such cases, the Organizers will provide the athlete’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.

(5) The Organizers will not be liable for any injury, illness, loss of personal belongings, or accident during the event in any way beyond the provision of emergency first-aid relief unless such is caused by the Organizers’ intentional act or gross negligence.

(6) 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.

(7) 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.

(8) 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.

Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Official Car
Official Sponsor
Official Supplier
Official Photo Service
Organizer