Outline of the Osaka Marathon

Event Osaka Marathon 2013
Organizers Osaka Prefectural Government, City of Osaka, Osaka Association of All Athletics (OAAA)
Co-organizer The Yomiuri Shimbun
Managing Organization Osaka Association of All Athletics (OAAA)
Operational Support Osaka Association of Athletics Federations for the Disabled
Supporting Organizations
(in random order)		 Japan Association of Athletics Federations,
Osaka City Community Promotion Association; Osaka Prefectural Federation of Shopping Center; Osaka Prefectural Federation of Shopping Center Promotion Associations; Osaka City Shopping Streets Association; Kansai Economic Federation; Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Kansai Association of Corporate Executives; Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau; Osaka Amateur Sports Association; Osaka Athletic Association; Osaka Sport Promotion Council; Osaka City Sports and Welfare Association; Osaka City Sport Promotion Council; Osaka City Sports and Greenery Association Osaka City Amateur Sports Association: Osaka Sports Association for the Disabled; Osaka City Welfare and Sports Association for Persons with Disabilities: Osaka Medical Association; Osaka Hospital Association: OSAKA NURSING ASSOCIATION: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Kinki Regional Development Bureau; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Kinki District Transport Bureau; HANSHIN EXPRESSWAY COMPANY LIMITED; YOMIURI LIGHT AND HUMANITY ASSOCIATION; Osaka Prefectural Board of Education; Osaka City Board of Education; The Hochi Shimbun; Mainichi Broad casting System, Inc.; Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (in random order)
Presenting Sponsor K-Opticom Corporation
Official Sponsors Mizuno; Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; Duskin Co., LTD.; Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd.; Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc.; Evermére Cosmetics Co.,Ltd.; ASAHI BREWERIES, LTD.; SEIKO HOLDINGS CORPORATION; KNT Co., Ltd.; Photocreate Co., Ltd.; NIPPON EXPRESS CO., LTD.; The Osaka City Shinkin Bank; ONE DINING co.,Ltd.; Advance Create Co.,Ltd.; TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Official Suppliers FM802; EZAKI GLICO CO., LTD.; NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION; Dole Japan, Inc.; Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Events
1.Marathon
(1)Elite runners　　(2)General runners　　(3)Wheelchair race
2.Challenge Run (8.8 km)
Date & Time Sunday, October 27, 2013
  • 8：55　Wheelchair race begins
  • 9：00　Marathon and Challenge Run begin
  • 10：50　Challenge Run finishes
  • 11：15　Wheelchair race fi nishes
  • 16：00 Marathon finishes
Broadcasters Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation and Mainichi Broadcasting System, Inc.
Course
（Marathon）		 Start: Osaka Castle Park. Finish: INTEX Osaka.
<Course certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) and by the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races (AIMS)>
Course
（Challenge Run）		 Start: Osaka Castle Park. Finish: Osaka City Hall.
（Course does not meet official specifications, thus times will not be recognized for records）
CompetitionRules The races are conducted in accordance with the FY2013 rules and regulations set forth by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), the Japan Association of Athletics Federations for the Disabled (JAAFD), and the Osaka Marathon.
Time Limits Marathon : 7 hours; Challenge Run : 1 hour 50 minutes
  • *1 Time limits are based on gun time.
  • *2 Cut-off times are set at each checkpoint due to the limited duration of traffic control, security, and event operation. Athletes who fail to pass a checkpoint before cut-off time will be disqualified. Those who lag behind excessively may also be asked to leave the course at any time. Runners considered unable to clear cut-off times may be asked to end the race at a point other than a checkpoint.
Number of Entrants
  • Marathon　28,000
  • Challenge Run　2,000
Qualifications
1.Marathon: Athletes born on or before April 1, 1995
Elite runners: Athletes registered with the JAAF
ii) General runners: Athletes not registered with the JAAF
* Categories i) and ii) are both open to men and women,
including athletes recommended by the organizers from Japan and abroad, capable of completing the race within 6 hours 30 minutes.
iii) Wheelchair race: Open to 50 men and women capable of completing the race within 2 hours 20 minutes in a racing wheelchair (in accordance with
2.Challenge Run: Athletes born on or before April 1, 1998
Open to men and women, including athletes recommended by the organizers from Japan and abroad, capable of completing the race within 1 hour 20 minutes.
* Challenge Run is limited to non-wheelchair users.
Entry Fee
（Individuals）
Marathon
From Japan: 10,000 yen
From abroad: 12,000 yen
Challenge Run
From Japan: 5,000 yen
From abroad: 6,000 yen
*Each participant must make at least two ¥500 charity contributions, which are additional to the participation fees.
Application
（Individuals）
1.Application method
(1) Internet / Mobile phone websites
(2) Dedicated money transfer form　Convenient Japan Post Bank / Post Office counter
2.Application processing fees
(1) Internet / Mobile phone websites: none
(2) Dedicated money transfer form: 500 yen
3.Application period
(1) Internet / Mobile phone websites
From Wednesday April 3, 2013 to 5 pm Wednesday May 1, 2013
(2) Dedicated money transfer form
From Wednesday April 3, 2013 to Friday April 19, 2013 (Forms postmarked on this day will be deemed valid)
4.Selection
Entrants will be selected by drawing if applications exceed capacity.
*Depending on circumstances, notifications of additional drawings may be provided.
5.Selection Results
(1) Internet / Mobile phone websites
Notification via email is planned for the beginning of June.
(2) Dedicated money transfer form
Notification via post is planned for the beginning of June.
6.Payment from successful applicants
Successful applicants (or a representative in the case of a pair or group) are required to transfer the entry fee to the designated account by the due date stipulated.

Selection will be nullified if no remittance is made. Depending on the method of payment, participants may need to pay an application processing fee.
Charities Donation fee Each participant must make at least two ¥500 charity
contributions, which are additional to the participation fees.
Check-in
1.Schedule
October 25, 2013 – October 26, 2013
2.Location
INTEX Osaka
3.Time
11:00 am to 7:30 pm (last admission)
(1) Please check-in on either of the days listed above.
(2) Check-in will be closed on the day of the marathon
(October 27).

(3) Check-in will be closed outside of the times listed above.

(4) Identification will be required to verify participants' identities at registration.

(Check-in on behalf of others will not be accepted)
(5) Information for check-in of participants using wheelchairs will be provided separately.
Reward for participation A t-shirt will be given as a reward for participation.
(Please refer to the following when entering your size.)
Size SS S M L O XO
Height
（Rough guide）		 160㎝ 165cm 170cm 175cm 180cm 185cm
Chest size
（Rough guide）		 84cm 88cm 92cm 96cm 100cm 104cm
（JASPO standard) *If you do not specify a t-shirt size in your application, you will be assigned an S size if female and M size if male.
Other
  1. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event the Osaka Marathon is cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the organizers.
  2. Entrants are expected to train sufficiently, receive a physical checkup, and otherwise be well prepared for the event.
  3. Participation while carrying items unnecessary to competition is not allowed.
  4. At the event, including on the course, entrants are prohibited from wearing or displaying logos or trademarks representing a company or product name for the purpose of advertising.
  5. The organizers will transport entrants' baggage from start to finish locations. Please note that road traffic conditions may delay arrival of baggage.
  6. The organizers will not be responsible for entrants tardiness due to public transport or road traffic conditions on marathon day.
  7. The organizers may permit the commissioned sale of photographs and other approved products.
  8. For event-related matters not covered above, please follow the instructions of the organizers.
  9. Receipts for entry fees
    • Payment via credit card
    Receipts will not be issued. Entrants are asked to substitute the credit card company's account or billing statement for an official receipt.
  10. These application guidelines are for the 3rd Osaka Marathon.
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