福岡マラソン2017 〜FUKUOKA MARATHON2017〜

福岡から糸島へ。2つの都市を結ぶ42.195kmのドラマ「福岡マラソン」の開催です。都市と自然のコントラストが美しいコンパクトシティを体感し、めくるめく風景、人々の温かさ、美味しい食材など、この街の魅力を五感で楽しめる、福岡ファンが世界中にひろがる大会を目指します。さあ、フィニッシュの先に待っている感動に満ちた未来をご一緒に。

Race name

FUKUOKA MARATHON 2017
Organizers

Fukuoka City, Itoshima City, Fukuoka Amateur Athletic Association
Co-organizer

The Nishinippon Shimbun Co., Ltd.
Planning/administration

Fukuoka Marathon Executive Committee
Managing organization

Fukuoka Amateur Athletic Association
Operational support

Fukuoka City Athletic Association
Special support

Kyushu Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd.
The Asahi Shimbun Company
Supporting organizations (Tentative)

Fukuoka Prefecture / Fukuoka Prefecture Board of Education / Fukuoka City Board of Education / Itoshima City Board of Education / Fukuoka City sports Association / Itoshima City sports Association / Fukuoka City sports Association for the Disabled / Fukuoka City Sports Promotion Committee / Itoshima City Sports Promotion Committee / Fukuoka Recreation Association / Fukuoka City Liaison Council for Women's Sports / Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Itoshima City Chamber of Commerce and Industry / Junior Chamber International Fukuoka / We Love Tenjin / Fukuoka Convention & Visitors Bureau / Itoshima City Tourist Association / Fukuoka City Medical Association / Itoshima City Medical Association / Japanese Red Cross Society Fukuoka Branch / Fukuoka City Municipal of Chairpersons from Seven Wards / Itoshima City Council for Ward Chairpersons / Fukuoka-Kitakyushu Expressway Public Corporation / Fukuoka Prefecture Bus Association / Fukuoka City Taxi Association / Fukuoka Trucking Association / Kyushu Railway Company / Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd. / Showa Bus Co., Ltd. / Fukuoka City Council Marathon Confederation / Committee for the Creation of a World-class Fukuoka Marathon / Fukuoka Runners Club Network / Fukuoka Marathon Itoshima Cooperative (in no particular order)
Date and time
November 12 (Sun), 2017 *Races will take place rain or shine.
- 8:15 – Wheelchair race starts
- 8:20 – Marathon/Fun run starts
- 15:20 – Marathon finishes
Rules

All races are administered in accordance with the 2017 Rules of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) and the regulations for this competition.
Courses
1. （1）Marathon
  
  Start: Tenjin area (Tenjin Intersection, Watanabe-dori), Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
  Finish: Itoshima City Koryu Plaza Shima-kan 〈 Course certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations 〉
2. （2）Wheelchair race and fun run
  
  Start: Tenjin area (Tenjin Intersection, Watanabe-dori), Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City
  Finish: Fukuoka City Museum area

Events, number of entrants, time limits and entry fees

Event		Category	No. of entrants	Time limit	Fee
Marathon （42.195km）	Registered athletes General runners	Individuals Groups	12,000 ※1 ※2	7 hours	Domestic: ¥10,800
Marathon （42.195km）	Registered athletes General runners	Individuals Groups	12,000 ※1 ※2	7 hours	Overseas: ¥12,960
Wheelchair race （5.2km）	High school students and above	Individuals	20 ※2	30 minutes	¥3,240
Wheelchair race （5.2km）	Junior high school students	Individuals	20 ※2	30 minutes	¥2,160
Fun run （5.2km）	High school students and above	Individuals Groups	2,000 ※2	65 minutes	¥3,240
Fun run （5.2km）	Junior high school students	Individuals Groups	2,000 ※2	65 minutes	¥2,160

※1)2,000 local advance applications (residents of Fukuoka City or Itoshima City) and 300 overseas advance applications for the marathon are included in the number.

※2)100 advance applications for Fukuoka Sports Support Runners and 200 applications for volunteer category are included in the number.

(1)The fun run is not a competitive event but is meant for the enjoyment of entrants. Entrants in this event will not have their times recorded or receive awards. Also, the start line for the fun run will be set behind the last blocks for the marathon.
(2)Time limits are based on gun time.
(3)Duplicate applications cannot be made for individual entry and group entry.
(4)Applications for group entry can only be made online (via a PC or smartphone).

Qualifications
- （1）Marathon:
  
  Athletes born on or before April 1, 1999 (excluding high school students)
  i) Registered athletes: Athletes registered with JAAF as of fiscal 2017
  ii) General: Those not registered with JAAF
  Categories i) and ii) are both open to men and women capable of completing the race within 6 hours 45 minutes including athletes from Japan and overseas who have been recommended by Fukuoka Marathon.
  
  （2）Wheelchair race:
  
  Open to men and women of junior high school age and above (excluding non-handicapped persons) capable of completing a race within 30 minutes in a racing wheelchair (in accordance with the Rules of the Japan Para Athletics).
  
  （3）Fun run:
  
  Open to men and women of junior high school age and above capable of completing a race within 50 minutes.
- ※Entrants in the marathon and fun run who have disabilities and who find it difficult to run unaided can be accompanied by an escort and/or a guide runner (blind dogs not permitted).
- ※Entrants are not allowed to participate in the marathon or fun run in a wheelchair.
Fancy dress
1. （1）Entrants competing in the registered athletes section are not permitted to run in fancy dress.
2. （2）All other entrants are permitted to wear fancy dress as long as their costume is suitable for a sporting event. Costumes that are offensive or pose a risk to other runners are not permitted.
3. （3）Entrants are prohibited from inviting non-entrants onto the course to run with them. Entrants are also not allowed to run with baby strollers or pets.
4. Please be aware that entrants may be disqualified prior to or during events at the discretion of the organizers if they are deemed to have violated any of the above-mentioned points (1) – (3).

Checkpoints

（1）Multiple checkpoints are set throughout the course due to limitations in traffic control, security concerns and event operation. Entrants who fail to pass a checkpoint before the cut-off time will be disqualified. Entrants will be directed to board a rescue vehicle by a member of staff in the event of disqualification.
（2）The organizers may disqualify entrants even before the cut-off time if the organizers deem that the entrants cannot pass a checkpoint before the cut-off time, or that they cannot continue the race.

Marathon

Place		Distance	Cut-off Time
1	Momochi Central Park	5.3km	9:25
2	Before Odo Nishi intersection	9.9km	10:09
3	After Imajuku Station intersection	14.3km	10:52
4	Ito Campus, Kyushu University	19.8km	11:44
5	Imazu Sports Park	25.0km	12:33
6	Kitazaki Elementary School	29.8km	13:20
7	Showa Bus Nishiura Depot	32.9km	13:50
8	Before Imuta intersection	36.9km	14:28
9	Before Yoshida three-way-forked road	40.1km	14:59
-	Finish	42.195km	15:20

Wheelchair race

Place		Distance	Cut-off Time
1	After Welfare Center intersection	0.86km	8:20
-	Finish	5.2km	8:45

Fun run

Place		Distance	Cut-off Time
-	Finish	5.2km	9:25

Application periods
1. （1）Internet
  April 17th (Mon) 10:00 am – May 22nd (Mon) 5:00 pm, 2017
2. （2）Designated money transfer form
  April 17th (Mon) – May 15th (Mon), 2017 (as indicated by the postmark on the envelope)
Application (individuals)
1. （1）Method: Internet or designated money transfer form
  ※Applicants for individual entry are not eligible to make duplicate applications for group entry.
2. （2）Selection: Entrants will be selected by drawing lots if applications exceed capacity.
3. （3）Payment: Successful applicants are required to transfer the entry fee by the stipulated date.
Application (groups)
1. （1）Method: Internet only (applications cannot be made through the designated money transfer form)
  ※Applicants for group entry are not eligible to make duplicate applications for individual entry.
  ※A single group can consist of 2 – 10 members.
2. （2）Selection: Entrants will be selected by drawing lots if applications exceed capacity.
3. （3）Payment: Successful applicants are required to transfer the entry fee by the stipulated date.
Check-in
- Time and date:
  
  12 pm – 8 pm on November 10 (Fri)/10 am – 8 pm on November 11 (Sat), 2017(Tentative)
  
  ※ Check-in will be closed on the day of the marathon (November 12).
  
  Venue:
  
  Fureai Park (western side of Fukuoka City Hall) (Tentative)
Awards
- （1）Marathon (overall): 1st – 8th place for both men and women separately
- （2）Marathon (by age group): 1st – 3rd place for both men and women separately (24 years and under, 25–29 years (divided into 5-year age groups up until 74 years), 75 years and above)
- （3）Wheelchair race: 1st – 3rd place for men and women separately
- ※There is no award ceremony for (2). Certificates will be sent to winners at a later date.
- ※There are no awards for the fun run.
Handling of personal information

The organizers are aware of the importance of personal information, and will handle all personal information based on policies on protecting personal information drawn up by the organizers in adherence to the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other related laws.

Personal information is used for the purpose of improving services for marathon entrants, such as the provision of race guides, notifications of records, notification of related information, provision of services from marathon sponsors, supporters and related organizations, the publication of records (rankings etc.), and surveys.

※In some cases, the organizers or Fukuoka Marathon Entry Center will contact applicants to confirm their application details.
Other
- （1）Entry fees/processing fees will not be refunded if the event is cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the organizers, such as earthquakes, wind or flood damage, storms, snowfall, unforeseen occurrences, mishaps, epidemics, or other similar cases.
- （2）Entrants are expected to train sufficiently, undergo a medical checkup, and otherwise be fully prepared for the event. It is your responsibility to check your health condition before participation.
- （3）The organizers will provide only first-aid treatment for accidents or injuries during the race and will compensate for them, if any, within the coverage of the insurance for which they have contracted. The organizers are not held liable for any further medical care or compensation.
- （4）During 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 this service covers only items that fit in the hand luggage bag provided during check-in. Please be aware that traffic conditions may delay the arrival of baggage.
- （6）Parking is not available at the venue, so please use public transportation. The organizers will not be responsible for entrants arriving late due to public transport or road traffic conditions on the day of the marathon.
- （7）In the event of an emergency during the marathon, such as an accident or fire, emergency vehicles may be given access to anywhere along the course. In such cases, races will be temporarily halted on the instructions of staff.
- （8）For organizational and promotional purposes, the organizers or approved third parties may publish video footage, photographs, articles or personal records of the marathon through media including promotional materials such as marathon programs and posters, as well as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and the internet.
- （9）For event-related matters not covered above, please follow the instructions of the organizers.
- （10）Guidelines are subject to change. Announcements will be posted on the Fukuoka Marathon website.