| Race Name | Osaka Marathon 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | 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 Amateur Sports Association, Osaka City Sports and Welfare Association, Osaka City Sport Promotion Council, Osaka City Sports and Greenery Association, Osaka Para-Sports Association, 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 Broadcasting System, Inc., Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (in random order) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Main Sponsor | K-Opticom Corporation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Official Sponsors | MIZUNO Corporation, Duskin Co., Ltd., Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd., Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co., Inc., Coca-Cola, SEIKO HOLDINGS CORPORATION, KANSAI UNIVERSITY, The Yomiuri Shimbun, Advance Create Co., Ltd., The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited, ASAHI BREWERIES, LTD, KNT Co., Ltd, Photocreate Co., Ltd., NIPPON EXPRESS CO., LTD., The Osaka City Shinkin Bank, Toyota Motor Corporation, Sumitomo Electric, Industries, Ltd., Iwatani Corporation | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cooperation | FM802, imuraya group co., ltd., KOBEYA BAKING CO., LTD., Mon cher Co., Ltd., Aoki shofuan Corporation, The Kishu Tanabe Ume Promotion Committee, EZAKI GLICO CO., LTD., NHK Osaka Station | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Entry fee |
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| Application period |
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| Competition Rules | The races are conducted in accordance with FY2015 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line-up at the start | To ensure a safe and smooth starting operation, waiting blocks will be set up at the start time, regardless of whether you are a JAAF member or not, according to the declared time submitted when applying for entry. Those who did not specify a time will start from the rearmost block. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Costume-clad participation | JAAF members are prohibited from participating in the race dressed in costume. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time Limits | (1) Marathon: 7 hours, Wheelchair race: 2 hours and 20 minutes (2) Challenge Run: 1 hour and 50 minutes ※Time limits are based on gun time. ※Cut-off times are set at each checkpoint due to the limited duration of traffic control, security, and event operation. Those who lag behind excessively may also be asked to end the race at a point other than a checkpoint. |
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| Charity | The Osaka Marathon aims to help people develop a deeper understanding of charitable activities and encourage many of those participating in the race, including runners, supporters on the sidelines and volunteers to participate in such charity programs. Regarding charity donations In addition to the entry fee, we ask participants to donate at least two units (one unit: JPY 500) or more as a condition of entry. ① ：Please select the charity color after verifying the charity theme and activities of the charitable organization you wish to support. ② : For those of you wishing to raise additional donations along with the charity donation ①, please select the charity color and number of units for donations. ※Note 1: You can select multiple colors and units as well as the same color you selected in the charity donation ①. |
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| Charity Program |
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| Nanairo (Rainbow Color) Team Competition | All marathon runners participate in this competition, divided into seven teams. The winner will be the team with the best average time among all finishers. 500 runners selected in a drawing among the finishers of the winning team will be given berth placed for the Osaka Marathon 2016. ※ The charity color which you chose for the charity donation ① will be your team color. (Please see the chart below.) ※ Calculation of the average time and drawing will not apply for those participants in the wheelchair race and challenge run. ※ The entry fee for the Osaka Marathon 2016 must be paid by each participant. |
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| Charity goods | Limited sales available at the time of entry (for successful entrants only) (1) Nanairo (Rainbow Color) Charity T-shirt price: JPY 4,000 ※ JPY 2,000 excluding production cost will be donated to the charitable organizations associated with the color you selected in Charity donations ①. ※ The size will be the same as commemorative T-shirt. ※ There are seven different designs. ※ The designs are subject to change. (2) Nanairo (Rainbow Color) Charity Cap price: JPY 2,000 ※ A portion of sales excluding production costs will be donated to the charitable organizations associated with the color you selected in Charity donations ①. ※ Adjustable size (Around 58 cm – 60 cm) (3) Number card with a nickname You can purchase a “number card with a nickname”, including the name or thoughts you wish to use within five characters on the number card. (for successful entrants only) Please apply for it together at the time of entry. price: JPY 500 ※ A portion of sales will be donated to the charitable organizations associated with the color you selected in Charity donations ①. Eligible people: Non-member of JAAF ※ The application will be accepted only via domestic application site. ※ Printable letters are Chinese characters, hiragana, katakana, alphabets and Arabic numbers, within 5 characters in double-byte characters or ten characters in single-byte printable characters. ※ Please note that symbols such as ☆ and ♪ are unavailable and even if you add such symbols, they will be deleted. ※ Some names such as commercial names, trade names and others that the event organizer considers inappropriate may be rejected. |
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| Runners who were unsuccessful in applying | Those who individually applied for both the Osaka Marathon 2013 and 2014 via website and were not selected for either event will have applications prioritized in this drawing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Entry from overseas | For those living overseas, please apply via an overseas application site. ※ When domestic residents (in Japan) apply from the Japanese entry site, the domestic entry fee will be charged. However, all information from the Osaka Marathon Oganization is provided only in Japanese. |
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| Doping control | Doping control tests will be carried out in accordance with the IAAF Rules and/or Japan Anti-Doping Code. For doping control tests carried out before or after the Osaka Marathon 2015, a sample of urine or blood or both will be collected. People nominated should take the test as instructed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TUE application | Those athletes who have to use prohibited substances / methods covered under the Prohibited List International Standard for the purpose of treating disease must file an application for TUE (therapeutic use exemption). Please visit the following website for further details. ▼JAAF Medical Committee (http://www.jaaf.or.jp/medical/index.html) ▼Japan Anti-Doping Agency (JADA) (http://www.playtruejapan.org/) |
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| Terms and Conditions of the Osaka Marathon | 1. The event organizer cannot accept applications by applicants who disagree with the concept of charity programs. 2. Please note that each individual applicant can only apply for one race. Duplicate race entry applications / participations for City Athletes, individual runners, pair / group runners, Charity Runners or Challenge Run by the same applicant are prohibited. If duplicate applications by the same applicant are discovered, the entries will all be rejected and any entry fee and relevant charges paid will not be refunded. 3. Falsifying name, age, gender, record or race participation by someone other than the applicant him/herself (dishonest entry) and transfer of berths are prohibited. If the event organizer identifies such dishonest acts by an individual or group entry, your entry will be canceled and your application for future races rejected. The event organizer will not make any compensation or refund for the entry fee and relevant charges. 4. After the application procedure, canceling or switching the event category for personal reasons is prohibited. Entrants will only be contacted by e-mail or phone if the event organizer deems it necessary to confirm registered information. 5. The event organizer will not be responsible for delay in the application procedure due to any problems with PCs, smartphones, Internet browsers and network connections during such activity. 6. Please note that the Call Center or event organizer will be unable to respond to any inquiries concerning entry status or the result of the drawing. 7. In case of overpayment or double payment, any excess amount paid will not be refunded. 8. Entry fees will not be refunded if the race is canceled for any reasons beyond the control of the event organizer i.e. earthquake, storm, flood disaster, snow, accidents and infectious diseases. 9. The event organizer will not be responsible for delayed arrival of entrants on the race day due to public transportation and road conditions. 10. The event organizer will not be responsible for illness, loss or any other kinds of accidents except for first-aid treatment. 11. Carrying any unrelated equipment to the race is prohibited. 12. Wearing or displaying any designs or brand names representing commercial names or trade names, etc. used for advertising purposes within the event site (including the race course) is prohibited. 13. Usage and portrait rights of images, photographs and articles covering the event, entrants’ names, ages, addresses (country, prefecture or city) and their records used for TV broadcasting, newspapers, magazines and Internet, belong to the event organizer. 14. If approved by the event organizer, photos may be sold on a commitment basis. 15. Regarding any matters other than the aforementioned terms and conditions, please comply with instructions given by the event organizer. 16. The race will be implemented in accordance with all relevant national laws and ordinances. 17. These application guidelines are for the Osaka Marathon 2015. |
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| Precautions | 1. Some PCs, smartphones, operating systems and browsers may cause errors and you may be unable to complete your online application procedure. 2. Regarding receipt for the entry fee and other charges ◎ If you pay via credit card No receipt will be issued. Please use your credit card statement or bill issued by a credit card company as your receipt. ◎ If you pay at a convenience store No receipt will be issued. Please use your copy of payment made as your receipt. 3. Please train sufficiently and prepare properly, as well as considering your physical condition via a checkup, etc. before participating in the race. 4. The event organizer will deliver runners’ baggage from the start point to the goal. The arrival of baggage may be delayed due to traffic conditions. 5. Costume-clad runners are not allowed to participate from Block A. |
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| Policies on handling of personal information | The event organizer abides by the personal information protection law when handling participants' personal information. The event organizer, acknowledging the importance of protecting personal information, abides by all laws and ordinances concerning the protection of personal information and adheres to the organizer's privacy policy when handling the same. The event organizer will use personal information for the purpose of enhancing services to participants, including race details, results notifications, notifications of relevant information, and providing services by event sponsors, support organizations and their affiliates, as well as results (rankings) announcements. ※ The event organizer or Osaka Marathon Call Center may contact participants to confirm the information stated in their application forms. |
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| Inquiries | Osaka Marathon Call Center Osaka Nishi PO Box 181 “Osaka Marathon Call Center”, Japan Post 550-8691 Tel: 06-6445-3978 Business hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding Sat., Sun., and holidays) E-mail: support@osaka-marathon.com ※ Due to the large number of inquiries, it may take us some time to respond. We appreciate your understanding in advance. |
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| For inquiries regarding accommodations: | Osaka Marathon Hotel Reservation Center 7F., Taiyo Nissan Shinmachi Bldg. 1-16-1 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0013 Tel: 06-6535-7971 Business hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (excluding Sat., Sun., and holidays) * Reservations will be accepted after drawing results are notified. |
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