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Nov. 10 (Sun)

The day

of the event

Nov. 9 (Sat) 10:00–19:30

6:50

7:40

7:50

8:30

8:45

Runners’ registration

Okayama Marathon EXPO 2019

Changing Room and Baggage Counter open

Pre-start Runners’ Area opens

Runners start preparing at starting blocks

Runners finish preparing at starting blocks / Opening ceremony

Marathon and fun run start

Okayama Marathon EXPO 20199:00–15:30

Marathon award ceremony13:00

Marathon final gate closed14:45

* It is not possible to register on the race day.

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Schedule

Venue

Okayama Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds (2-1 Izumi-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City)

Access to the venue

1.5 km (approx. 20 min. on foot) from Undo-koen Exit (West Exit) of JR Okayama Station

Access to the venue

* Traffic delays are expected near the venue. Plan to arrive well in advance.

Thank you for entering the Okayama Marathon 2019. Please read this Information Handbook carefully to prepare for the

race. All organizing staff and volunteers are looking forward to seeing you in the race. Continuing from last year, we will hold

charitable activities at the venue to support those affected by the disastrous heavy rains in July 2018.

You can use a bus on the registration date (Nov. 9 (Sat)).

Okayama Sta.

Okayama Uni.

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Okayama Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds(Zip Arena Okayama)

Okayama Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds(Zip Arena Okayama)

Okayama Convention Center

Ikeda ●Zoo

Kyoyama

Undo-koen Exit(West Exit)

KorakuenExit

(East Exit)

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Tsushima

Seishin-cho

Sports Center-mae

Okadai Iriguchi

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Registration by runners

* For ID verification, please bring one of the following documents.1. Driver’s license 2. Health Insurance Card 3. National Pension Book 4. Certificate of Residence5. Basic Resident Register Card 6. Individual Number Card 7. Physical Disability Certificate 8. Mental Disability Certificate 9. Rehabilitation Certificate 10. Nursing Insurance Card 11. Employee card 12. Student card 13. Passport 14. Residence Card

* Runners must sign in the pledge and emergency contact sections on the Number Card Ticket. * Please read carefully the Health Checklist on the back of the Number Card Ticket.* If you lose or fail to bring your Number Card Ticket, you will be charged ¥200 for the ticket to be re-issued.* For pair entries, both participants have to register. * Registered Athletes who request the issuance of a race record certificate must apply for the certificate at the application desk at the time of registration. (Fee: 500 yen) The

race record certificate will be sent by mail after the race, so please list your mailing address during registration.

Registration of escort runners (Registration by proxy may be available in some cases.)* The escort runner must register together with the runner at the Help Desk.* For details, please see the attached “The Information on the Registration of Escort Runners.”

Number Card Ticket　 Participant’s ID (A copy is not accepted.)Items required for registration

Registration by proxy

* Please fill in and sign the same documents as for registration by a runner. The same type of ID document is also required.* The runner must sign in the “Letter of Proxy” section in the Number Card Ticket.* If you wish to register more than one runner, you can register one runner at one time. Please join the line again to register another runner.

Number Card Ticket and Letter of Proxy A copy of the runner’s ID Proxy ID (A copy is not accepted.)Items required for registration

Information

for Runners

From JR Okayama Station

From Okayama Momotaro Airport

Take a bus from Undo-koen Exit (West Exit) (22)

To Okayama Science University

Approximately 10 min.

Limousine Bus to Okayama Area*

Take a bus from Korakuen Exit (East Exit) (7)



* Disembark from each of these bus lines at Sports Center-mae.* Be careful: "non-stop" buses on each of these bus lines do not stop at Sports Center-mae.

Notice

• There is no parking lot at the venue.• Please refrain from the following actions, as they cause trac jams and

disturb local residents, pedestrians, and businesses. ● Car pick-up/drop-off ● Waiting on nearby roads ● Parking without permission at nearby businesses

You cannot come to the venue by car on the day before or the day of the race. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

To Tsudakadai-Danchi/ Handayama Heights; National Hospital; Driving License Center(*)

Runners’ Registration/Map of Entire Venue

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Schedule

Nov. 9 (Sat) 10:00–19:30 (Please register during this time.)

Location

Zip Arena Okayama (Gymnasium)

The Participation T-shirt Exchange Station is at the EXPO Venue. Your Participation T-shirt Ticket is attached to the bag of your Number Card.

Please note!

* Please come in the morning, since the registration desk is likely to be crowded after 12:00.

Items you will receive on registration

Number Card * Two number cards for Registered Athletes (chest & back), one number card for ordinary runners and Fun Run runners (chest), and an escort runner number

card for escort runners Safety pins (Four pins for each number card) Program booklet Time Measurement Chip (for marathon runners only) One Baggage Claim Tag Participation T-shirt

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Warming-up AreaNov. 10 (Sun.) 6:30–8:00* Changing rooms and toilets available in the sub-ground.

Partially reserved for large motorcycles

EXPO Stage

2nd Floor Main Stand

City LightStadium

City LightStadium

Baggage Area

Fun Run

Multipurpose Square

Multipurpose Square

Swimming PoolSwimming Pool

Nov. 10 (Sun.) 6:50-Changing Room

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Details of Zip Arena Okayama

Nov. 10 (Sun.)

Changing Room for Women

Baggage Area

Grass SquareBaseball GroundBaseball Ground

Nov. 10 (Sun.)2F Changing Roomfor Men (w/ Toilets)

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Sub-arenaSub-arenaNov. 10 (Sun.) Changing Room for Women

Nov. 10 (Sun.)Changing Room and Baggage Counter for Men

Nov. 9 (Sat.)Runner Registration Venue

(Message Bibs and Nickname Stickers for Sale)

Main ArenaMain Arena Entrance

Vendor stallNov. 10 (Sun.)

Women-only Zone from here

Opening hours Nov. 9 (Sat.) 10:00, Nov. 10 (Sun.) 6:50

Exit

Bicycle Parking Area(Motorcycles are allowed.)

Temporary toilets(Available only on Nov. 10)

Multipurpose toilets* You can use existing toilet facilities as well.

Existing toilet facilities

* If you come to the venue by

motorcycle, please dismount

and push the bike in the park.

Legend

TemporaryTemporary

EXPO Venue

Participation T-shirtExchange Station

* Look for the peach ad balloon!

Care Station

We welcome the participation of “Medical Runners” who are licensed medical doctors, dentists, nurses, emergency medical technicians, and those who

completed the First-Aid Training Program held on the registration day (14:00–15:30) , and will assist the medical staff in first-aid activities. If you are

interested, please contact the Help Desk at the Runner Registration Venue, or the training program desk.

* You need to register in advance to participate in the First-Aid Training Program. For details, please see our official website.

First-Aid Training Program held on the registration day (14:00–15:30)

Message Bibs / Nickname Stickers for Sale (Charity) Ganbarou! Okayama

Message Bibs and Nickname Stickers with the theme of gratitude for the volunteers and roadside supporters who support the Okayama Marathon are for sale at the Runner Registration Venue.* The proceeds of these sales will be donated as relief for victims of the disastrous heavy rains in July

2018, along with a donation drive at the venue.200 × 240 mm Diameter: 110 mm

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Designation of Baggage Area

Baggage Counter

Opening hours

Sun. Nov. 10, 6:50- (Please pick up your baggage before 16:00.)

We don’t provide baggage bags. Please prepare a bag or a container in which to put all of your

belongings.

Attach the baggage claim tag you received at registration to your baggage.

Present your Number Card when checking in and receiving your baggage.

We are unable to accept valuables, breakable objects, animals, long umbrellas, or dangerous objects.

Please understand that we shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to your valuables.

Please tightly close the bag/container so that nothing inside the bag will come out. Please do not

use an open bag such as a tote bag.

Locations

Men (Marathon): Zip Arena Okayama, Grass Square, Tents on the parking lot

Women (Marathon): Tents in front of Zip Arena OkayamaFun Run: Tents to the south of City Light

Stadium

Baggage size

There is no size limitation for your baggage, but the following size is preferable.

Please Check!

* We cannot accept any baggage after the race starts.

A baggage area (baggage counter) is assigned to

each runner.

Please check your baggage area printed on the

attached Number Card Ticket.

The Baggage Area Code is also printed on your

Number Card that you will receive at the entrance.

Please check your baggage area beforehand.!Important

Please close the opening of the bag.


Information desk

Fun RunBaggage Area

Men’s baggage area

Parking


Grass Square



Women’s baggage area

Baggage Area Map City Light Stadium

(Track and field stadium)

Number Card Ticket (Attached to this booklet)

Number Card (Please receive it at the entrance.)

* This Number Card shows that your

baggage area is “Zip Arena Okayama”

❶, which is shown on the “Baggage

Area Map” on the left.

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Map of the Starting/Goal Area

Restroom

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Restroom

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Restroom

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Partially reserved forlarge motorcycles

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Okayama MarathonEXPO Venue

Nov. 10 (Sun.)9:00-15:30

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Issue of completion certificate

Commemorative gift exchange

Fun RunBaggage Tents

Water tent

Restroom

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Restroom

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Restroom

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Men’s changing room

Women’sbaggage tent

Individual changingrooms

To shuttle bus stop

Bicycle parking lot

Changing room

Restroom

ChangingRooms

Starting block(S/A/B/C)

Starting block(D/E/F)

* Please make sure to use the correct entrance.

Pre-start Runners’ Area(No admittance for non-participants)

First-aid station

Water

Notes on the Flows inside

the Zip Arena Okayama

At the start, please follow the one-way

flows inside the gymnasium.

Please check beforehand where the

entrance is. You cannot enter using the exit. Start

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Flows of the Start of the Race

Start 8：45

Arriving at

the Venue

Please make sure to come to the venue with sufficient time for preparation. Please check the location of the changing rooms, your baggage area, toilets, and the Runners’ Area Entrance. * It is recommended to arrive at the venue by 7:30.

For your warming-up, please use the sub-ground. Please check the location of the sub- ground on the Map of Entire Venue on Page 2.

Entrance: SABC Blocks: From Northeast Gate of Zip Arena Okayama

DEF Blocks: From Southeast Gate of City Light Stadium

We have two Starting Point Water Stations.

They are near each of the Runners’ Starting Areas.

Runners’Starting

Area

7：40～

Location: Men: Zip Arena Okayama Main Arena/Audience seats/Swimming pool/ Individual changing rooms (2 rooms) Women: Zip Arena Okayama Sub Arena/ Individual changing rooms (8 rooms) Please show your Number Card at the entrance. (Only runners can enter the area.)

Changing to

Running Wear

6：50～

ChangingRoom

StartMascots’ Theater

I hear that the toilets on the second floor of City Light Stadium are not very crowded. I will check them first!

Now we are here at the venue! The changing room will open at 6:50.

Men can use the swimming pool as a changing room. I want to use it!

Only runners can enter Zip Arena Okayama. We have to show our Number Card.

A baggage area is designated for each runner. I already checked yesterday where my baggage area is!

I checked yesterday where the Runners’ Area Entrance is. Let’s hope we can finish the race!

We have changed into our running wear. Next we must leave our baggage at the baggage counter.

Let’s go to the Starting Block. We have to join the line by 8:29.

DEFRunners’entrance

SABCRunners’entrance

Records and Awards (for marathon only)

Record and awards

The official time record is the time (gross time) from when the starting pistol is fired to when each runner crosses the finishing line.

The award ceremony will be held from 13:00 on the event stage at Okayama Marathon EXPO.

(1) Overall ranking (gross time): 1st place – 8th place for men and women

(2) Age group ranking (gross time): 1st place to 3rd place for each group for men and women

(5-year-range groups: 24 and under, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over)

* Winners in category (1) are excluded. There are no award ceremonies for age group winners, and the award certificates will be sent later to the winners.

Completion certificate

Completion certificates (w/ gross time & net time) will be issued by the Organizer on the race day.

* We have the “No Completion Certificate Exit.” (For the location, please see Page 4.)

Bulletin time (Cheering Navigation)

Enter your favorite runner's number or name into this smartphone app and select the runner to see their predicted location on the course on your

device's screen. This is helpful to go ahead of your family or friends to cheer them on.

* The locations of runners shown on the cheering app are calculated based on the measured data, and may not correspond to the precise locations of

the runners. Please note that runner icons do not move until they pass the first measurement point (5 km point).

* The website opens on Sat. Nov. 9, the day before the race day.　　　 https://runnet.jp/ouen_navi/okayama2019.phpU R L

1 in 55 finishing runners will win! 5th Anniversary Special Project: "1/55"

To commemorate the 5th marathon, about 1 in 55 runners (about 300 in 16,400 runners) will be randomly selected to win a commemorative gift!

Look for the winning ticket in the plastic folder that contains your completion certificate.

Exchange your winning ticket for a commemorative gift at the commemorative gift exchange located at the exit of the completion certificate issuing

tent. Winners may select their preferred gift on a first-come-first-serve basis.

* Fan Run participants will receive a small gift at the completion certificate tent.

Commemorative gifts Bizen ware, denim accessories, and more * Commemorative gifts will not be wrapped.

NEW

Please use the designated baggage counter.

You need to show your Number Card to leave your baggage.

For details of baggage services, please see Page 3.

Baggage

Counter6：50～

Locations: Your designated block printed on your Number Card

Please line up in your starting block (S-F).

Please line up in the order of arrival in each block.

If you cannot arrive by the start time, you cannot run for whatever

reason.

Lining Up in theStarting Blocks

7：50～

～8：29

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Marathon Course Map

FINISH

START

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Ramen Square

40 km

35 km

30 km

25 km

20 km

15 km

10 km

5 km

Elevation map

30 m

20 m

10 m

0 m

START

0 km 5 km 10 km 15 km 20 km 25 km 30 km

Great Konan Bridge

35 km 40 km 42.195 km

FINISH

We have one station at the Starting Point, 11 stations on the course, and one station at the Finishing Point. There are doctors and nurses at each station.

First-aid Stations:

First-aid staff members with an AED are stationed every 1 km along the course (every 500 m after the 30 km point). First-aid staff members with an AED also cycle along the course.* All first-aid stations have an AED.

AED

First-aid Stations and AEDs

Restrooms

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1.7 km

4.6 km

7.5 km

8.7 km

10.8 km

13.2 km

15.1 km

17.1 km

18.6 km

19.5 km

21.6 km

24.1 km

25.4 km

27.2 km

30.0 km

31.5 km

33.7 km

35.6 km

36.7 km

37.7 km

39.9 km

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First-aidstation

Water

Food

Restroom

Okayama Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds (City Light Stadium)

In front of Okayama Prefecture Multipurpose Grounds Gymnasium (Zip Arena Okayama)

Final Gate

10th Gate

1st Gate

City Light Stadium First-aid Station

Zip Arena Okayama First-aid Station

13th Water Station

39 km First-aid Station

1st Water Station


9th Gate

8th Gate

7th Gate

6th Gate

5th Gate

4th Gate

3rd Gate

2nd Gate

11th Water Station

10th Water Station

9th Water Station

3rd Water Station

2nd Water Station







7th Water Station

6th Water Station

5th Water Station



8th Water Station

4th Water Station


12th Water Station

Okayama Prefecture

Multipurpose Grounds

Okayama SaiseikaiOutpatient CenterHospital

Okayama Prefectural Office

Urayasu Sogo Park

JR Okayama Sta.

Okayama KorakuenOkayama Korakuen

Okayama CastleOkayama

Symphony Hall

Shujitsu Junior& Senior High School

Minami Ward Office

Okayama Central

Wholesale Market

Great Konan

Bridge

Koyo High School

Nishikoyodai

JR Omoto Sta.

AsahiRiver

Sasagase River

Kurashiki River

AbePond

Okayama

Port

Okayama

City Office

Halfway point

Okayama

Red Cross Hospital

Okayama Minami

Police Station

Konan Airport

Kojima Lake

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Fun Run Course Map

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Salt tablet

Grape, manju

Japanese sweets, chocolate, salt tablet

Kibidango, salt tablet

Jelly, banana, cherry tomatoes, salt tablet

Eggplant pickle, Dorayaki

Banana, kibidango, chocolate, salt tablet

Orange, salt

Ramen, gyoza, peach drink

Sponge cake, jelly, chocolate, salt tablet

Banana, salt tablet

Chocolate, salt tablet

Bread, manju

Time Limit & Gates

Time Limit: Marathon 6 hrs. (41.6 km point)

We will set up gates at the following points for the purposes of traffic control, security and race organization.

Runners cannot continue running after each gate closes. Runners still running after each gate is closed must follow the directions of the judges and other organizing staff to immediately leave the course, and take the bus for runners following the last group of runners, or take a bus at the gate.

“The Rear Bus” runs at a constant speed according to the closure times at each gate. If a runner is passed by the Rear Bus, the judges decide that this runner will not be able to reach the next gate by its closure time, and tell the runner to stop the race immediately.

Time Limit & Gates

Time limit: Fun Run 1 hour (5.0 km point)

Water and Food

The food menu may change later. If the menu is changed, we will

publish the details on our official website.

Please do not throw away paper cups or food remains on the road; put

them in the garbage containers.

The Organizer will not be responsible for any food and water stations

other than those listed below.

Parting Point of the Marathon Course and the

Fun Run Course

The Fun Run Course shares the same course as the

Marathon Course immediately after the start, but

the Fun Run Course branches off at intersection Ⓑ.

A

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Gate Closure Times

Gate Closure Times

Marathon

Start

Finish

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Bouchee cake

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No. Distance Sports drinkWater Food

Water Station

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最後尾車最後尾車

After you pass Point , please be sure to run

to the right side of the course,

and turn right at the banner on Point .

岡山商科大学附属高校

岡山済生会総合病院

4 km2 km

START

FINISH

AB

5 km

1st Gate

2nd Gate

3rd Gate

4th Gate

5th Gate

6th Gate

7th Gate

8th Gate

9th Gate

10th Gate

Final Gate

Okayama City Office

Tire Land Izumida

DCM Daiki Okayama Shop

Shidai Construction & Transportation

Urayasu Park Parking Lot

Ichiba Cultural Hall

Enamikami Chibikko Hiroba

East End of Asahigawa Ohashi Bridge (under the bridge)

Okayama Gas Head Office

East End of Horai Bridge

In front of Zip Arena Okayama

Gate Distance Closure time Location

4.6 km

8.7 km

13.2 km

18.6 km

25.4 km

28.5 km

31.5 km

33.8 km

36.7 km

39.3 km

41.6 km

9:38

10:11

10:48

11:33

12:28

12:54

13:18

13:37

14:02

14:24

14:45

No. Distance Sports drink WaterFood

4.6 km

7.5 km

10.8 km

13.5 km

17.1 km

19.5 km

21.6 km

25.1 km

28.7 km

31.5 km

31.7 km

35.1 km

37.7 km

39.8 km

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Fun Run 1st Gate

Fun Run Final Gate

3.8 km

5.0 km

9:32

9:45

Name Distance Closure Time

* At each food and water station, sports drink, food and water will be provided in

that order.

* The [x number] in the “Sports drink” and “Water” columns show the numbers of

tables. Since many runners use the front tables, please use the back tables too.

* If you pass the Course Parting Point, please do

not stop running. Proceed to the right sidewalk

and return safely to the Course Parting Point.

* If you reach the Fun Run 1st Gate (3.8 km point) before the

course has been prepared beyond 4 km, you may be asked to

wait there due to race operation circumstances.

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Okayama Saiseikai

Outpatient Center

Hospital

Final Gate

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In front of Zip Arena Okayama

City Light Stadium

1st GateWater station

Okayama Shoka University High School

Okayama Saiseikai General Hospital

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Race Information

Race information

This race will be organized and governed by the Japan Association of Athletics Federation 2019 Rules as well as the 5th Okayama Marathon Rules.

Runners may not receive any form of assistance from anyone else during the race.

Surrogate running is forbidden.

Please wear your Number Card in a visible position on your chest while running. You will not be permitted to run unless you are wearing a Number Card.

If a runner or group of runners poses a threat to or interferes with any other runners, the Organizer may, at their own discretion, stop the race.

If an accident occurs, the Organizer shall provide first-aid only. The amount of compensation for damages suffered by participants will be within the

scope of the insurance policy bought by the Organizer.

If a race doctor or official judges it to be impossible for a runner to continue the race, the Organizer may ask the runner to stop. Please follow such

instructions.

What to wear and carry

Please wear clothing that can clearly display your Number Card.

Registered runners (registered athletes of the Japan Association of Athletics Federation) are not permitted to run in costume.

Participants in the general runners category are not permitted to wear any costume that is unsuitable for a sporting event, such as one that may

upset or cause danger to other participants, or carry or wear long or large items such as swords or rods. For safety reasons, participants are not

allowed to wear a mask or paint their entire face while running. The Organizer may, at their discretion, instruct runner(s) wearing such unsuitable

costume(s) to stop the race.

Participants are not permitted to wear or display any logos or designs of companies or product names for any commercial purposes.

Time Measurement Chip (for marathon runners only)

A Time Measurement Chip will be attached to your shoe. Please carefully read the enclosed instructions for properly attaching the chip to your shoe.

If you attach the chip anywhere other than your shoe (including your ankle), the chip may not be able to record your run time.

The chip is embedded with an IC. Please do not leave the chip near a TV or other equipment that emits radio waves.

We will collect the chips after the runners finish.

If you register but do not run, please return the chip to the Help Desk at the venue.

If you drop out of the race, please return the chip to the race staff.

If you forget to return your Time Measurement Chip, please send it to the address

below. If you do not return the chip, we will charge you the actual cost of the chip.

Address: Okayama Marathon Organizing Committee Secretariat, 4th Floor,

Marunouchi Hall, 2-5-7 Uchisange, Kita-ku, Okayama City 700-8570

Time Measurement Chip

Dropping out

If you drop out of the race anywhere other than the gates, please go to the finish area using

one of the following methods:

1) Take the Rear bus following the last group of runners.

2) Go to the next gate, and take a gate bus waiting at the gate.

Cooperation request

We may allow vehicles or pedestrians to cross the road. Please cooperate with us in the smooth operation of the race.

There are several restrooms along the race course. Please use these restrooms if necessary. The staff members may also use these restrooms.

Distance signs

Every 1 km, Halfway Point, Remaining 5–1 km

Stopping runners / Emergency vehicles

If an accident, fire, or other emergency occurs during the race and it is necessary for emergency

vehicles to travel on the course, the race staff may direct the runners to stop running.

If a large-scale natural disaster or a terrorist attack occurs in or near Okayama City, and the National Early Warning System alert (J-ALERT) sounds,

please stop running and follow the instructions of the race staff.

It is dangerous to stop running suddenly. Please look around you and slowly stop running. Please help each other to act carefully while running.

Pace runners

Pace runners (wearing a bib and balloon) will be running on the course for each target time to help you

set your running pace.

Pace runners will aim to achieve their set target time for from when the starting pistol is fired to when

crossing the finishing line (gross time). Note that the target times are estimated times and may be

different from the actual finish times.

The “Race Finish Supporters” run nearby the 6-hour pace runners to cheer on runners who run close to the

time limit, and support them in finishing the race.

<Target times> 3 hours, 3 hours and 30 min., 4 hours, 4 hours and 30 min., 5 hours, 5 hours and 30 min., 6 hours

Cheering runners every 1 km up to the finish line

5 works added this year to commemorate

the 5th marathon! Enjoy these distance signs.

Time Measurement Chip

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First Aid Information

* Meteorological Agency

Meteorological observation data

2016

Cloudy

High / 12.2˚C

Low / 5.2˚C

Weather (6:00 - 18:00)

Temperature

2017

Fine

High / 17.7˚C

Low / 5.2˚C

2018

Fine

High / 21.9˚C

Low / 9.8˚C

Weather on Nov. 10 in the past three years (Okayama City)

★ Our priorities are to save the lives of the participants, and to proceed with the race in a safe manner. Please understand that, if a runner suffers any injury or feels unwell during the race, we will provide first-aid only.

Please train yourself sufficiently and have a medical checkup if necessary, so as to be sure that you are participating the race in as close to perfect physical condition as possible.

Please check your condition on the race day using the “Check List before Start” attached to the Number Card. If you feel unwell on the race day, please have the courage to withdraw from the race even after registration.

Write your name and emergency contact information on the back of your Number Card in case of emergency.

Light exercise focusing on stretching is recommended. Consult the “Items Useful during the Race” section below to prepare for

the race, and go to bed early to get sufficient rest.

Avoid raw or oily foods, and consume easily digestible foods mainly comprised of carbohydrates.

Get up at least three hours before the race starts, and finish your breakfast at least two hours before the race starts.

Drink some water at least 30 minutes before the race starts. It is recommended to eat some jelly to take in sufficient energy.

Be sure to use the toilet as soon as possible, and go to the starting block on time. Warm up with stretching to prepare your

body for running. Then, you’re ready to start running!

It is recommended that you drink sports drink to effectively take in the water and minerals you need to prevent dehydration and

cramp.

Drink a little water at each water station, rather than drinking a lot of water at one time. Crush the rim of the paper cup to form a

shape from which it is easier to drink water. You can easily control the amount of water you drink.

Just after the race starts, there will be many people around you. It is dangerous to run through other people, and you will expend

a lot of energy trying to do so. Run slowly as if it were a warming-up session.

You may find yourself running faster than you wish, influenced by the paces of the other runners around you. However try to keep

your own pace, for example by running at the same pace as the pace runner whose target time is similar to yours.

It is important to take care of your body so as not to cause damage to your exhausted body. After the race, cool your body down

by lightly stretching or walking. If you feel uncomfortable in your body, you can use the massage service at the Care Station.

You may want to have a drink after the race, but please be careful not to drink too much. Your stomach will be weak after the race,

and you will become drunk more easily than usual.

Here are how to deal with troubles that commonly occur during the marathon race. However, if you feel unwell, have the courage to

stop the race immediately, and ask the staff for support.

How to Spend the Day before and the Race Day

□ Cold spray

First-aid stations are not stocked with sprays,

so please prepare your own.

□ Portable foods

Candy, jelly or other foods you can easily eat to consume

necessary energy

□ A copy of your medical insurance card

You will need this if you are taken to the hospital during

the marathon race and receive treatment.

□ Adhesive plasters / Vaseline jelly

Useful to prevent shoe-sores or corns

See the past weather data

to decide on clothing

that you can easily adjust

according to the temperature.

□ Portable raincoat

This is useful not only in the rain, but also in cold weather.

You can easily make a portable poncho-style raincoat

by cutting a plastic bag.

The daybefore

the race

Before the start

After the Race

During the Race

Important

Items Useful

during

the Race

COLD

Check!

★How to deal with troubles during the race

Leg cramp Foot corns Stomachache

Do not try to run. Move to either side of the course, and perform some bending

and stretching exercises.

If you develop foot corns, it is difficult to cure them quickly. Use adhesive

plasters or Vaseline jelly to protect your feet and prevent corns.

First, move slowly, and then take a deep breath.

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Gourmet Food

& Drink

Gourmet Food

& Drink

Local Gourmet

and Tourist

Information

Local Gourmet

and Tourist

Information

City Light Stadium

(Track and field stadium)

Sponsors'

Booths

Sponsors'

Booths

EXPO

Event Stage

9th: Participation T-Shirt Exchange Tent

10th: Completion Certificate Issuing Tent

RUN RUN Okayama

Stamp Collecting Event

Care

Station

Care

Station

Okayama Marathon EXPO 2019

Location

City Light Stadium (Track and field stadium)

Period

Nov. 9 (Sat) 10:00 - 19:30 Nov. 10 (Sun) 9:00 - 15:30

Time: Nov. 9 (Sat) 13:00 - 17:00

Nov. 10 (Sun) [Before the race] 7:00 - 8:00

[After the race] 10:00 - 16:00

Service: 9th: Advice on health conditions and injuries caused by sport activities

10th: Acupuncture (moxibustion), massage, judo therapy, stretching, taping, etc.

In cooperation with:

Okayama Acupuncture & Moxibustion Association, Okayama Prefecture Judo

Therapists’ Association

Free acupuncture (moxibustion), massage, and judo therapy services available.

★ Local Gourmet & Tourist Information ★

Stalls of Okayama specialty dishes, including Tsuyama

Horumon Udon, Hinase Kakioko, and Hiruzen Yakisoba

★ Gourmet Food & Drink ★

Tons of food and drink stalls

★ Sponsors' Booths ★

Promotion and sales of the Sponsors’ products and

services

★ Gift Sales and Tourist Information ★

Local governments promote sightseeing locations

around Okayama Prefecture, along with stalls featuring

Bizen ware, kibidango, and other Okayama specialties.

★ Care Station ★

Gift Sales and

Tourist Information

Gift Sales and

Tourist Information

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Affiliation with RUN as ONE - Tokyo Marathon 2021

Okayama Marathon is in cooperation with “RUN as ONE – Tokyo Marathon 2021.” (For details, please see the official website.)

Semi-EliteThe best thirty runners who are registered athletes of the Japan Association of Athletics Federation (also registered athletes of the Okayama Prefecture

Association of Athletics Association) and who finish the race in the standard recommended time (within 2 hours and 55 minutes for men, or within 3

hours and 40 minutes for women) will be afforded the right to participate in the Tokyo Marathon 2021 to be held on the first Sunday of March 2021.

General participantsThree runners chosen by lot from among the general runners who complete the Okayama Marathon will be qualified to participate in the Tokyo

Marathon 2021. * The conditions for recommendation may change.

Many marathon races are held in Okayama Prefecture. In order to further promote marathon events held in Okayama, a total of 39 races cooperate in holding a joint stamp collecting event. Affix stamps from two or more designated events on the application postcard and send it to us. We will send people chosen by lottery gifts of products made in Okayama Prefecture. This Stamp Collecting Event features "Mile GO: Run, Collect Stamps, and Get a Commemorative Gift!", a special project in which you can collect miles for completing eligible races. For details of the Stamp Collecting Events and application postcards, please see the handouts handed out on the registration day and race day.

Stamp Collecting Events

Relevant Events

RUN RUN Okayama Stamp Collecting Event

Stage Event (Nov. 9th & 10th)

Roadside Cheering (Nov. 10th)

On Nov. 10 (Sun), high school and university students

will hold events to cheer the runners.

They will warmly support the runners in completing

the marathon!

Details of the events will be provided in the program to

be delivered to runners at registration.

The stage of last year’s “Running Clinic”

Dynamic Japanese drum performance

by high school students to cheer the runners

A performance of “uraja,” a dance popular

in festivals in Okayama

Cheerleading performances by local students

Last year we successfully held a talk event of Ms. Yuko

Arimori, and the “Running Clinic” event of Ms. Yuko Arimori,

Ms. Eri Yamaguchi and Ms. Yurika Nakamura.

We will have these events this year too on the Runners’ Registration Day (Nov. 9)!!There will also be performances by uraja dancers,

cheerleaders, and bands!

Talk show

10:00 - 11:30 (3 stages are planned.)

Running Clinic

13:30 - 14:00 15:00 - 15:30

Nov. 9th

Schedule

(Planned)

Stamp Collecting Events

No. Location Event date (planned)Event name No. Location Event date (planned)

Ibara City

Kurasiki City

Tamano City

Okayama City

Okayama City

Kibichuo Town

Maniwa City

Niimi City

Okayama City

Kagamino Town

Wake Town

Asakuchi City

Okayama City

Kurashiki City

Okayama City

Tsuyama City

Shinjo Village

Niimi City

Maniwa City

Kurashiki City

Sun. Sept. 15, 2019

Sun. Sept. 15, 2019

Sat. Sept. 28, 2019

Sun. Oct. 6, 2019

Sat. Oct. 12, 2019

Sun. Oct. 13, 2019

Sun. Oct. 20, 2019

Sun. Nov. 3, 2019

Sun. Nov. 10, 2019

Sun. Nov. 17, 2019

Sat. public holiday, Nov. 23, 2019

Sun. Dec. 8, 2019

Sun. Dec. 8, 2019

Sun. Dec. 15, 2019

Sun. Dec. 15, 2019

Wed. Jan. 1, 2020

Thu. Jan. 2, 2020

Fri. Jan. 3, 2020

Sun. Jan. 19, 2020

Sun. Jan. 19, 2020

Budo-no-sato Friendship Marathon

Kojima Peninsula Minato Meguri 100-km Marathon

Parents & Children Charity Marathon in Omocha-no-Okoku

Tomato Bank 6-hour Relay Marathon

Okayama 30K

Okayama Kibi Kogen Wheelchair Friendship Road Race

Hiruzen Kogen National Marathon

Niimi City Shingo Lake-side Marathon

Okayama Marathon

Kagamino Half Marathon & Health Marathon

Wake Town Physical Power Building Road Race

Asakuchi City Marathon

Mitsu Health Marathon

Usagiya Presents Kurashiki Relay Marathon

Sanyo Women’s Road Race

Tsuyama New Year’s Day Marathon

Märchen-no-sato New Year Jogging

Niimi City New Year Road Race

Kuse New Year Road Race

Binan Tamashima Road Race

Kurashiki City

Kurashiki City

Mimasaka City

Ibara City

Hayashima Town

Setouchi City

Kibichuo Town

Takahashi City

Tamano City

Setouchi City

Yakage Town

Soja City

Ibara City

Shoo Town

Takahashi City

Kasaoka City

Bizen City

Tsuyama City

Okayama City

Sun. Jan. 19, 2020

Sun. Jan. 26, 2020

Sun. Jan. 26, 2020

Sun. Jan. 26, 2020

Sun. Feb. 2, 2020

Sun. Feb. 2, 2020

Sun. Feb. 9, 2020

Sun. Feb. 9, 2020

Sun. Feb. 16, 2020

Sun. Feb. 16, 2020

Sun. Feb. 16, 2020

Sun. Feb. 23, 2020

Sun. Mar. 1, 2020

Sun. Mar. 1, 2020

Sun. Mar. 8, 2020

Sun. Feb. 8, 2020

Sat. Mar. 15, 2020

Sun. Apr. 29, 2020

TBD

Chugoku Bank presents Momotaro Relay Marathon

Washuzan Road Race

Mimasaka City F1 Road Marathon

Hoshi-no-go Friendship Health Marathon

Hayashima Town Marathon & Ekiden

Japanese Aegean Sea Marathon

Kibi-chuo Town New Year Marathon

Citizens’ Health Building “I Love Takahashi” Friendship Marathon

Miyama Family Health Marathon

Setouchi City Health Marathon

Yakage-honjin National Marathon

Soja Kibiji Marathon

National Health Marathon Ibara Event / Okayama Prefecture Half Marathon Championship

Shoo Town Kintoki Health Marathon

Physical Power Building Nariwa-Kagura Marathon

Bay Farm Kasaoka Marathon

Bizen Hinase Ohashi Bridge Marathon

Tsuyama-Kamogo National Full Marathon

Okayama Saidai-ji Marathon

Event name

Eligible races for collecting miles are encircled.* 10 km or longer races are applicable. * Upper limit of miles to be given per a race is 42 km.

TV broadcasting (live)

GAORA & WEB Nov. 10 (Sun) 8:30–9:24 (Scheduled)

RSK Sanyo Broadcasting Nov. 10 (Sun) 9:54–11:25 (Scheduled)

12:54–13:54 (Scheduled) Radio broadcasting (live)

RSK Sanyo Broadcasting Nov. 10 (Sun) 8:00–15:00 (Scheduled)

Final decision on the event

In the case of bad weather, the final decision as to whether the marathon will be

held or not will be announced as follows:

Announcement date & time: 5:00 Nov. 10 (Sun), 2019

Announcement method: Okayama Marathon 2019 official website

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Shuttle Bus Information (To JR Okayama Station)

Other Important Information

Even if you are unable to participate in the race, the paid participation fee will not be returned to you. If the event is cancelled due to reasons not

attributable to the Organizer, the participation fee will not be refunded.

We may report or use your personal information such as your name, age, gender, address (country, prefecture, city, or town/village of residence),

race record, and/or your picture for TV programs, newspaper/magazine articles, websites, and/or booklets.

If you see anyone acting suspiciously or find any suspicious objects, please notify the staff members near you immediately.

For further information on the event:

Okayama Marathon Call Center Phone: 0570-783-178

Available time: Until Nov. 8 (Fri) 10:00–17:00 (except Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays)

Nov. 9 (Sat) 10:00–20:00

Nov. 10 (Sun) 5:00–17:00

Official website

http://www.OkayamaMarathon.jp/

Don’t push! We are

co-runners after the start.

Okayama Declaration on Improving MannersOkayama Declaration on Improving Manners

Service time:

Nov. 10 (Sun) 11:00–16:30


Fee: Free

Bus stop location:

Multipurpose Ground, 1st Parking Lot

(North-west of the baseball ground)

A free shuttle bus will run from the venue

to JR Okayama Station on race day.

Shuttle bus stop

EXPO venue

Care Station

11:00 -16:30

* Please call a taxi by yourself.

* Look for the peach ad balloon!

Japanese Red Cross

Society Blood Center

Taxi stop* The shuttle bus is only for returning from

the race venue. You cannot take the bus

at JR Okayama Station.

* The bus stops at JR Okayama Station

Undo-koen Exit (West Exit).

* The bus may be delayed depending on

traffic conditions.

City Light Stadium(Track and field stadium)

City Light Stadium(Track and field stadium)

Swimming poolSwimming pool* For men only

Changingspace

PondPond

Baseball groundBaseball groundZip ArenaOkayama

(Gymnasium)

Zip ArenaOkayama

(Gymnasium)

Enjoy running with good manners!

Many runners will start at the same time. If you forcibly try to move ahead of other runners, you may cause an accident such as colliding or falling. Please make sure to start running at the same speed as the other runners around you.

Cool runners don’t forcibly

try to move ahead.Each runner’s starting point is designated based on their running time so that all runners can start smoothly. Please make sure to line up in the block (S - F) printed on your number card.

Don’t leave trash at the

venue. It’s bad manners.

Please don’t leave trash at the venue. Please put used cups or other trash at the water stations in the trash container.

A well-mannered runner

is No. 1.It is dangerous to use your smartphone or listen to loud music while running. You may cause an accident such as colliding or falling. Please make sure to look behind you if you change your running route, slow down, or stop running. If you wish to walk, please go to either side of the road.

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