Organizing：Aomori City・Aomori Athletic Association・Aomori Sakura Marathon Executive Committee
Date and time：April 16, 2023 (Sun.)8:50 a.m. –
- Starting venue…Nogiwa Park（58 Nogiwa, Hashiro, Aomori-shi）
- Finishing venue…Aoi-umi Park（Within 2-chome Yasukata, Aomori-shi）
Overview by event
Full marathon【Authorized course】 42.195km
Nogiwa Park～Ushirogata～Bay Bridge～Gappo Park～Near Nonai Station～Aoi-umi Park
- Subject／18 years and older（Those born before April 1, 2005 (Heisei 17)）
- Entry fee／7,000 yen
- Start／Wave 1: 8:50 a.m.、Wave 2: 9:00 a.m.
- Time limit／5 hours 30 minutes（Pass the set checkpoints within the time limits）
- Number of applicants／2,600
- Category／For the category of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations
For general applicants（29 and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70 and over）
Half marathon【Authorized course】 21.0975km
Nogiwa Park～Bay Bridge～Gappo Park～Near Nonai Station～Aoi-umi Park
- Subject／15 years and older（Those born before April 1, 2008 (Heisei 20)）
- Entry fee／5,000 yen
- Start／Wave 1: 9:30 a.m.、Wave 2: 9:40 a.m.
- Time limit／3 hours
- Number of applicants／1,300
- Category／For the category of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations
For general applicants（29 and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70 and over）
10km
Nogiwa Park～Bay Bridge～Near Ishimori Bridge～Aoi-umi Park
- Subject／15 years and older（Those born before April 1, 2008 (Heisei 20)）
- Entry fee／3,000 yen
- Start／Wave 1: 9:10 a.m.、Wave 2: 9:20 a.m.
- Time limit／1 hour 20 minutes
- Number of applicants／1,600
- Category／For general applicants（29 and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70 and over）
※The time limit will be based on each event’s final wave start signal gun.
※Minors under 18 years of age must have the consent of their parents or guardians to participate.
※For the full marathon, participants must be able to complete the race within 5 hours and 30 minutes from the time of the first signal gun and must be able to pass the set checkpoints within the set time limits.
※The half marathon is for those who can complete the race within 3 hours.
※For the 10km, participants must be able to complete the race within 1 hour and 20 minutes.
※Please gather at the designated waiting area 15 minutes before the start time for each event.
Rules of competition
The rules and regulations of the Japan Association of Athletics Federations and the regulations for the marathon shall apply.
Course・Record and measurement（Gross time measurement・Net time measurement）
Full marathon
| Measuring point | 5km／10km／20km／30km／40km／Finish |
| Course | Nogiwa Park START ▶Ushirogata▶Bay Bridge▶Gappo Park▶Near Nonai Station▶Aoi-umi Park FINISH |
Half marathon
| Measuring point | 5km／10km／20km／Finish |
| Course | Nogiwa Park START ▶Bay Bridge▶Gappo Park▶Near Nonai Station▶Aoi-umi Park FINISH |
10km
| Measuring point | 5km／Finish |
| Course | Nogiwa Park START ▶Bay Bridge▶Near Ishimori Bridge▶Aoi-umi Park FINISH |
※The Japan Association of Athletics Federations officially recognizes the full marathon and half marathon.
※Records are measured by a chip attached to the number card.
※The order of finish will be determined and recorded based on gross time (signal gun to finish).
※Net time is the time after crossing the starting line. (Net time is for reference only.)
Checkpoint setting (8 checkpoints)
- 1st checkpoint：10.90㎞／10:26
- 2nd checkpoint：15.25㎞／11:00
- 3rd checkpoint：21.45㎞／11:48
- 4th checkpoint：26.51㎞／12:28
- 5th checkpoint：28.37㎞／12:42
- 6th checkpoint：31.15㎞／13:04
- 7th checkpoint：35.10㎞／13:35
- 8th checkpoint：38.66㎞／14:03
The checkpoints will be closed at the time stated above, and athletes arriving after that time will not be allowed to continue the competition.Even if it is not one of the above-mentioned checkpoints, the race officials will ask runners to stop the race if they are extremely late.The above checkpoints’ locations and times are subject to change.
Application for participation
Please apply using your preferred application method from the entry page.You cannot apply for participation on the day of the marathon.
Please note that applications may be closed when the number of participants reaches the maximum.
General Information Center and sending a number card
General Information Center
Tent(s) in Nogiwa Park April 16 (Sun.), 7:00-8:00 a.m.
Number card
Number cards will be sent out by around April 6 (Thu.), along with a participation prize and other items.A runner’s chip is attached to the number card, so please do not remove it.
※If you do not receive it for some reason, please contact the Secretariat by April 13 (Wed.), and it will be issued at the General Information Desk on the day of the marathon.（If you do not contact us in advance, we will be unable to reissue the card.）
※If you are not participating on the day of the race, please make sure to return your runner’s chip in the return envelope enclosed with your number card.（If not returned, you will be charged for the actual cost.）
※Please make sure to contact the Secretariat if you change your address after your application.
Participation Prize・ Finisher’s Prize・Finisher’s Certificate
Participation Prize
Each applicant will receive a participation prize (T-shirt).
Please remember to indicate your T-shirt size when you register, as the participation prize will be sent to you in advance along with your number card and other items.
※T-shirt sizes are SS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL.
※If you did not indicate your size, L for men and M for women will be sent.
※Please note that T-shirt sizes cannot be changed after application.
Finisher’s Prize
Finisher towels will be presented to runners who finish within the time limit.
Finisher’s Certificate
It will be issued on the web. ※A photo data download service will be available.
Medical runner
We are looking for “medical runners” to assist with first aid activities as volunteers.If you are a participant with a medical or paramedic license and are willing to cooperate, please select in the designated field.
Opening Ceremony and Award Ceremony
Opening Ceremony：Nogiwa Park’s stage
Award Ceremony：Aoi-umi Park: whenever it is ready
Award
- Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the 1st through 8th place overall male and female finishers in each event.
（Those who applied for the Athletics Federation registration category are also eligible.）
- Prizes and certificates will be awarded to the 1st to 3rd place male and female finishers in each age group.
（Not applicable for those in the Athletics Federation registration category）
［By age／29 and under, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70 and over］
※Awards will be presented on the stage to the 1st through 3rd overall male and female finishers in each event.
※Please remember to bring your number card with you, as prizes and certificates will be given to the 4th-8th overall male and female finishers in each event and the 1st-3rd finishers in each male and female age group in each event at the Prize Certificate Receiving Desk.
※Records will be posted on the venue bulletin board as soon as the times are announced.(only prizewinners)
※After the marathon, records will be posted on this website.
※Sponsor booths will be set up at the finishing venue on the day of the marathon to provide hospitality to runners.Details will be announced on this website as soon as they are finalized.
Shuttle bus service
Shuttle buses will be available on the day of the marathon.
※Please note that the number of parking spaces is limited.Also, please follow the guidance of the staff in the parking lot.
Application Terms and Conditions
Please make sure to agree to the following application terms and conditions before applying.
- The participant must be in good health, free from heart disease and illness, and must train sufficiently to compete in the marathon.
If you have a chronic disease (cardiac or respiratory disease), please obtain permission from your doctor before applying. - The participant shall not hold the organizers liable for any injury, illness, accident, theft, loss, etc. during the marathon.
- The participant must follow the organizer’s instructions for safety management and event operation, including instructions to stop the event if the organizer determines during the marathon that there is a problem with the continuation of the marathon, or if the runners are temporarily stopped due to traffic conditions.
- The participant shall not object to receiving first aid if he/she suffers an injury or illness during the marathon.まThe participant shall not hold the organizer responsible for the method, process, etc. of the event.
- The participant shall agree that entry fees and other fees will not be refunded in the event of cancellation or non-participation after application, or in the event of cancellation due to earthquake, windstorm, flood, accident, illness, or other causes.
※No changes or cancellations are allowed after application. - The participant must not make false declarations of age or gender, or participate in the race other than the applicant himself/herself (fraudulent entry).（In that case, your entry will be cancelled.）
- The participant shall consent to the reporting, publication, and use of his/her personal information, including name, age, gender, record, and portrait, in the video, photographs, articles, and records of the marathon in newspapers, television, magazines, the Internet, pamphlets, and other media.（The right to publish and use such information belongs to the organizer.）
- The marathon applicant shall agree that the handling of personal information of the applicant shall be in accordance with the “Handling of Personal Information” section.
Handling of Personal Information
The organizer shall recognize the importance of personal information and shall handle personal information in compliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other related laws and regulations.In addition, the personal information of the participants will be used as follows for the purpose of service improvement, etc.
- As measures against COVID-19, the information is provided to public institutions such as health centers, medical institutions, and the Japan Association of Athletics Federations.
- The information is used for sending number cards, participation prizes, related information, and information about the next marathon.
- The information is used for publication of name, age, etc. in the event, website, newspapers, etc.
- The information is used for the services provided by the event sponsors, cooperating, and related organizations.
- The information is used to present the records of the marathon.
Others
- Please take a medical examination on your own and do not participate in the event if you are not in good physical condition.
- You are not allowed to participate in the event in a wheelchair, etc.
- If you need an escort runner, please let us know in advance.（No entry fee is required for an escort runner.）
- Filming by a drone is prohibited at the venue and on the course.
- Driving to and from the venue area is prohibited.For those coming by car, please park at the temporary parking lot (Aomori Keirin) and use the shuttle bus.
- Since the starting and finishing points are different, baggage will be checked at the start point and transported to the finish point.However, you are responsible for keeping your valuables by yourself.Please note that luggage should not exceed the size of a plastic bag (70 cm x 50 cm), and each person is allowed one bag.
- There will be 15 aid stations for the full marathon, 9 for the half marathon, and 5 for the 10 km race, including the start and finish venues.（Water, sports drinks, and food will be provided.）
- Restrooms are available at the starting and finishing venues as well as on the course.
- Winners’ records will be posted on the record board as soon as their times are announced.In addition, the race records will be posted on the website after the marathon.
- You are expected to wear clothing suitable for running.No one will be allowed to participate in the event wearing inappropriate clothing for a sporting event, such as covering the entire face, making other runners or supporters uncomfortable, or posing a danger to them.In addition, if the organizer determines that there are any other violations of laws and the public order and standards of decency that fall under this category, his/her participation in the marathon will not be permitted and the race will be ordered to be cancelled even after the race has started, so please follow their instructions.No objections to these rules will be accepted, so please participate in the event(s) with good sense.
- This marathon race will be ranked according to the RunLink Age Ranking conducted by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (the ranking is in order of time for the entire official marathon(s). The rankings include the results of all participating runners, including elite runners.).Your address (prefecture and city level) as well as name, runner’s number, date of birth, gender, net time, gross time, and rank will be provided.If you do not wish to be posted, please contact the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (TEL: 050-1746-8410).
- Please comply with the “Measures against COVID-19 at the 2023 Aomori Sakura Marathon” as stipulated separately (information will be provided later on this website).Please note that the marathon may be cancelled or its content may be changed in accordance with the latest “Guidance for Road Racing” issued by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations due to the infection status of COVID-19.