We have compiled frequently asked questions. First, please take a look here, and if you have any uncertainties, please contact the Aomori Sakura Marathon Organizing Committee Secretariat.
1.Are there eligibility requirements for participation?
The full marathon is open to men and women aged 18 and above (born before April 1, 2008), and the half marathon and 10km race are open to men and women aged 15 and above (born before April 1, 2011). For participants under 18, please obtain parental consent before participating.
2.How can I register?
Registration can be done through the internet (RUNNET, Sports Entry, POMITTO!), postal transfer, and by phone. For more details, please refer to the entry page. Postal transfer registration is currently in preparation.For more details, please visit the entry page.
3.Regarding Time Limits
Full Marathon: Within 5 hours and 30 minutes from the starting signal (pass through the designated checkpoints within the specified time). Half Marathon: within 3 hours, 10 km within 1h 20 minutes.
4.Where can I get the event pamphlet (application form)?
The pamphlet is distributed at community centers and other locations in Aomori City.
We can also send it by mail upon request.
For more details, please contact the Aomori Sakura Marathon Organizing Committee Office.
5.Can the event pamphlet (application form) be mailed to me?
Yes, it can be mailed upon request.
Please contact the Aomori Sakura Marathon Organizing Committee Office.
6.What does ‘affiliation at the time of application’ mean?”
It refers to the name of your school, company, club, etc., and if entered, it will be published in the program.
7.Can I change the event category after applying?
No, it is not possible. Please be aware.
8.Is there a procedure for withdrawal or a refund of the entry fee?
No withdrawal procedure is required.
Athlete bibs and other materials will be sent around April 6 (Monday).
Please return your runner’s chip if you do not participate (actual costs will be charged if not returned).
Participation fees are non-refundable, as they are used for event preparation such as program production.
9.Is it possible to transfer my entry to someone else?
If you have registered through RUNNET, you are registered with ‘Yuzureru,’ so please apply for transfer through ‘Entry History’ on the RUNNET My Page.
10.I have completed my entry. What should I do next?
Your Athlete Bib Set (bib, runner’s chip, and program) will be sent around April 6 (Monday).
If it does not arrive, please contact the office by April 13 (Monday); it can be reissued at the General Information Desk on race day.
(If no prior contact is made, reissuance is not possible.)
Please also notify the office if your address has changed.
On race day, bring your Athlete Bib and runner’s chip, and read the enclosed notes carefully.
If you lose your bib, reissuance will require an additional fee.
11.I live outside Japan. Can my Athlete Bib be mailed to me?
For participants living outside Japan, Athlete Bibs will be distributed at the finish area on April 18 or April 19.
Further details will be announced by email.
12.Can I leave the target time (estimated time) blank?
We will arrange the blocks at the starting point based on your target time, so please be sure to fill in the target time (estimated time). If left blank, you will start from the last block.If left blank, you will start from the last block
13.While there is no section specifically registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF), does it mean it will not be an officially recognized record?
For those who apply for the full marathon or half marathon, please enter your JAAF registration information on each application site. We will then apply to the Japan Association of Athletics Federations as an officially recognized record for those who have applied.
14.If you are assisting as a medical runner, what procedures are required?
To further enhance the medical support system during the event, we request registration from medical professionals participating in the event (those with licenses such as doctors or paramedics) as ‘Medical Runners (Volunteers).’During the race, please wear the bibs provided for Medical Runners.If you encounter an unexpected situation during the race, please provide emergency assistance to the best of your ability and inform nearby event staff of the situation.The event staff will then contact the event headquarters and coordinate emergency response measures, including arranging an ambulance.After the response, please return to the race.Information will be sent to those who have registered.
15.Is there a kilometer display?
Displays are set up every 1 kilometer.
16.Will we receive a participation prize?”
As a participation commemoration, we will present a T-shirt.It will be sent together with the athlete bib.
17.Regarding the size of the participation commemoration (T-shirt):
The sizes of the participation commemoration T-shirt are as follows (JASPO standard) In the order of height/chest circumference/waist
SS…157-163cm／81-87cm／67-73cm S…162-168cm／85-91cm／71-77cm M…167-173cm／89-95cm／75-81cm L…172-178cm／93-99cm／79-85cm XL…177-183cm／97-103cm／83-89cm 2XL…182-188cm／101-107cm／87-93cm 3XL…187-193cm／105-111cm／91-97cm
18.Can I receive a completion award?
We are planning to provide a towel as the completion award.
19.Is there a baggage storage area?”
Since the starting point and the finish point are different, we will collect your hand baggage at the starting point and transport it to the finish point.However, please keep valuables at your own responsibility.Each participant is limited to one piece of baggage.
20.Is there a place to change clothes?
We will set up separate changing rooms for men and women at the starting point and finish point.Please note that the number of changing rooms is limited.
21.In case of retirement, is there a way to return to the venue?
There are medical vehicles stationed along the course for assistance.Contact the event staff on the course (wearing staff attire)
22.I haven’t received my Athlete Bib Set (bib and runner’s chip). What should I do?
If it does not arrive, please contact the office by April 13 (Monday).
On race day, it can be issued at the General Information Desk.
(If no prior contact is made, reissuance is not possible.)
Please also contact the office if your address has changed.
23.I lost my Athlete Bib Set. Can it be reissued?
Yes, it can be reissued at the General Information Desk on race day.
Please note that a reissuance fee will apply.
24.Is there parking available?
We will provide temporary dedicated parking (Aomori Keirinjo). For details, please see the ‘Course & Access’ page.
25.Can I drop off or pick up participants near the venue?
A dedicated drop-off area is available.
Please see the “Course & Access” page for details.
26.Is drone photography allowed?
Drone photography or filming is strictly prohibited within the venue and along the course.