Are there any eligibility requirements?
The full marathon is open to men and women 18 years of age and older (born on or before April 1, 2005), and the half marathon and 10 km are open to men and women 15 years of age and older (born on or before April 1, 2008). Minors under 18 years of age must have the consent of their parents or guardians to participate.
What methods of entry are available?
You can apply by internet (RUNNET, Sports Entry, Pomito!) ), postal transfer, and phone.
For more information, please see the entry page.
Time Limits
The full marathon must be completed within 5 hours and 30 minutes (passing the set checkpoints in time) from the time of the signal gun, the half marathon within 3 hours, and the 10 km within 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Where can I get a pamphlet (application form)?
The pamphlet is distributed at sports facilities, citizen centers, etc. in Aomori City.
Can you send me a brochure (application form)?
Please contact us at the reference below.
Kyodo Co., Ltd.
030-0812 2-1-1 Tsutsumi-machi, Aomori-shi
017-718-1192（Weekday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.）
What is the affiliation at the time of application?
The name of the school, company, club, etc., will appear in the program if you enter the information.
Can I change my event after I applied?
Please note that you cannot change your event once you applied.
Do you offer a cancellation procedure or a refund of the entry fee?
No procedures are required for not participating in the marathon, but as we will be sending out number cards, etc. around April 6 (Thu.), please return your measurement chip.（If not returned, you will be charged for the actual cost.）Please note that the entry fee is not refundable as it is allocated to preparing for the marathon program, etc.
Can I transfer my entry slot to another person?
If you made an entry by RUNNET, it is registered in “Yuzure-ru”, so please go to “Entry History” on the My Page of RUNNET and make a “Request for Transfer”.
I have applied to participate. What should I do after that?
The number card set (number card, chip, program, etc.) will be sent in advance (around April 6 (Thu.).Should you not receive your number card etc., please contact the Secretariat by April 12 (Wed.), and we will issue it at the information desk on the day of the marathon.
（If you do not contact us in advance, we will not be able to reissue them.）
Please make sure to contact the Secretariat if you change your address after your application.
Please remember to bring your number card and measuring chip on the day of the marathon.Please read the enclosed precautions carefully before participating.
In case of loss or forgetting to bring the number card, an additional 2,000 yen will be required for reissue.
Can I leave the target time (estimated time) blank?
Please make sure to fill in your target time (estimated time) as we will divide the starting point into different blocks.
What is the procedure for cooperating as a medical runner?
In order to further improve the medical aid system during the marathon, we are requesting that medical personnel (licensed doctors, paramedics, etc.) participating in the marathon register as a “medical runner (volunteer)”.
During the race, medical runners are required to wear a bib, etc.If you encounter unanticipated situations during the race, please take emergency measures to the best of your ability and notify the nearby event staff or other personnel.The event staff, etc., will contact the event headquarters to arrange for an ambulance or other response.After handling the situation, you will be able to return to the race.
Information will be sent to those registered as a medical runner.
Is there a kilometer sign?
Kilometer signs are placed every 1 km.
Can I receive a participation prize?
T-shirt will be presented as a participation prize.（We will send it together with the number card.）
Participation Prize (T-shirt) Size
The sizes of the participation prize, T-shirt, are as follows (JASPO standard).
In order of height/chest/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
Can I get a completion prize?
A towel will be given as a completion prize.
Is there a luggage storage facility?
Since the starting and finishing points are different, baggage will be checked at the starting point and transported to the finishing 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.
Is there a place to change clothes?
Separate changing rooms for men and women will be set up at the starting and finishing points.
Please note that the number is limited.
If I retire, is there a way to get back to the venue?
A first-aid vehicle will be waiting on the course.Please let the event staff (wearing staff wear) on the course know it.
I have not received my number card set (number card, measuring chip, etc.). What should I do?
Should you not receive your number card etc., please contact the Secretariat by April 12 (Wed.), and we will issue it at the information desk on the day of the marathon.（If you do not contact us in advance, we will not be able to reissue them.）
Please make sure to contact the Secretariat if you change your address after your application.
I have lost my number card set (number card, measuring chip, etc.).Can I have them reissued?
The information desk at the starting point on the day of the marathon will issue them.In case of loss the number card, an additional 2,000 yen will be required for reissue.
Is there a parking lot?
We will have a temporary parking lot (Aomori Keirin).
For more information, please see the “Course & Access” page.
Is filming using a drone possible?
Filming by a drone is prohibited at the venue and on the course.