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EVENT DETAIL

EVENT DETAIL

Race name

The 3rd Aso Kumamoto Airport Morning Runway Marathon (Kumamoto Airport Marathon)

Event Date

May 31, 2025 (Saturday)

Organizer

Aso Kumamoto Airport Morning Runway Marathon Executive Committee

Cooperation

Kumamoto International Airport Co., Ltd.

Support

Kumamoto prefecture

Planning and Operation

LocalGain Co., Ltd.

Purpose of the event

1,This year too, we hope to raise awareness of Aso Kumamoto Airport, which continues to evolve, both within and outside the prefecture.
2,Contribute to regional development by utilizing the airport.
3,The airport will become a place loved by the local community.

Course

Aso Kumamoto Airport (runways and taxiways, etc.)

Competition Events

10km

Time limit

Participants must be able to complete the 5km course in under 40 minutes, or the 10km course in under 90 minutes.

Capacity

700 people ※High school students and above

Participation fee

7,500 yen
Memorial T-shirt: 3,800 yen※Applicants only
SIZE

Eligibility

1,High school students and above.
2,Those who can comply with the pledge.
※Race bib numbers will be sent in advance

Participation Award

Original products (planned)

Finisher certificate

Online completion certificate will be issued.

Awards

Men's and Women's 1st to 3rd place.

[Application Regulations & Personal Information Protection]

〇Regarding the tournament management policy

1.As the competition venue for this tournament is located within a restricted area of ​​the airport (an area accessible only to a limited number of people, such as passengers boarding planes and airport staff), the tournament secretariat and participants will strictly adhere to safety management and operating hours.

  • The event situation may change depending on runway conditions (weather, etc.). In that case, we will make every effort to ensure the safety of our customers.
  • The start time is set to sunrise (the beginning of twilight for the public). Due to airport operating hours, we will be completely cleared out by 6:30.

〇Safety management and compliance matters

1.All participating runners will have their entry and exit managed using a "recording chip" embedded in their bib number, so please make sure to wear your bib number securely on your clothing and do not remove it during the event.
2.There is very important equipment for aircraft operation on the runway. Also, in order to minimize damage caused by small animals such as snakes, please be sure to drive near the center of the runway (staff will be present at regular intervals, so please be sure to follow their instructions).
3.In case of sudden illness or other unforeseen circumstances, AEDs, stretchers, wheelchairs, etc. will be prepared. If you experience any change in your physical condition, please notify a nearby tournament staff member immediately. A health checklist will be sent to you in advance, so please fill it out and be sure to bring it with you on the day of the event. When you check in, staff will check your health in writing and make a brief verbal confirmation.
4.Please be sure to observe the restrictions on movement within airport facilities, including the runway, and other restrictions that you confirmed when applying. If you do not comply, you will be denied participation in the event.
5.In order to comply with the above rules, you will be required to submit a pledge form (if you do not submit the pledge form, you will not be allowed to participate in the tournament).
6.★ Substitute participation prohibited ★ This course is a restricted access area, so entry is prohibited to anyone other than those who have registered to participate. Therefore, substitute participation is not permitted. If discovered, you may be punished according to the law.
7.Participation in costumes (cosplay) is not permitted (due to the risk of costumes falling onto the runway).
8.You are not allowed to ride while wearing earphones or accessories (necklaces, hairpins, earrings, bracelets, etc.).
9.Running barefoot is not permitted (due to the risk of injury).

〇Cancellation conditions

Weather conditions on the day (cancellation conditions)

  • When the average wind speed is 10m/s or more and the maximum instantaneous wind speed is 15m/s or more.
  • If there is thunderstorm or thunderstorm is forecast during the event.
  • In the event of severe weather or forecast of severe weather (the event will be held in the event of light rain, etc.).
  • When visibility is significantly restricted for a long period of time due to dense fog, etc.
  • If an emergency situation occurs at the airport that makes the venue unusable (for airport security reasons, emergency evacuation orders may be issued during the tournament).
If any of the above conditions are met, the event will be cancelled and posted on the event website by 6pm on Friday, May 30th. Please check regularly.

〇About personal information protection

1.We handle personal information in compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws and regulations, and will not use it for any other purposes than those listed below.

  • For the purpose of improving services for participants in the tournament, to provide participation information, record notifications, related information, information on the next tournament, sponsorship and cooperation for the tournament, and provision and recording of services from related organizations.
  • Please note that photos and videos taken at the event may be used in promotional media (public relations magazines, websites, social media, etc.) issued and managed by the organizers and related organizations.

〇About cancellation

1.In the event of overpayment of entry fees, duplicate payments, cancellation of participation rights due to violation of the rules, or cancellation for personal reasons, no refunds will be given, and no rights will be carried over to future tournaments or preferential treatment will be given, regardless of the reason.
2.In the event of a request from the relevant authorities to cancel the event, cancellation due to a natural disaster such as an earthquake in Japan, or cancellation due to the issuance of a J-Alert, only the entry fee will be refunded. In the event of cancellation for any other reason, no refunds will be made.

〇Accident insurance

Injuries caused by falls during the race, as well as heat stroke, hypothermia, acute heart disease, etc. will be covered by the personal injury insurance purchased by the organizers.
[Compensation amount] Death/permanent disability: 2 million yen, daily hospitalization: 2,500 yen, daily outpatient treatment: 1,500 yen

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SCHEDULE

3:15~4:15

Key storage and metal detection

4:30~

Opening ceremony and competition explanation

4:50~

Race start

5:30

5km checkpoint time

6:00~

Award ceremony

6:20

Race ends

CONTACT

Local Gain Inc.
Address: 4-1-5 Kengun, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 861-2102
https://local-gain.com/contact/
※When inquiring, please state the name of the event (Kumamoto Airport Marathon).

▼About online applications

【RUNNET】
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