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EVENT DETAILS

Race name

8th Minamiaso Caldera Trail

Event Purpose

Let's run through Minamiaso,a village in one of the world’s largest calderas!

Event Date

July 6, 2024 (saturday)
※In case of stormy weather, the event will be postponed to the next day.

Entry deadline

Friday, May 31, 2024
※Entries will close once the capacity is reached.

Venue and Access

Kumamoto Prefectural Outdoor Theater Aspecta (4411-9 Hisaishi, Minamiaso Village, Aso District, Kumamoto Prefecture)

Organizer

Minamiaso Caldera Trail Executive Committee

Co-Organizer

General Incorporated Association Minamiaso Tourism Bureau, ASOFieldsRunning Executive Committee

Support

Minamiaso village

Cooperation

Minamiaso Farm Camp, Minamiaso Sakura Park Management Association

Planning and Operation

LocalGain Co., Ltd.

Competition Events

50km [Capacity: 200 people] ★This is a qualifying race for the Aso Volcano Trail.
Entry fee: 14,000 yen
30km [Capacity: 400 people]
Entry fee: 9,800 yen
18km [Capacity: 500 people]
Entry fee: 6,500 yen
2km [Capacity: 100 people]
Entry fee: 2,000 yen
Total capacity: 1200 people

Participation Fee

①14,000 yen / ②9,800 yen / ③6,500 yen / ④2,000 yen
Original T-shirt: Separately 3,000 yen
*Please apply for it at the time of entry.

Participation Prize

①②③Local specialty products and food
④Sponsorship products

Awards

①②③: Top 1st to 3rd place for each gender(Certificate and Supplementary Prize)
➃Elementary School/Junior High School/High School and above: 1st to 3rd place of each gender (Certificate only)

Participation Qualifications and Precautions

▼Participation Qualifications
① High school students and above, who have completed a trail of 30km or more within 2 years (from July 2022 to July 2024)
②③ High school students and above
④ Elementary school students and above
①②③④ Common
•Those who understand the regulations and pledge
•Those who are confident that they can complete the course without getting lost and
conditions
and
pledge・Those
who are confident that they can complete the competition course without hesitation.
▼50km 30km 18km Common Required Equipment
*Always carry it. Not carrying the required equipment is grounds for disqualification.
(1) Water & Food: According to each person’s experience
(2) Wind Jacket (Rain Gear): The mountain top can be nearly 10℃ colder than the plains
(3) Gloves: For palm protection & warmth. Fingerless gloves are not allowed
(4) Course Map: A printed map or a smartphone app with imported GPS log
(5) My Cup: From the viewpoint of resource saving, paper cups will not be provided
(6) Mobile Phone: In case of emergency, please contact the headquarters phone number written on the bib
(7) Emergency Sheet (Aluminum Sheet): One that is 130cm x 200cm or larger
<50km only>
(8) Headlight: Mobile phone lights are not allowed
(9) Mobile Battery
*The use of stocks (trail running poles) is prohibited on all courses for vegetation protection.

How to Apply

[Internet Acceptance Only]
RUNNET

Payment Method

Credit card/convenience store payment/PayPal/Amazon Pay
*Please check Runnet for details.

[Application Regulations & Personal Information Protection]

Application Regulations

◆Please agree to the following application regulations to enter the competition.

(1) Changes, cancellations, and refunds of application contents cannot be made after entry.
(2) False declarations of age, gender, etc., and participation by anyone other than the applicant (proxy running) are not allowed. If found, you will be disqualified.
(3) The organizer is not responsible for any accidents or illnesses during the event, except for first aid. (Only compensation within the range of insurance joined by the organizer.)
(4) Please bring your health insurance card or a copy of your health insurance card in case of emergency.
(5) The organizer may instruct to stop the competition if it is judged that there is a hindrance to the continuation of the competition during the event.
(6) If the event is canceled due to reasons not attributable to the organizer, such as earthquakes and heavy rain, the participation fee will not be refunded in principle.
(7) Please obtain the consent of your family or guardian (in the case of minors) for participation in this event.
(8) The rights to use and post images, photos, names, genders, and records of event participants belong to the organizer. Please be aware that they may be used in newspapers, TV, magazines, internet, pamphlets, etc. *Please consent to drone shooting.
*Please consent to drone photography.
(9) As part of the course is in a national park, please consider other users and nature.
(10) As part of the course is in a pasture, please cooperate in livestock epidemic prevention measures such as foot-and-mouth disease.
(11) In addition to the above application regulations, please follow the rules set by the organizer and instructions for event operation.

Personal Information Protection

・The organizer will handle the personal information of participants in compliance with the laws and regulations for the protection of personal information.
・Personal information will not be provided to third parties except in the following cases.
- When the person’s consent is obtained.
- When stipulated by law.
- When it is necessary to protect the life, body, or property of a person and it is difficult to obtain the person’s consent.

Cancellation

No cancellation (refund) or change of entry content can be made after the entry is completed. For those who purchased a T-shirt and did not pick it up on the day, it will be sent by cash on delivery at a later date.

Injury Insurance

(1) Injuries due to falls, etc., during the event, heat stroke, hypothermia, acute heart disease, etc., are covered by injury insurance joined by the organizer.
<Compensation amount>
・Death & Residual Disability: 2 million yen
・Hospitalization Daily Amount: 2,500 yen
・Outpatient Daily Amount: 1,500 yen
(2) Consultation due to pre-existing conditions and search and rescue costs in case of distress are not covered. As search and rescue costs can be high, we strongly recommend individual membership in mountain insurance for those who regularly trail run or climb mountains.

Contact Us

Inquiries【About the Event】

Local Gain Co., Ltd.https://local-gain.com/
Address: 2-3-17 Numayamazu, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto 861-2102
*Please write the name of the event (Minamiaso Caldera Trail) when making inquiries.
info@local-gain.com

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