A race not of speed nor competition
But intended instead to take in the sights of Obuse
A run for the sheer fun of it, the Mini Marathon
A way for visitors to connect with our town
Enso = Performance (or, literally, 'Green Run')
Obuse welcomes 1.2 million visitors each year,
Equal to 100 times the local population
Not to the well-worn roads, the official highways
But to the embankments, the trails and back roads of our town,
Off the beaten path
See Obuse in its everyday garb
Soak up the scenery on a 21K journey of discovery.

Dear Runners,

Greetings from Obuse! We will start accepting entries on October 10, 2011for the 10th CHARITY Obuse mini Marathon to be held at 7AM on Sunday, July 15, 2012.

Once again we are getting an early start to ensure a safe and fun marathon that we will hope will be a memorable event for everyone.

English registration is available on the Sports Entry website. www.sportsentry.ne.jp

We will close the standard registration when the entry limit of 7000 runners is reached, so please register early.

It will be possible for late registration as a “Charity Runner” for an additional fee that will be collected for Tohoku and the local area.

If you have any suggestions or advice on how to make the 10th Obuse mini Marathonvthe best ever, please contact us at the Obuse Marathon Executive Committee.

We are looking forward to your participation.

Best regards,

Sarah Marie Cummings