Obuse Mini Marathon 2010
Revised 12/24/2009
- Q01. What are the course's characteristics?
- Q02. Can changes or cancellations be made after entry? Are substitute runners allowed?
- Q03. How can I reserve lodging?
- Q04. I have a question about entry confirmation and/or event guides
(Number Card claim ticket) - Q05. Is parking available?
- Q06. Are there changing rooms and is luggage drop-off available?
- Q07. What is the starting order?
- Q08. Can I enter on the day of the race?
- Q09. What will happen which the set amount of entries is reached?
- Q10. I don’t understand how to enter my estimated time.
- Q11. What is the entry prize?
- Q12. Are there water stations? Is there food and/or sports drinks?
- Q13. Is traffic restricted?
- Q14. Is there a time limit?
- Q15. Is the distance marked?
- Q16. What should I do if I want a form for paying through the post office?
Q01. What are the course's characteristics?
A. Rather than a competition of speed, the course concept is one of "racing along the river bank, dashing through the fields and running on the back roads," running through Obuse while enjoying its sights. While running along river banks and rice paddies and through residential areas, enjoy meeting volunteers and residents of Obuse.
Q02. Can changes or cancellations be made after entry? Are substitute runners allowed?
A. We cannot refund the entry fee after entry. We do not allow substitute runners. If someone is revealed to not be the registered runner, they will be immediately disqualified and no longer applicable for insurance and such.
Q03. How can I reserve lodging?
A. Please contact the Nagano City Hotel and Ryokan Union or the Yamanouchi Town Tourism Federation and apply through them. Since there are few lodging facilities within Obuse, we refer people to lodgings within 20-30 minutes of Obuse by car or train. On the morning of the race there will be free trains to Obuse.
Nagano City Hotel and Ryokan Union
http://www.nagano-yado.jp/
Yamanouchi Town Tourism Federation
http://www.info-yamanouchi.net/
Q04. I have a question about entry confirmation and/or event guides (Number Card claim ticket)
A. Confirmation for people who entered by post: Please call the Entry Center (Tel: 048-778-5888)
For people who entered through RUNNET (internet): Please contact RUNNET directly.
Event guides (Number Card claim tickets) will be sent to all entrants on July 1st.
A. Yes, there is space for around 2,000 vehicles. We have also arranged for free shuttle buses between the parking areas and the start area. Details about parking locations will be posted on the homepage later and sent along with the event guide (Number Card claim ticket).
Q06. Are there changing rooms and is luggage drop-off available?
A. Yes, there are changing rooms available at the start area in the Kurigaoka Elementary School Gymnasium and the Cultural Gymnasium and in tents at the goal area. Also, luggage can be dropped off at the start area and will be transported to the goal. (*However, the staff takes no responsibility for valuables and such)
Q07. What is the starting order?
A. The start is divided into 9 blocks based on your estimated time. Everyone will take their starting positions and start at the same time after the opening ceremony.
Q08. Can I enter on the day of the race?
A. No, there is no same-day entry.
Q09. What will happen which the set amount of entries is reached?
A. You will be informed via the official homepage. Entries will be cutoff once the limit is reached, so please apply early.
Q10. I don't understand how to enter my estimated time.
A. It is only an estimate, so just consider your own running ability. In the case that no estimated time is entered, you will start in the last block.
A. We have prepared many items including an original T-shirt (S, M, L, XL) and goods from our sponsors. You will be presented with a finisher’s towel and a certificate of completion at the finish.
Q12. Are there water stations? Is there food and/or sports drinks?
A. Yes, including the start area there are 21 water stations spaced roughly 1km apart as well as a station at the goal area. We have prepared sports drinks at 4 of the stations and food at 2.
A. Yes, traffic will be restricted centered on the town of Obuse. Please use National Highway 403 as a detour. Details will be reported on the official homepage and in fliers distributed with newspapers (in Obuse only).
A. Yes, there is a time limit of 5 hours 10 minutes, but it is set so you can even complete the race by walking, so please give it a try.
A. Yes, markers are placed every kilometer.
Q16. What should I do if I want a form for paying through the post office?
A. We currently have not opened entries through post, but the entry period will be posted on the official homepage at a later time.
If you wish to receive forms, please send a self-addressed envelope and stamps to the Entry Center (1-2 copies: 80 yen, 3-5 copies: 90 yen, 6-10 copies: 140 yen)
Obuse mini Marathon Entry Center
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM
1-49 Sugaya, Ageo-shi, Saitama-ken 362-0003
Tel: 048-778-5888