Event name

Saitama Marathon in Saitama Stadium

Organizers

starting and ending at Saitama Super Arena,
Saitama Sports Commission

cooperation

Saitama Stadium 2002

Event date

Course

Special course to run on the side of the main pitch of Saitama Stadium 2002

Venue

Saitama Stadium 2002

Category/Eligibility/Start time/Time limit
Category Eligibility Start time time limit
Pair Run section
(About 1.2 km)

A group of two, such as a family member of elementary school age or older and a friend.
*First grader – third grader assumes it only the pair with the protector.

 ①10:00
②10:20		 15 minutes
4-hours team run section
(1 lap approx. 1.2km)

A team consisting of 2 to 12 people who are in the 3rd grade of elementary school or above.
* Elementary school students
are limited to 3 laps in 4 hours, and cannot do more than 2 laps in a row. Organize your team with this in mind.
*Select one of the following team categories when entering.


①General Teams that do not belong to ②～⑤
②Workplace Teams where all members belong to the same workplace (company)
③Family Teams where all members are parent and child or relatives
④U-18 Teams where all members are under the age of 18
⑤Over 40 teams where all members are over the age of 40

 11:00 4 hours
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*The start time of the pair run section will be announced by the event secretariat by e-mail, etc.

*Distances for each category are subject to change.

Category/Field size/Application Period/Entry Fee
Category Field size Application Period Entry Fee
(Tax included)
Pair Run section 800 pairs
1,600 people		 〜 3,300 yen
per pair
4-hours team run section 2 to 12 people/1 group
200 groups		 3,300 yen
per pair
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*Entry is accepted on the official website of the tournament（https://saitama-marathon.jp/）. It ends as soon as it reaches the capacity.

*When applying, you need to register as a RUNNET member (free) in advance.

*An entry fee of 220 yen (tax included) will be charged if the total payment is 4,000 yen or less, and 5.5% (tax included) of the total payment will be charged if the total payment is 4,001 yen or more.

Competition method

＜Pair Run section＞
If you cannot finish within the time limit, the competition will be canceled.

＜4-hours team run section＞
  1. In the 4-hours team run section, each person must run at least one lap on the lap course, and compete for the number of laps within the competition time (4 hours). If the number of laps is the same at the end of the competition, the ranking will be determined by the time at the measurement point on the final lap.
  2. A new lap cannot be entered after 3 minutes before the end of the competition time.
  3. Elementary school students participating in the 4-hours team run are limited to one lap at a time, and may not complete more than two consecutive laps. In addition, the number of laps for elementary school students is limited to 3 laps in 4 hours.
Measurement/Award

＜Pair Run section＞
Measurements and awards will not be conducted.

＜4-hours team run section＞
Awards will be given to the top teams. Details will be published on the official website of the event.

Participation guide

Participation information will be sent by e-mail from the event secretariat. Therefore, please save the participation guide on your smartphone, etc., or print it out and use it.

About athlete bibs, measurement chips, and sashes

Athlete bibs used in each section, measurement chips used in the 4-hours team run section, and sashes will be handed over at the reception on the day of the race.

Handling of personal information
  1. Organizers, etc. recognizes the importance of personal information, comply with laws and related laws and regulations concerning the protection of personal information, and handle personal information based on the organizer’s personal information protection policy. In addition, the acquired personal information will be used for qualification screening of the event, program organization and creation, record announcement, official website, other communication necessary for event management and athletics , information on events related to the organizer, event sponsorship / It will be used for services provided by cooperating organization.
  2. This event may be broadcasted on television or via the Internet.
  3. Videos, photographs, articles, and personal records of the event may be used in TV, radio, newspaper and other media by the organizer or a third party approved by the organizer for the purpose of operation and publicity of the event.
Others
  1. If the event is canceled for reasons not attributable to the organizer, the entry fee will not be refunded.
  2. The organizer will not conduct a health check. It is your responsibility to participate in the best possible health.
  3. The organizer will provide first-aid measures for accidents that occur during the competition, but will not be held responsible thereafter.
Application terms
  • Cancellation after application for personal reasons is not possible, and the entry fee will not be refunded.
  • False declaration of age, records, etc., and participation by anyone other than the applicant will not be accepted. If fraud is discovered, not only will participation be revoked, but future applications for the event may be refused. In this case, the entry fee will not be refunded.
  • We do not refund overpayments or duplicate payments.
  • Entry rights are non-transferable. If a transfer is found, it will be disqualified.
  • The organizer will not be held responsible for any injuries, illnesses, incidents, accidents, etc. that occur during the event, except those caused intentionally or by gross negligence on the part of the organizer.
  • The entry fee will not be refunded if the event is canceled due to reasons not attributable to the organizer, such as disasters, weather conditions, incidents, accidents, infectious diseases, etc.
  • The organizer is not responsible for delays in registration or payment due to problems with internet equipment or lines.
  • The right of portrait and right to publish applicant’s name, age, address (country name, name of prefecture or name of municipality name), video, photo etc. on television, newspapers, magazines, internet, etc. belong to the organizer.
  • This event will be held in compliance with domestic laws and regulations.
  • The organizer will hold the event in accordance with the tournament rules, etc., in addition to these application rules.
  • You may not be able to apply depending on the device, OS, and browser software you use.
  • Clothing that goes against laws and public order and morals, clothing that makes political or religious statements, or clothing that advertises companies, organizations, or individuals not approved by the organizer is not permitted. If the organizer determines that any of the above applies, it may not allow participation and may cancel the competition even after the start. In this case, the entry fee will not be refunded.
  • Minors must obtain the consent of their parents before applying.