Entry start date and time

Marathon section Saitama and Koshigaya citizens priority entry / Saitama City “Hometown Support” donor quota entry
Entry starts at noon on Thursday, August 1.

Marathon Section General Entry/Other Sections (including sections of Saitama Marathon in Saitama Stadium)
Thursday, August 8, noon Entry starts

Priority entry for Saitama and Koshigaya citizens is not available to apply for the marathon category with benefits.
Those applying for the Privileged category should wait for general entry starting at noon on Thursday, August 8.

The participation period for the Runner Support Campaign entry fee of 2,000 yen off among the categories with special offers is from Monday, July 1, 2024 at noon to Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 11:59 a.m.

Event Date/main venue Category Entry qualification Field size Entry fee (tax included)
Saitama Marathon
in Saitama Sta.
Saitama Stadium 200002 Pear run A pair such as parent and child,friends, etc… 800 pairs
1,600 people
1 pair
3,300 yen
4-hour team run 2-12 persons/team 200 pairs 1 person
3,300 yen
Saitama Marathon 2025 Saitama Super Arena 18 years of age or older on the day of the event (excluding high school students)
・Able to complete the race within 6 hours of the starting gun.
14,000 people 15,000 yen
8km 15 years old or older (except junior high school students) on the day of the race
・People who can finish the race within 70 minutes from the gun
1,500 4,400 yen
ENJOY RUN (3km) Junior high school students and older 1,500 Junior high school students ¥1,650
High school students and older ¥2,200
ENJOY RUN (1.2km) 4th-6th grade elementary school students 500 person 1,650 yen
Wheelchair (approx. 800m) Elementary school students and older who use wheelchairs, etc. in their daily lives
*In addition to wheelchairs (self-propelled or for assistance) used in daily life,
electric wheelchairs, walkers with casters, etc. are also welcome to participate.
*Competitive wheelchairs are not allowed.
50 person 1,650 yen
Parent-child run (1.2km) 2 pairs of elementary school students and their parents/guardians 800 pairs
1,600
1 pair
3,300 yen
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*If you have a disability that makes it difficult for you to run alone, you may be accompanied by one runner (up to two runners in the wheelchair category). In the marathon, runners may change places only once at designated spots on the course. However, guide dogs are not allowed to accompany runners. Please make your own arrangements for a companion.

Please click the “Entry” button below and follow the instructions. You can choose how to pay the entry fee when you register (credit card, convenience store, ATM, etc.).
To enter, you need to register as a RUNNET or RUNNET GLOBAL member (free of charge).
If you are already a RUNNET or RUNNET GLOBAL member, registration is not required. Please check if there are any changes in your registered information, such as address, etc., in the “Change Member Information” section.
Entry fee:
[RUNNET] 220 yen (including tax) for amounts under 4,000 yen, 5.5% (including tax) for amounts over 4,001 yen
[RUNNET GLOBAL] 12% (including tax) of total payment (in Japanese yen)
Please read the application rules and regulations at the bottom of this page before you register.

Marathon Section

Marathon section
Application period
Saitama City and Koshigaya City
priority entry
General Entry

Priority entry for Saitama and Koshigaya citizens.

Reception has ended.

General Entry

Participation categories with benefits

In addition to the general entry, the marathon section offers entries with various special offers.

*The details of each rewarded entry are subject to change without notice.

Click here to enter with benefits.

Coming soon

Runner support campaign
Entry fee 2,000 yen off (no longer accepted).
埼玉りそな銀行

As a runner support campaign by Saitama Resona Bank, the sponsor of the event, Resona Group, you can check your account balance, deposit and withdrawal details, make transfers and complete various other transactions on your smartphone by setting up a new Resona Group App and applying via the dedicated entry form, The entry fee for the Marathon category is 13,000 yen, which is limited to 200 people. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)
*This campaign does not allow entry for beginner support, premium runner, premium box, team competition entry and Saitama City ‘hometown support’ donor quota entry.

capacity

200 (drawn by lot).

*Only the winners will be notified of the results of the competition by email from Saitama Resona Bank by Wednesday 31 July.

Campaign participation period

How to participate

Completion of procedures (1) and (2) within the campaign participation period.
(1) Set up the Resona Group App.
  To download the Resona Group Appこちら
(2)Entry to this campaign
  Click here for entry form. (Registration closed).

*For more information on the Resona Group App.this way

*Please note that if you set up the Resona Group App before the start of the campaign participation period, you will not be eligible for the campaign.

Flow of this campaign
  1. 1

    7/1(Mon) 12 noon.
    7/24
    (Wed.) 11:59 p.m.

    Resona Group App
    Setup.



    Entry to this campaign
  2. 2

    7/31Until (Wed.)

    election results
    mail delivery

    ※Saitama Resona Bank will send you an email.

  3. 3

    8/1(Thu)noon
    8/20
    (Tue.)17:00

    Enter the competition via the dedicated website in the winning email.

    ※ You can apply via the URL of the dedicated entry site for this campaign.

    ※In addition to the entry fee of JPY 13,000, there is a separate entry site fee.

■Notes on the campaign.

This campaign is only available to residents of Japan.

Participation in this campaign is open to those who set up the Resona Group App for the first time during the period and make an entry on the dedicated entry site (limited to one entry per person).

This campaign cannot be used in conjunction with other lottery campaigns for the setup of the Resona Group App. In the event of multiple applications, only this campaign will be eligible for the draw and the other campaigns will be excluded from the draw.

If you do not have an account with the Company, please complete the procedures in-store or via the account opening application in advance.

If any of the following apply, you will not be eligible for the lottery.

-If you have already set up the Resona Group App by 11:59am on Monday 1 July 2024
-If the Resona Group application has been initialised or uninstalled at the time of the transaction decision
-If the set-up account is closed at the time of the transaction decision
-If the entry form on the dedicated entry website is incomplete.

Campaign winners will be announced by an email from Saitama Resona Bank to the winners.

Winning customers will receive an invitation to enter the “Marathon section” exclusively for winners (exclusively for Saitama Resona Bank) to the e-mail address provided to us by 31 July 2024 (Wed.). If there is an error in the e-mail address entered or if you have set your e-mail address to reject our e-mail address, your winning entry will be invalidated. If a prize is invalidated, we will not be able to accept any subsequent requests to send the prize. In the event of invalid entries, the number of winners may not reach the predetermined number. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

Please note that we cannot respond to enquiries about the results of the selection process.

The campaign’s running slots are provided by the City of Saitama and the Saitama Sports Commission.

Rights may not be resold or transferred to third parties.

The election will be cancelled if the applicant falls under the category of anti-social forces or is found to have links with anti-social forces.

■Enquiries about the campaign

For enquiries about this campaign and competition entry, please contact the competition secretariat (Saitama Sports Commission TEL:048-762-8236 / FAX:048-762-8474(weekday 9:00~17:45))

For more information on the Resona Group App, please refer to the Saitama Resona Bank website.

Beginner support

To ensure that first-time marathon runners and novice runners can participate in the event in an enjoyable and safe environment, we have prepared participation categories that offer a range of support to help you complete the marathon. Various benefits are available, so please apply now.

Entry start date

8 August 2024.(Thu)Noon start.

capacity

50 people (first-come, first-served)

Eligibility

First-time marathon runners and novice runners.
※General competitors.

Entry fee (incl. tax)

JPY 22,000.

Benefit
講師:髙野 勇登さん
Lecturer:Mr Yuto Takano
  1. Pre-clinics (3 sessions), pre-clinic support drills delivered (3 sessions in total)
    ecturer:Mr Yuto Takano
    Scheduled dates and locations:19 Oct (Sat), Urawa West Gymnasium; 14 Dec (Sat), Urawa Komaba Stadium; 11 Feb (Tue), Urawa Komaba Stadium.
    ※Participation information for each clinic will be sent by email after registration.
  2. Safe start at the end of the line
    By providing a starting position at the end of the line, you can start with the pace runner in peace, without the fear of being overtaken.

    The last runner may take up to 20 minutes to cross the start line from the gun.

  3. Exclusive athlete bibs.
    All participants will receive a specially designed athlete bib.
  4. Installation of dedicated entry gates.
    Dedicated entrance gates allow for unhurried preparation on the day of the event.

  5. Please note that no dedicated preparation area is provided.

Coming soon

premium runner

We have prepared participation categories that allow you to relax before and after the race, including access to a dedicated entrance and a dedicated preparation area. A variety of special offers are available, so please apply now.

Entry start date

Commencement of noon on 8 August 2024 (Thu)

capacity

100people(first-come-first-served basis)

Entry fee (incl. tax)

JPY 22,000.

Benefit
  1. Installation of dedicated entry gates.
    No need to queue up at the entrance, allowing for smooth entry to the venue.
  2. Exclusive athlete bibs.
    All participants will receive a specially designed athlete bib.
  3. Provision of dedicated preparation areas.
    Dedicated changing rooms, toilets, baggage storage and aids are available for a relaxed preparation.
  4. Support from competition guests in a dedicated preparation area.
Coming soon

premium box

We have prepared participation categories that allow you to relax with your family and friends, including the use of a private room and private entrance. We encourage you to register together with your family and friends for a variety of special offers.
Please note that those who enter with a premium box will be entered in a team competition.

              
Entry start date

Commencement of noon on 8 August 2024 (Thu)

capacity

2 groups of 5 persons, 6 groups of 3-4 persons (first-come-first-served basis)

Entry fee (incl. tax)

3 persons: 80,000 yen; 4 persons: 95,000 yen; 5 persons: 110,000 yen.

Benefit
  1. Installation of dedicated entry gates.
    No need to queue up at the entrance, allowing for smooth entry to the venue.
  2. Exclusive athlete bibs.
    All participants will receive a specially designed athlete bib.
  3. Provision of private rooms for exclusive use.
    Private rooms are available where you can spend time with your team and prepare in comfort. (The room can also be used as a preparation area or luggage storage space).
Coming soon

Team competition entry

Three to five people enter as one team and the top team with the lowest total time to complete the race for the top three finishers on each team will be awarded. When taking part, teams are asked to name their team.

※The results will be collated and awarded at a later date.

※General competitors.

Entry start date

Commencement of noon on 8 August 2024 (Thu)

Coming soon

Saitama City ‘hometown support’ donor quota entry

Saitama City hometown support donors (over JPY 50,000) can participate in the marathon section.
Those who have made a Saitama City hometown support donation (75,000 yen or more) can participate in either the beginner support or premium runners in the marathon section.
In addition, those who donate more than JPY 320,000 and JPY 370,000 can participate in the premium box quota (running rights for 4 runners at ¥320,000 and 5 runners at ¥370,000). (One pair per box, first-come-first-served basis).

Entry start date

Commencement of noon on 1 August 2024 (Thu)

target group

Limited to residents outside Saitama City.

capacity
  • General Entry: 50people(first-come-first-served basis)
  • Beginner support: 5people(first-come-first-served basis)
  • Premium runner: 5people(first-come-first-served basis)
  • Premium box:2sets(For four runners and five runners)

General Entry

Coming soon

Beginner support

Coming soon

premium runner

Coming soon

premium box

Coming soon

Click here to enter.

Coming soon

Notes.

  • Entry in 「RUNNET GLOBAL」 is restricted to foreigners residing in Japan and those residing outside Japan.
  • Entry via「RUNNET GLOBAL」 is only possible in the marathon category.
    For categories other than the marathon section, entries cannot be made via 「RUNNET GLOBAL」 for categories other than the marathon category.
  • Those who have entered via 「RUNNET GLOBAL」 will receive their athlete bibs etc. the day before the event. Details will be provided later by the competition office by email or other means.
8 km category and Enjoy Run (3 km and 1.2 km) category,
Wheelchair category, parent-child run category
Application period

Click here to enter.

Coming soon

8km category

The 8 km section, together with the marathon section, starts at the Saitama Super Arena and finishes at Komaba Sports Park.
This is a good option for those who find the marathon section a little too hard!

Enjoy Run (3 km and 1.2 km) category,
Wheelchair category, parent-child run category

The event will be held on a course using public roads around the Saitama Super Arena.
The Enjoiran section (3 km) is also open to adults of junior high school age and above.
Drive on public roads where you cannot normally drive!

Saitama Marathon in Saitama Stadium
Paired run category, 4-hour team run category
Application period
Coming soon

For more information on the Saitama Marathon in Saitama Stadium, click here.

Pair Run Division

The paired run section is open to couples and friends as well as parents and children.

4-hour team run category

The popular team run was held at「Saitama Stadium 2〇〇2」.
Run with your family and friends!

Application terms
Cancellation after application for personal reasons is not allowed and entry fees are not refundable. False declarations of age, records, etc. and entries by persons other than the applicant himself/herself are not permitted. If any irregularities are discovered, not only will the entry be cancelled, but the applicant may also be denied entry to future editions of the competition. In such cases, entry fees are non-refundable. Over-payments and duplicate payments cannot be refunded. The organisers will not be liable for any injury, illness, illness, incident or accident during the event, unless caused by the organisers’ intentional or gross negligence. Entry fees are non-refundable if the event is cancelled due to disasters, weather conditions, incidents, accidents, infectious diseases or other reasons beyond the organiser’s control. The organisers will not be held responsible for delays in application or payment due to internet equipment or connection problems. The organiser reserves the right to publish the applicant’s name, age, address (country, prefecture or city), images and photographs on TV, newspapers, magazines and the internet, as well as the right of portrait. The competition will be conducted in compliance with national laws and regulations. The organiser will organise this competition in accordance with these application rules as well as the competition rules and regulations.You may not be able to apply depending on your terminal machine, operating system or browser software. Clothing that offends the law or public order and morals, political or religious advocacy, or that promotes a company, organisation or individual not recognised by the organisers will not be permitted. If the organisers deem any of these to be the case, participation will not be permitted and the competition may be cancelled even after the start. In such cases, the entry fee will not be refunded. Minors must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before applying. In the event of a change of mailing address due to relocation, etc., please change the information on the My Page of the entry website (RUNNET) as soon as possible. The organisers will not be held responsible in the event that advance mailings are not received due to failure to follow the change procedure or for other reasons.
Personal Information
The organiser recognises the importance of personal information, complies with the Law on the Protection of Personal Information and related laws and regulations, and handles personal information in accordance with the organiser’s personal information protection policy. The personal information obtained will be used for the purposes of screening for qualification for the event, production of the event programme, announcement of records, the official website of the event, other communications necessary for the operation of the event, information on events related to the organisers, and provision of services from the sponsors, cooperating and related organisations of the event. The Games may be covered by various media outlets and may be broadcast on television and distributed via video on the Internet. Video footage, photographs, articles and personal records of the event may be used by the organisers and third parties approved by the organisers for the purpose of running and promoting the event, in the event programme, posters and other promotional materials, and in media such as television, radio, newspapers, magazines and the internet.