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Application Guideline for KANAZAWA MARATHON 2022 ON-LINE
(for Overseas Runners)

「KANAZAWA MARATHON 2022 ON-LINE 」is a virtual event. Download the app in your smartphone, run it at your own pace and route.

The rules are simple！Cover the distance 42.195km during the period！Runners, let's go out with your smartphone!!

Attention

  • Residents of Japan cannot apply from this site.(It is not accepting the residents of Japan, irrespective of nationality. )
  • The application is accepted on a first come , first served basis upon completion of the application. Please be advised that it is not possible to complete the application if it is fully booked.
  • The app may not be available for download in certain regions and devices. Please verify that the app is compatible with your device before registering for the marathon.

Event Flow

  • Entry Start(JST)

    Entry starts at 8:00 p.m. on the online system.

  • Deadline(JST)

    Entry site will be closed at 11:59 p.m..

    ※The entry will finish even if it is before the deadline when the number of applicants reaches the capacity.

  • Final Information for Runners

    The final information mail will be sent to the registered email address prior of the race day.

  • Dates＆Times(JST)

    Cover the distance 42.195km during the period

Event

KANAZAWA MARATHON 2022 ON-LINE

Event Period (JST)

From 12:00 a.m., Friday, September 9th, 2022
to 11:59 p.m., Monday, October 10th, 2022

Limit

300 people (first-come, first-served)

※Application will be closed when the limit is reached.

Participation Fees

3,000 JPY

  • Only credit cards are accepted.
  • Transaction fee will be charged separately.(480JPY)

Eligibility

  1. Have been born before April 1, 2007
  2. Those who live outside Japan (including Japanese citizenship)
  3. Applicants must have a smartphone onto which GPS training app TATTA can be downloaded.

Application Period (JST)

8:00 p.m. of Friday, June 10th,2022 to 11:59 p.m. of Wednesday, August 31st, 2022

How to apply

From the online entry website https://overseas.runnet.jp/en/301773

※You can register from your computer or smartphone.

Awards

No awards will be conferred.（This marathon event will not be a timed competition.）

Commemorative gifts

Runners who applied for KANAZAWA MARATHON 2023～2025 are entitled to receive 2,000 yen voucher valid for Kanazawa Marathon Motenashi Messe(EXPO) at the reception. (only once)

Gifts for Finishers

  1. “Virtual Finisher medal” will be provided.
  2. “In-app finisher certificate” will be available within the TATTA.

“Finisher Movies” can also be made from your TATTA by November 10th , 2022 on your own.

Application Rules (Entries shall confirm and agree to the following terms and conditions of entry.)

  1. This marathon event will not be a timed competition. Participants are advised to run at a reasonable pace depending on their physical strength and condition.
  2. While running ,runners should follow all relevant laws/regulations ,including the road traffic act.
  3. Runners should not cause trouble or inconvenience those around them by , for example , obstructing general traffic. Please refrain from running in stormy weather.
  4. Runners may choose which course to run and when to start , so long as the chosen course and time frame are deemed safe in respective regions in terms of the possibility of COVID-19 infection.
  5. Runners should pay due attention to their safety by , for example , running a course in athletic parks or along river banks. While running at night , runners should prevent being involved in a traffic accident by wearing luminous reflectors , holding a light , etc.
  6. The organizers will retain the rights to broadcast ,publish ,and post videos and photos of and articles about the event ,the names ,ages addresses (country/region) ,time records ,etc.
  7. The organizers will not be held liable for any damage caused by an injury ,illness, loss of personal belongings ,or any accident that may occur during the race.
  8. The organizers does not take out accident insurance. Participants should purchase an insurance policy for themselves if it seems necessary.
  9. The organizers values the importance of personal information. Entrants' personal information will be handled in accordance with the relevant laws and statutes concerning protection of personal information, such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the privacy policies of the event organizing committee. Personal information will be used for notifications of related information and offer of services as well as the improvement of services for all marathon participants.

    *The organizers may contact you to confirm the details of your registration.

  10. Submitted applications cannot be canceled and refunded for personal reasons.
  11. Should dishonest conduct be confirmed from running records, the runner(s) in question will be disqualified. In such cases, participation fees will not be refunded and commemorative gifts will not be given.
  12. Entrants who is under 18 years old must obtain the permission of their parents or guardians before applying.
  13. The event organizers take no responsibility for any late applications and payment caused by Internet connectivity/device malfunctions etc.
  14. Please note that some applications made over the Internet may not be successful due to the applicant's device, operating system, or Internet browser.
  15. This event shall be implemented in compliance with all the relevant laws of Japan.

Timeline from Application to Participation in the Event

The app may not be available for download in certain regions and devices. Please verify that the app is compatible with your device before registering for the marathon.

  • Applying for entry from “RUNNET”
    • 1　Please read the Application Guidelines and Application Rules before filling an application.
    • 2　Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We thus expect that access will be difficult shortly before applications open.
    • 3　Entry page will online on Friday, June 10th!(JST)
  • Downloading GPS training app TATTA
  • Starting up TATTA, entering your ID/password, and tapping ”Link”
    • 1　If you wish to run wearing a GPS watch without carrying a smartphone, link TATTA to your GPS watch.
    • 2　If you have never used TATTA, please try TATTA before the event for a test run.
  • Starting up TATTA and running for a total of 42.195 km within the specified period

    If you run with TATTA open on your smartphone or linked to your GPS watch, the distance you have covered will be counted.

    • 1　After each run is completed, click “Finish” and “Save” to save data.
    • 2　The only TATTA activity categories eligible for this event are "Running" and "Trail Running".
      An activity category may be chosen from the pull-down menu at the top of TATTA's start screen.

  • When you have covered a total of 42.195 km, you can get your “Virtual Finisher medal” and "In-app finisher certificate."

    • “Finisher Movies” can also be made.

To download application guideline

To download application guideline：English（PDF）

To download application guideline：Chinese（PDF）

Q&A

  • What do I need to do?
  • Please run a total of 42,195km while activating TATTA during the period (September 9th to October 10th ). During the period, you may run the 42,195km distance in multiple times. This marathon event will not be a timed competition. While running, runners should follow all relevant laws, including the road traffic.
  • How to apply
  • Applying from https://overseas.runnet.jp/en/301773
    The registration is mandatory.
    The app may not be available for download in certain regions and devices. Please verify that the app is compatible with your device before registering for the marathon.
    1. Please read the Application Guidelines and Application Rules before filling an application.
    2. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We thus expect that access will be difficult shortly before applications open.
    3. Entry page will open on Friday, June 10th (JST).
  • I have downloaded TATTA before, do I need to download it again to participate?
  • No need to download again.
  • I have linked TATTA app to my GPS watch, Is it possible to participate without smartphone?
  • Yes. However, if you have linked TATTA app to GPS watch, please import the running data into TATTA by 11:59 p.m. on October 10th .
  • I entered but I am not receiving invitation for participants.
  • This is a virtual event that uses the app.
    There is no invitation for participants by mail. Please refer to the website for details.
  • Can I submit my record manually?
  • No. Your record will automatically upload from an app.
  • Can I choose “Cycling” or “Walking” from TATTA activities?
  • The only TATTA activity categories eligible for this event are “Running” and “Trail running”. Please note that running data for “Cycling” “Walking” or ”Hiking” on TATTA will not be automatically counted towards this event. An activity category may be chosen from the pull-down menu at the top of TATTA’s start screen.
  • Are there any marathon race categories for participants with disabilities? (including wheelchair)
  • Applies for participants with disabilities are currently available.
  • Can I use a running machine to record my times?
  • No. Running machine cannot be used.
  • If I start taking my records before the specified period or the specified period is over before I finish my run, will such data be counted towards the distance I have covered?
  • Any running data before the specified period starts or after the specified period ends will not be counted towards your records for this event. To have your running data count towards your records for this event, you must run AFTER 12:00 a.m., Friday, September 9th and BEFORE 11:59 p.m., Monday, October 10th.
  • Can I participate without using the TATTA app?
  • No. Runners are required to download TATTA, which shall be synced with your account.
  • Where can I install the TATTA?
  • To download TATTA, please go to https://runnet.jp/smpapp/tatta/
  • Can I link the TATTA app to my Apple watch?
  • If the TATTA app that you have installed onto your iPhone, it will be installed automatically onto your Apple watch.
  • I have linked the TATTA app to my Garmin device, but my running data is not reflected.
  • It can take some time before your data is reflected.
    On TATTA, only data measured by your Garmin watch after you have established the link to your Garmin watch will be recorded, and no data measured by your Garmin watch before you have established the link to your Garmin watch will be recorded. Your running data from your Garmin watch will be linked to TATTA not when you have saved your records on your Garmin watch, but after you have established a link to the Garmin Connect app.
  • I have linked the TATTA app to my Epson View / NeoRun device, but my running data is not reflected.
  • It can take some time before your data is reflected.
    On TATTA, only data measured by your EPSON running watch after you have established the link to the Epson View / NeoRun app will be recorded, and no data measured by your EPSON running watch before you have established the link to the Epson View / NeoRun app will be recorded.
    Your running data from your EPSON running watch will be linked to TATTA not when you have saved your records on your EPSON running watch, but after you have established a link to the Epson View / RunConnect (NeoRun) app.

    ※Please upload the data to the EpsonView/RunConnect（NeoRun）app within one week after calculating it with your EPSON running watch. Records uploaded to EpsonView/RunConnect (NeoRun) more than a week after the calculation are not imported into TATTA.

  • What should I do if I don’t know if I have finished my run?
  • Click on “KANAZAWA MARATHON 2022 ON-LINE” from “Entry” under the “Event” tab of TATTA, and the cumulative distance during the event period will be displayed onto the “Record” screen. The race is completed when the saved cumulative distance surpasses 42.195km. Once your running record surpasses 42.195km, the completion certificate will automatically be displayed on the TATTA app.
  • Anything else to do after the race?
  • Nothing else. The data will be automatically uploaded to TATTA.
  • Can I get a refund if I cancel my entry?
  • You cannot cancel your entry after you have paid the participation fee. No refund will be issued.
  • When can I expect to receive my commemorative gift?
  • Runners who applied for KANAZAWA MARATHON 2023 and onward are entitled to receive 2,000 yen voucher valid for Kanazawa Marathon Motenashi Messe(EXPO) at the reception.
  • Will the organizers’ accident insurance cover runners?
  • For this event, runners will not be covered by accident insurance taken out by the organizers. In case insurance is necessary, please apply for it privately.

Please direct inquiries to

Kanazawa Marathon Organizing Committee Secretariat
1-1-1, Hirosaka, Kanazawa, Ishikawa JAPAN
E-mail info@kanazawa-marathon.jp

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