Information

Name The Takahashi Naoko Cup / Gifu Half Marathon 2025
Organizers Gifu Association of Athletics, Gifu Prefecture, Gifu City,
Gifu Sports Association, The Chunichi Shimbun
Date&Time Sunday, April 27, 2025
9:00 - Half Marathon Start
12:05 - Half Marathon End
Course Takahashi Naoko Cup / Gifu Half Marathon Course
Start and finish at Gifu Memorial Center
(Course certified by the WA/ AIMS and the JAAF, and supervised by Naoko Takahashi)
Venue Gifu Memorial Center (Fukumitsu Ohno 2675-28, Gifu City)
Regulation The race will be conducted in accordance with the World Athletics Competition Rules & Technical Rules 2024 edition and the FY2025 Rules and Regulations of the JAAF and Gifu Half Marathon. In addition, the WA Road Race Label Regulations and the WA Advertising Regulations will apply to this race as it is a WA Label Road Race. Doping tests will be conducted according to the WA Regulations.
Check Points/
Time Limit		 (1) Athletes who fail to pass a Check Point before it closes must drop out of the race and follow instructions given by the officials in charge.
(2) Athletes who fail to reach a Check Point before the time listed below must drop out of the race and quickly move out of the course to sidewalks. Athletes who fail to reach a Check Point and drop out of the race should get on a sweep bus and return their timing chips to the officials in charge.
[Course Closure Times] (Tentative)
Check
Point		 Closing
time
Start Gate 9:20
5.8km
Courthouse		 10:10
10.1km
Ukai Bridge Southeast		 10:40
13.2km
Chidori Bridge North		 11:00
17.3km
Gifu Grand Hotel Parking		 11:32
FINISH
Nagaragawa Stadium		 12:05
Race Capacity 10,000
Qualification First Division: JAAF-registered athletes only
Second Division: General Participants (If a JAAF-registered athlete participates in the Second Division, the running time will not be officiated.)
Entry
Application		 Application Procedure
Via Internet: Applications will be accepted on a first-come,
first-served basis until the maximum capacity is reached.

Early Entry:
Period: October 28, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024
Participation fee: 10,000 yen

General Entry:
Period: November 18, 2024 to 11:59 p.m. on Febraty 10, 2025
Participation fee: 11,000 yen
*If the number of pre-entry applicants reaches the maximum, we will not accept any more applications.

*Depending on the payment method, fees and other charges must be paid.
*Including accident insurance etc.
*In case of a visually-impaired runner, who will run with an escort runner, a special number card will be provided for the exclusive use of the escort runner. Please inform the administration office at the time of application if you are intending to be an escort or to be escorted.
Athlete Bib
Pickup		 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 20:00
Place: Gifu Memorial Center
Miscellaneous 1) The entry fee will not be refunded in the event that the event is cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the organizer.
2) Please take all possible precautions to ensure that you are in good physical condition, including training sufficiently and undergoing a medical checkup prior to participating in the event.
3) The organizer will provide first aid for any accidents that occur during the competition, but will not be responsible for any further damages.
4) This event will be conducted in compliance with all relevant laws in Japan.
5) All runners, volunteers, and event staff will work together for charity with the goal of "contributing to society through sports.
Additional
stipulations
regarding
application		 ◎Before applying to the race, all the participants are required to read all rules and regulations stated in the by laws and agree to follow them.

  1. No change of event, cancellation, or refund of entry fee will be made under any circumstances after the application has been made.
  2. Each participant may only apply for one event, and may not change events after registration. False declarations of age, gender, record, etc., or participation by anyone other than the applicant (illegal participation) will not be accepted. If an individual or a group is found to have participated illegally, not only will their entry be cancelled, but they may not be allowed to register for future competitions.
  3. Substitute runners and transfer of rights are not allowed at the event. If such actions are found, the entrant will be disqualified. In such cases, the organizer will not provide any compensation.
  4. If an athlete registered with the JAAF participates in the second part (half marathon general), the record will not be certified.
  5. If you are registered with the JAAF, please enter your affiliation name exactly as registered with the JAAF when you apply.
  6. Minors must obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before applying.
  7. If you are visually impaired and wish to participate in the race with a runner, a special athlete bib will be provided for your runner. Please contact the Runner Call Center when you register.
  8. After registration, participants will receive an entry guide in mid-March if they are selected to participate. Athlete bibs, etc. will be given to participants at the registration desk. Athlete bibs must be worn on the chest. Athlete bibs should be worn on the chest, while those registered with the Japan Amateur Athletic Federation (JAAF) and Heart Support Runners should wear them on their chest and back.
  9. The area around the venue is expected to be very crowded on the day of the race. Please use public transportation or shuttle buses whenever possible. Parking will be on a first-come, first-served basis, so please register at the time of registration.
  10. The organizers will not be held responsible for any delays due to public transportation or road conditions.
  11. Please take all possible precautions to ensure that you are in good physical condition, including training sufficiently and undergoing a medical checkup prior to participating in the event. If you suspect that you have a medical condition, please consult with your doctor before participating in the event.
  12. The organizer will provide first aid for any injury, illness, or accident during the competition, but will not be held responsible for any injury, illness, or accident except those caused by the organizer's intentional or gross negligence. However, the organizer will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents except those caused by the organizer's intentional or gross negligence.
  13. The organizer will take out the following accident insurance, but those who want more compensation should take out their own insurance. "The organizer will provide the following accident insurance.
  14. You can keep your baggage in the designated place, but the organizer will not be responsible for any theft, loss, or destruction of your baggage, unless it is caused by the organizer's intentional or gross negligence. However, the organizer will not be held liable for theft, loss, or destruction of the entry form, except in cases of intentional or gross negligence on the part of the organizer.
  15. For safety reasons, the starting order will be in the order of self-reported times at the time of application. Please refrain from making false declarations, as it may interfere with the safe operation of the event. Please follow the announcements and instructions of the race officials and start from the designated blocks. If you are late, you will be asked to start from the last block. Please do not interrupt the race.
  16. In the event of an accident, fire, or other emergency, emergency vehicles may have priority on the course. In such cases, please follow the instructions of police officers, firefighters, and competition officials.
  17. No banners, placards, etc. are allowed for advertising. As for costumes, please follow the guidelines set by the organizer (see the website) and dress sensibly. If you do not follow the instructions of the staff, you may not be allowed to participate in the race. In such cases, the entry fee will not be refunded.
  18. If you are registered with the Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) and wish to participate in the race, you may obtain a certified record certificate (fee: 500 yen). Please apply on the day of the race. The certificate will be sent to you by post at a later date.
  19. The entry fee will not be refunded in the event that the event is reduced or cancelled due to an earthquake, windstorm, flood, snowfall, fire, incident, accident, illness, or any other reason beyond the control of the organizer.
  20. Entry information may be used in the Chunichi Shimbun's coverage of the event.
  21. The organizers reserve the right to use any images, photographs, articles, records, names, ages, addresses (country, prefecture, or city), etc. of the entrants during the event for publication on TV, newspapers, magazines, and the Internet, as well as portrait rights.
  22. Photos and other materials related to the event may be sold to the general public (including by contractors). The organizer reserves the right to use personal information.
  23. The organizer will handle the personal information of participants in strict compliance with the Personal Information Protection Law.
  24. In addition to the above-mentioned application rules, the event will be held in accordance with the competition precautions stipulated separately by the organizer.
Inquiries
Regarding
Applications		 RUNNER INQUIRIES DESK(Available in Japanese only)
https://www.sports-web.jp/contact/

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