11th annual Overnight 60k Michikusa Ultra marathon
- Date:
- 15 (Sat) - 16(Sun) Jul 2017
- Application period:
- 21 Mar 2017(Tue) - 18 Jun 2017(Sun)
- Venue:
- Kanagawa prefecture, Yokohama City
- 60km from the heart of the city to Hakone, one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts
- The second half of the run is through the dark and will call for inner strength
- This is a 60km overnight ultra marathon from the port city of Yokohama, adjacent to Tokyo, to the hot spring town of Hakone.
Race start time is 6pm when the sun has set. From the starting point of Yokohama Port, follow National Highway Route 1, which links east and west Japan and head towards to the beach area of Fujisawa.The second half of the course will take you along the coastlline towards the finish point of Hakone Yumoto. The course is mostly flat with the exception of a few climbs towards the goal.
Headllamps will be essential whilst running through the night particularly in areas where there are few streetlights. Guidance will be limited on the course, so you'll also need to refer to a map whilst running the course.
The finish goal will be the vicinity of Hakone Yumooto, one of the leading hot spring resort areas in Japan. Despite the early morning arrival time, it will be possible to enjoy a nearby local hot spring before returning home.
COURSE MAP
| Category | Start time | Registration Fee (and period) |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| appx 60km Open to high school students or older | 18:00 | 7,000JPY | Closed |
| Start Venue | Kanagawa prefecture, Yokohama City |
|---|---|
| Check-in desk (on the race day) | Takashiam Central Park (next to Shintakashima train station) |
| Check-in time (on the race day) | 16:30pm - 17:45pm |
| Goal point | Hakone Yumoto station (limit time: by 6:00am the next day) |
| After reaching the goal | You are free to leave |
| Time limit / cut-off point | 12 hours |
| Eligible entrants | (1) high school students or older (2) People who enjoy running with other people (3) people who will comply with traffic rules and run safely. (4) person who can read a map and follow the route directions (5) companion aide is also needed to entry. |
| water station | 2 places ※As a general rule, you can refuel on route by using convenience stores (purchasing drinks and snacks) ※aid station (Hamasuga Oiso) |
| Participant race goods | Souentai original goods |
| Transport information | (train) 3 minutes walk from Shintakashima station (Minatomirai line) |
| Number of participants (previous race) | 503 people |
| Luggage storage service | organizer will keep luggage at the starting point. (Excluding valuables) ※Please note that you will not be permitted to take or collect your belongings during the race from the luggage minding service |
| Facilities | There are no changing rooms or toilets. Please use facilities inside the train station or the convenience stores near the starting point. |
| Pace | Run at a comfortable personal pace. |
| What to bring | Please make sure to bring your cell phone (In the event of retiring from the race, injury or other incident, you will be required to notify the race organiser) Participants will run through the night. Please wear a headlamp. |
| Race capacity | 200ppl ※Race entry deadline may close earlier if race capacity is reached |
| Sento (Japanese communal bath) information | Yunosato-Okada Morning opening hours: 6:00am to 9:00am adult 1000JPY/ child 500JPY 20 minutes walk from goal point tel 0460-85-3955 |
| Race rules and regulations | 1.Please understand that the race organization committee does not accept any responsibilities for any of the below (except for emergency measures) including injury or any other accident. 2.Please consult a doctor before entering the race to receive medical clearance. The Race is entered at your own risk and you are responsible for your health and safety. 3.You are responsible for valuables and personal belongings.Please understand that the race organization committee does not accept any responsibility for lost items or belongings. 4. Throughout the race, please follow the instructions of race attendants, traffic patrol, and police. Please mind your manners and be considerate of others. 5. In entering and registering, participants hereby have read and consent to these terms, conditions and race rules and regulations. In the case of minors (under the age of 18) consent from a parent or guardian is required. 6. Entry fee will not be cancelled or changed after payment has been made. 7.The race organiser will not accept false declarations of age or gender. Places are not transferable (participant will be disqualified otherwise) to another participant. Registration will be cancelled and insurance will not appply if false information has been provided. 8.Please note that there will be no refunds in the event of earthquake, snow, flooding, heavy rain or other natural distasters. In relation to ppints 6 and 7 above, no portion of the entry fee willl be returned in the event of overpayment, or overlapping deposit. 9.The Race Organiser reserves the right and ownership of race and event film, pictures, photos, articles, records, race participant details (including name, age, sex, record, portrait right, city prefecture or nation name) etc for the purposes of publishing and advertising on TV, newspapers, magazines, internet, brochures etc. |
| Participant notification form | Participant notification/confirmation form will be sent out 7 days before the event. |
| Organizer | Michikusa-maranic Souentai zip/postal code222-0037 1 Chome?19?6, Shiba shouji building 3F Okurayama, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture Tel 045-900-2036 Fax 045-541-9019 mail:info@michikusa-ultra.com Websitehttp://michikusa-ultra.com/ ※Japanese |
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