福岡マラソン2016

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申込方法

Application
method
Internet/mobile site Designated money transfer form
(JP Bank/Post Office counters)
Processing fee for application \ 0 \ 500
Entry
classifications
Individual/Group Individual
Entry deadline May 23 (Mon), 2016 5 pm May 16 (Mon), 2016 *Entries with a postmark on or before the due date will be valid.
Selection of entrants Entrants will be selected by drawing lots if applications exceed capacity.
※In some cases, additional notifications of selection will be made.
※Entrants for the overseas advanced and Fukuoka sports support runner categories are selected on a first-come-first-served basis.
Notification of selection results Via email Via post
Payment of entry fee Successful applicants are required to transfer the entry fee to the designated account by the stipulated date.
Failure to pay the entry fee will result in selection becoming void.
Depending on the method of payment, participants may need to pay a processing fee.
Notes on entry
  • ・Duplicate applications cannot be made for individual entry or group entry.
  • ・Those making local advance applications do not need to reapply for standard applications (those who fail to qualify for selection during local advance applications will automatically be entered into the lottery for standard applications).
Notes on group entry
  • ・Group entry for 2-10 people is now available for the marathon (for both local advance and general categories). All applicants for the local advance category are required to have an address within Fukuoka or Itoshima.
  • ・Applications should be made only via the website or mobile site.
  • ・In cases where group applications are entered into the selection lottery, the final result will apply to all group members.
  • ・Start blocks for the race will be set according to each member’s expected finish time.
  • ・No group entries available for wheelchair race or fun run.
  • ・All group members are required to take check-in procedures individually.

CATEGORY

ASIA
Capacity 200 (first-come-first-served)
Eligibility Overseas nationals resident outside Japan
Applications begin April 18, 2016 (Mon.)
Applications close July 29, 2016 (Fri.)
Applicable events Marathon (42.195 km)
Qualifications Those born before April 1, 1998 (excluding high school students) who are capable of completing a marathon within 6 hours 45 minutes.
How to apply Applications can be made by selecting the “Entry” from the menu and clicking the “Apply” button. Applicants need to be registered members of JTB Sports Station. Please register for this service before applying (free of charge). Applications can only be made online via the website/mobile site.
Selection of entrants Entrants are selected on a first-come-first-served basis, and applications will close once capacity has been met.
Payment of entry fee Please pay the entry fee by credit card within 70 minutes of having completed your application. Once you have completed the entry procedures, you will be redirected from the registration page to a payment confirmation screen.
Caution
  • ・This category is for individual entry only. Group entry is not available in this category.
  • ・Refunds cannot be made following payment.
  • ・Duplicate applications for the same event or for multiple events by the same person are not permitted.
  • ・Please read the guidelines carefully before applying.
福岡・糸島市民枠

Marathon

:To be eligible for local advance applications, you must possess an address in either Fukuoka City or Itoshima City.

2,000 local advance applications for residents of Fukuoka City or Itoshima City will be selected via a lottery. Those who fail to qualify for selection during local advance applications will automatically be entered into the lottery for standard applications.

一般枠

MarathonWheelchair raceFun run

Applications can be made for the marathon, wheelchair race and fun run.
Selections for general applications are made at the same time as the lottery for
those who fail to qualify for selection during local advance applications.
※Group entry is only available for the marathon.

ボランティア枠

MarathonWheelchair raceFun run

Those who participate in this year’s marathon as a volunteer will
receive priority entry in the next marathon. Please note that volunteers
must possess adequate Japanese language skills.
 
 

Fukuoka Sports Support Fund

The Fukuoka Sports Support Fund was set up as a way of collecting donations for providing opportunities to children and adults in Fukuoka/Itoshima to experience sports. Your donations will help a range of projects aimed at promoting sports among citizens.

Donation amount: \500 (voluntary)
Please add an extra \500 when paying your entry fee.

  • ※ You will be asked at the time of application whether you wish to make a donation.
  • ※ You cannot change your mind once you have committed to making a donation, and donations cannot be refunded following payment.

Entry fees/processing fees

For overseas runners Registration is available on the Entry page (English).
Event Application method During selection Total amount
Method of payment
of entry fee
Entry fee Processing fee
Marathon Online Card online payment \12,960 \700 \13,660
Wheelchair race
Fun run
and above
High school student
Online Card online payment \3,240 \700 \3,940
Wheelchair race
Fun run
Junior high school
Online Card online payment \2,160 \700 \2,860
For domestic runners Registration is available on the Entry page (Japanese).
Event Application
method
During application During selection Total amount
Processing fee Payment fee Method of payment of entry fee Entry fee Processing fee Payment fee
Marathon Designated money transfer form \500
※1
\130
※2
Post Office counter \10,800
※3
\556 \130
※2
\12,116
Convenience store \108 \12,094
Online \0 \0 Card online payment \556
※4
\0 \11,356
Convenience store online payment
Wheelchair race
Fun run
High school student
and above
Designated money transfer form \500
※1
\130
※2
Post Office counter \3,240
※3
\205 \130
※2
\4,205
Convenience store \65 \4,140
Online \0 \0 Card online payment \205 \0 \3,445
Convenience store online payment
Wheelchair race
Fun run
Junior high school
Designated money transfer form \500
※1
\130
※2
Post Office counter \2,160
※3
\205 \130
※2
\3,125
Convenience store \65 \3,060
Online \0 \0 Card online payment \205 \0 \2,365
Convenience store online payment
  • ※1 When paying via the designated money transfer form, please ensure to pay only the ¥500 processing fee at the time of application. Once paid, no excess/duplicate payments can be refunded. Note that fees will not be refunded, even if applicants are not selected by lottery.
  • ※2 Amount for payments made at JP Bank/Post Office counters. The amount may differ if using an ATM. Please inquire at a JP Bank/Post Office counter for more details.
  • ※3 If making a donation to the Fukuoka Sport Support Fund, please pay the donation amount of \500 when paying the entry fee.
  • ※4 If making a donation to the Fukuoka Sport Support Fund, processing fee \581 will be required when paying the entry fee.

Notes on applications

  • (1)The following will result in applications being rejected.
    • ・Duplicate applications for the same event by the same person (including duplicate applications both to individual and group categories, as well as applications for multiple groups by the same person).
    • ・Applications for multiple events by the same person.
  • (2)Applications made outside of the application period will be invalid, will not qualify for the selection lottery and the processing fee will not be refunded.
  • (3)While the organizers will inform all applicants (the representative member in the case of group entries) of the selection results via email or post, no subsequent attempts to contact applicants will be made in the event of notices of non-delivery or letters not being delivered due to problems with registered email addresses or postal addresses.
  • (4)Inquiries cannot be made regarding the status of applications or selection results.
  • (5)Substitute runners or the transfer of rights are not permitted. Entrants will be disqualified if found to have engaged in such acts. In such cases, the organizers will not provide any kind of compensation, and entry fees will not be refunded.
  • (6)The organizers accept no responsibility for delays in applications as a result of postal conditions or defects with internet devices/lines.
  • (7)In the case of online applications, applications may not be possible due to issues with the user’s terminal, OS or browser. Please see the JTB website for more details on user software environments (OS/browser).

Application rules

Applicants must agree to the following rules of application.

  • (1)With exception of providing emergency response measures, the organizers accept no liability whatsoever for sickness, loss, or other mishaps.
  • (2)Changes, amendments and cancellations cannot be made to the content of applications once submitted through the designated money transfer form, or after the application deadline for applications made on the website or mobile site.
  • (3)False declaration of age, gender or address details for local applicants (Fukuoka City or Itoshima City residents) , district of residence or nationality for overseas advance applicants, or entry by a person other than the applicant (fraudulent entry) will not be tolerated. In such cases, entry will be cancelled and entry fees/processing fees will not be refunded.
  • (4)Entry fees/processing fees will not be refunded if the event is cancelled due to reasons beyond the control of the organizers, such as earthquakes, wind or flood damage, storms, snowfall, unforeseen occurrences, mishaps, epidemics, or other similar cases.
  • (5)Once paid, no excess/duplicate payments can be refunded.
  • (6)The organizers own the publishing and portrait rights to images, photographs, articles, and entrants’ names, ages, and addresses (names of countries; names of prefectures and other administrative units; and names of cities, wards, towns, and villages) in relation to such media as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and the internet for the duration of the event.
  • (7)The organizers will comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information in handling the personal information of the participants.
  • (8)The event will be conducted in compliance with all related laws and regulations of Japan.
  • (9)Minors must seek the consent of guardians before applying.
Application inquiries

Fukuoka Marathon 2016 Overseas Entry Help Desk
JTB SPORTS STATION
TEL:81-6-6252-4009
Email:jtbss@west.jtb.jp
Office hours 09:30-17:30(GMT+9) weekdays ONLY