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1Purpose
To encourage persons with physical impairments in Japan and other countries and territories in further social participation, and to deepen people’s understanding toward persons with impairments through wheelchair racing.
2Name
The 39th Oita International Wheelchair Marathon
3Host
Oita Prefecture, Japanese Para-Sports Association, Japanese Paralympic Committee, Japan Para Athletics, etc.
4Approval
This event is approved by World Para Athletics
（WPA） as an Approved Event. Only results established by an athlete with a registered WPA License and have an international class shall be officially recognized by WPA. No results of the Half Marathon are officially recognized by WPA.
5Superintendent
Oita Athletics Association
6Cosponsor
Oita Broadcasting System, Inc
7Support
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan Sports Agency, etc.
8Sponsors
Omron Co. Ltd., SONY Co. Ltd., Honda Motor Co. Ltd.,Mitsubishi Co. Ltd.,DENSO Co. Ltd., FUJITSU FSAS Inc.
9Cooperation
Oita Prefectural Police, etc.
10Time and Date
November 16, 2019（Sat.）
| 08:00 ‒ 15:00 | Classification（Oita Municipal Athletic Stadium） |
|---|---|
| 12:00 ‒ 15:00 | Athletes Registration（Oita Prefectural Govt.Bldg.） |
| 16:00 ‒ 16:20 | Opening Ceremony |
| 16:30 ‒ 16:40 | Parade |
| 17:00 ‒ 17:30 | Athletes Press Conference |
November 17, 2019（Sun.）
| 08:00 ‒ 09:25 | Racing wheelchair Inspection & Warm-up（Castle Park） |
|---|---|
| 09:25 ‒ 09:45 | Final Call & Pre-lineup |
| 10:00 | Marathon Start |
| 10:03 | Half Marathon Start |
| 13:20 | Closing & Awards Ceremonies（Oita Municipal Athletic Stadium） |
| 18:00 ‒ 20:00 | Farewell Party（Oita Prefectural Govt.Bldg.） |
11Course and events
Marathon Course （42.195km） and Half Marathon Course （21.0975km） in Oita City officially approved by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations
12Eligibility
All athletes must be over 14 years old as of November 17, 2019, and must satisfy the following requirements.
【Marathon】
- Japanese athletes: Wheelchair users holding a physical impairments certificate and registered with Japan Para Athletics, who also must be approved by the Organizer.
- Foreign athletes: Wheelchair users registered with the National Paralympic Committees in their respective countries or equivalent associations, who also must be approved by the Organizer.
【Half Marathon】
- Japanese athletes: Wheelchair users holding a physical impairments certificate, who also must be approved by the Organizer.
- Foreign athletes: Wheelchair users approved by the Organizer.
13Entry Fee
Entry fee for athletes is 5,000 yen for marathon and 1,000 yen for half marathon.
14Governing Rules
The latest WPA Rules and Regulations applicable on race day and Japan Para Athletics Rules, and Competition Rules of Oita International Wheelchair Marathon.
All participating athletes must follow WPA Rules and Regulations regarding advertising and displays during WPA Recognized Competitions.
15Classification
In both Marathon and Half Marathon, participants are classified into the following classes; T51, T33/52, T34/53/54 （three classes）
If necessary, classification process will be carried out. These classes will not be recognized as international classes of WPA.
16Doping Control
Doping Control will take place at this event.
17Award
The 1st - 3rd place finishers in each class of men and women will be awarded in both Marathon and Half Marathon.
In the event of Marathon, prize money will be given to the finishers who achieved outstanding results in placing or in time at this race, and the amount of money will be decided separately(PDF).
Decisions on placing or awarding will be conducted without regard to registration with IPC Athletics.
18Entry Application
A completed Entry Form together with other necessary materials including two copies of your face photo must be submitted by mail by August 30, 2019（Fri）. （Valid only if postmarked August 30, 2019. If you hope to apply by email, you are required to submit an application form along with an image file of your face photo. Please see the Application Instruction for details）
19Accidents during the race
In case of accident in the competition, first-aid treatment will be provided by the Organizer. Athletes must be responsible for the payment of medical service. The Organizer takes out accident insurance.
20In Case of Rain
In general, the competition takes place regardless of weather conditions.
21Race Cancellation Policy and Response to an Emergency
Follow the instruction in the crisis management manual of 39th Oita International Wheelchair Marathon.
22Healthcare
Participants are liable for their own health condition and race participation. Medical Check-ups by the organizer will not be held.
23Personal Information
The Organizing Committee will comply with the law of personal information. Athletes’ personal information will be used for the following purposes;
*examination of the athletes qualification
*publication of programs and leaflets of the event
*advertisement and promotion of the event
*press release to the media
*announcement of records, etc.
24Organizing Committee Secretariat
The Organizing Committee Secretariat is located in Oita Prefectural Para-Sports Association（c/o Disability Inclusion Promotion Office, Oita Prefectural Government）. Foreign participants may contact Oita Prefectural Para-Sports Association at the following:
Address : Oita International Wheelchair Marathon Organizing Committee
Oita Prefectural Para-Sports Association
Oita Prefectural Government, Welfare and Health Department, Disability Inclusion Promotion Office 3-1-1, Ohte-machi, Oita City,
Oita Prefecture, 870-8501, Japan
Telephone : +81-97-506-2841 Fax: +81-97-506-1736
Email：kurumaisu-marathon@pref.oita.lg.jp
URL : http://www.kurumaisu-marathon.com/
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