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.
The 41st Oita International Wheelchair Marathon
Oita Prefecture, Japanese Para-Sports Association, Japanese Paralympic Committee, Japan Para Athletics, etc.
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.
Oita Athletics Association
Oita Broadcasting System.Inc
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, Japan Sports Agency, etc.
Currently Recruiting
Oita Prefectural Police, etc.
November 19, 2022(Sat.)
09:00 ‒ 12:00 | Athlete Registration (Oita Prefectural Govt.Bldg.) |
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09:30 ‒ 14:00 | Classification (J-Lease Stadium) |
14:15 ‒ 15:00 | Opening Event (OHEYA-LABO Festival Square) |
15:15 ‒ 15:45 | Athletes Press Conference (OHEYA-LABO Festival Square) |
16:00 ‒ 16:30 | Opening Ceremony (OHEYA-LABO Festival Square) |
November 20, 2022(Sun.)
08:00 ‒ 09:20 | Racing wheelchair Inspection (Castle Park) |
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08:00 ‒ 09:25 | 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 (J-Lease Stadium) |
Criteria for holding events
The race will be held if all the criteria from ① to ③ below are met, based on the provisions of the "Guidelines for Preventing Covid-19 Infection" (revised as necessary)
Criteria for holding events in case of natural disasters
The competition’s cancellation criteria and emergency response will be handled based on the
"41st Oita International Wheelchair Marathon Crisis Response Manual"
It should be noted that in the case of rain, the competition will be held.
Marathon Course (42.195km) and Half Marathon Course (21.0975km) in Oita City are officially approved by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations
All athletes must be over 14 years old as of November 20, 2022, and must satisfy the following requirements.
【Marathon】
【Half Marathon】
(Note)
※Below are criteria for athletes, their escorts, and people involved in competition management (competition officials, volunteers, etc.) to participate in the competition. Participation is not permitted if any of criteria ① to ⑤ below applies.
Entry fee for athletes is 5,000 yen for the marathon and 1,000 yen for the half marathon.
The latest WPA Rules and Regulations applicable on race day and Japan Para Athletics Rules, and Competition Rules of Oita International Wheelchair Marathon will be used.
All participating athletes must follow WPA Rules and Regulations regarding advertising and displays during WPA Recognized Competitions.
In both the Marathon and Half Marathon, participants are classified into the following three classes: T51, T33/52, T34/53/54.
If necessary, classification process will be carried out. These classes will not be recognized as international classes of WPA.
Doping Control will take place at this event.
The 1st - 3rd place finishers in each class of men and women will be awarded in both the Marathon and Half Marathon.
In the Marathon event, 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.
Decisions on placing or awarding will be conducted without regard to registration with IPC Athletics.
A completed Entry Form together with other necessary materials including two copies of your face photo must be submitted by mail by August 31, 2022 (Wed). (Valid only if postmarked August 31, 2022. 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 Instructions for details.)
In case of accident in the competition, first-aid treatment will be provided by the Organizer. Athletes must be responsible for the cost of medical service. The Organizer has accident insurance.
To prevent the spread of Covid-19, cheering will only be allowed at a reasonable volume while wearing a mask and following social distance guidelines. It will be possible to observe the race at the starting point (including the warm-up area), the vicinity of the course, and the finishing point (inside J-Lease Stadium)
General spectators and supporters at the finish point (inside J-Lease Stadium) will be able to cheer in the designated area from the officials and other related parties.
Health management of athletes and staff shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the "Guidelines for Preventing Covid-19 Infection" (revised as needed) separately established by the secretariat.
To prepare for incidents which may occur during the competition, the organizer will take out insurance for athletes and staff. The details of insurance policy will be shown separately.
The organizer will not be held responsible if athletes or staff involved in competition management become infected with Covid-19.
The Organizing Committee will comply with the laws regarding personal information. Athletes’ personal information will be used for the following purposes:
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 |
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Telephone | +81-97-506-2841 Fax: +81-97-506-1736 |
kurumaisu-marathon@pref.oita.lg.jp | |
URL | http://www.wheelchair-marathon.com/ |