General Provisions

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 42nd 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

Currently Recruiting

9Cooperation

Oita Prefectural Police, etc.

10Time and Date

November 18, 2023 (Sat)

09:00 ‒ 12:00	Athlete Registration (Oita Prefectural Govt. Bldg.)
09:30 ‒ 14:00	Classification (Oita Prefectural Govt. Bldg. (tentative))
14:00 – 14:45	Opening Performance (Galleria Dome Square)
15:00 – 15:30	Opening Ceremony (Galleria Dome Square)
15:30 – 16:00	Parade by participants (Galleria Dome Square)
16:00 – 16:30	Athletes Press Conference (Galleria Dome Square)

November 19, 2023 (Sun)

08:00 ‒ 09:20	Racing wheelchair Inspection (Castle Park)
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 (Oita J-Lease Stadium)
18:00 –20:00	Farewell Party (Rembrandt Hotel Oita)

11Guidelines and criteria for holding events

The competition’s cancellation criteria and emergency response will be handled based on the "42nd Oita International Wheelchair Marathon Crisis Response Manual".
It should be noted that in the case of rain, the competition will be held.

12Course and events

Marathon Course (42.195km) and Half Marathon Course (21.0975km) in Oita City are officially approved by the Japan Association of Athletics Federation

13Eligibility

All athletes must be over 14 years old as of November 19, 2023 and must satisfy the following requirements.

【Marathon】

①Japanese athletes: Wheelchair users holding a physical impairments certificate and registered with Japan Para Athletics, who also must be approved by the Organizer.
②Foreign 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】

①Japanese athletes: Wheelchair users holding a physical impairments certificate, who also must be approved by the Organizer.
②Foreign athletes: Wheelchair users approved by the Organizer.

14Entry Fee

Entry fee for athletes is 5,000 yen for the marathon and 1,000 yen for the half marathon.

15Governing Rules

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.

16Classification

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 at the registration area on the day before the event. These classes will not be recognized as international classes of WPA.

17Doping Control

Doping Control will take place at this event.

18Award

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.

19 Entry Application

A completed Entry Form together with other necessary materials including two copies of your face photo must be submitted by mail by August 31, 2023 (Thu). (Valid only if postmarked August 31, 2023. 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.)

20Accidents 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 cost of medical service. The Organizer has accident insurance.

21Enrollment in insurance for athletes and staff involved in competition management

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.

22 Personal Information

The Organizing Committee will comply with the laws regarding 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
*Infection prevention measures
*Announcement of records, etc.

25Organizing Committee Secretariat

The Organizing Committee Secretariat is located in Oita Sports Association for the Disabled (c/o Disability Inclusion Promotion Office, Oita Prefectural Government). Foreign participants may contact Oita Sports Association for the Disabled at the following:

Address	Oita International Wheelchair Marathon Organizing Committee Oita Sports Association for the Disabled Oita Prefectural Government, Welfare and Health Department, Disability Inclusion Promotion Oﬃce 3-1-1, Ohte-machi, Oita City, Oita Prefecture, 870-8501, JAPAN
Telephone	+81-97-533-6006 Fax: +81-97-506-1736
Email	kurumaisu-marathon@pref.oita.lg.jp
URL	http://www.wheelchair-marathon.com/