Who can participate in the 2008 Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon? |
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In order for you to participate in the 2008 Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon, you must meet one of the following qualifying time standards recorded from March 1, 2006 to the date of entry, |
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Marathon: |
2 hours 30 minutes or faster |
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Half marathon: |
1 hour 10 minutes or faster |
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3) |
30km: |
1 hour 40 minutes or faster |
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20km: |
1 hour 5 minutes or faster |
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10,000m: |
31 minutes or faster | |
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Or you must be recommended by the JAFF |
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How can I register for the race? |
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JAAF-registered athletes: Print out the entry form from our HP (PDF format) and fill it out. With the approval of your affiliated federation and the entry fee, submit the form to the address below by registered mail. |
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Registration Office: 2008 Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon Office The Mainichi Newspapers Osaka Office 3-4-5, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-8251, Japan |
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Non-JAAF-registered athletes: Since the registration procedure for non-JAAF-registered athletes differs from the manner mentioned above, we will contact you and cope with you individually. If you are to take part in our race, please e-mail us before 31 December, 2007. |
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2008 Lake Biwa Mainichi Marathon Office E-mail: jigyoubu@pearl.ocn.ne.jp (Please be sure to include the words"Lake Biwa Marathon 2008" in the subject line of your e-mail.) |
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When is the deadline for entry? |
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JAAF-registered athletes: 4 February, 2008. Non-JAAF-registered athletes: Make a first contact with us by e-mail before 31 December, 2007. |
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What is the entry fee? |
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3000 Japanese Yen. Send the entry fee with the entry form by registered mail. |
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Where is the athletes' lounge? |
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The athletes' lounge is located at Biwako Hotel. |