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How to Apply for Participation, etc.
You can apply online (LAWSON DO SPORTS) for entry into the marathon.
| Application Division | General Division |
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| Applicable Entrants | No restrictions on residence |
| Event | Marathon (42.195 km) Fun Run (5.6 km) |
| Category | 【Marathon】 【Fun Run】 |
| Capacity | 【Marathon】13,000 participants 【Fun Run】1,400 participants |
| How to apply | Online LAWSON DO SPORTS (PC, smartphone) |
| Application Type | Individual/Pair |
| Application Fee | None |
| Starting date of application | 00:00 Thursday, April 17, 2025 |
| Application deadline | 23:59 Monday, May 19, 2025 |
| Applicant selection | Applicants will be selected to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| Notification of application acceptance | By mail |
| Participation fee payment method | Credit card |
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| Application procedure |
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Handling of Participation Fees
In the event the marathon is canceled after payment of the participation fee due to an earthquake, wind or flood damage, the spread of infectious diseases, or similar circumstances, we will calculate the expenses incurred up to the time of cancellation and refund the remaining amount of the participation fees.
Please be aware that handling fees will not be refunded. In addition, the percentage of participation fees to be refunded is generally as follows, however it may differ depending on the actual progress of preparations for the event at the time of cancellation.
| Cancellation timing |
Payment – July 31 | August1 – September 30 | October 1 – November 9 |
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| Return percentage | 100％ | 95％－50％ | 0％ |
Handling Fees (per application)
| How to apply | Online LAWSON DO SPORTS (PC, smartphone) |
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| Payment method | Credit Card (to be paid at the time of application) |
| Handling fee | 5% of participation fee(s) |
| System handling fee | 220 yen |
- Please note that pair entries will need to pay participation fees covering two applicants.
Regarding Receipts for Participation Fees, etc.
For credit card payments:
Receipts will not be issued.
Application Terms and Conditions
If you wish to participate, please be sure to read through and agree to the Application Terms and Conditions below before applying.
- Please only participate in the event in good physical condition, after proper training and consideration for your health.
(Addl. References)- [Health Checklist for Applying to Public Marathons or Road Races]
- [10 Safety Tips for Participating in a Marathon]
- If the competition is cancelled due to reasons not attributable to the organizer, such as earthquakes, wind or flood damage, or the spread of infectious diseases, the expenses incurred up to the time of cancellation will be calculated and the remaining value of participation fees will be refunded. Please be aware that handling fees will not be refunded.
- After applying, the contents of the application (including the selected event) may not be changed, and cancellation or refunds of the participation and handling fees requested due to personal circumstances will not be granted.
- False declaration of a participant’s age, gender, records, etc., the transfer of participation rights, and participation by anyone other than the applicant (substitute runners) are not permitted. In the event that any of the above are discovered, participation rights will be revoked, the offending participant(s) will be disqualified, and any awards or records granted will be withdrawn. Additionally, the organizer will not provide any compensation or refund the participation or handling fees. Furthermore, with regard to substitute runners, neither the applicant nor the substitute runner will be allowed to participate in the event in the future.
- Duplicate application by the same individual (including when application types are different, such as an individual and a pair application, or multiple pair applications) is not allowed. Please be sure to only submit one application type per applicant. If a duplicate application by the same individual is identified, participation rights will be revoked, the offending participant(s) will be disqualified, and any awards or records granted will be withdrawn.. Additionally, the organizer will not provide any compensation or refund the participation or handling fees.
- When applying as a pair, be sure to obtain the approval of the pair partner before submitting the pair entry application.
- We cannot check for non-delivery notifications due to errors or other issues with the e-mail address provided during the application. In addition, in the event that you are unable to receive emails from the organizer due to device malfunction, email receipt settings, security software settings, non-delivery due to the sending of a bulk email, or changes to the provided email address, etc., the organizer will not be responsible in any way for any losses that may arise.
- In the event of an accident during the competition, the event organizers will only provide first aid. Please be sure to bring your health insurance card or health insurance eligibility certificate with you on the day of the event. Please be aware that compensation for accidents or injuries during the event will be provided within the scope of the insurance taken out by the organizer, unless there is intentional or gross negligence on the part of the organizer.
- In the event that the organizer decides to stop the event due to operating difficulties, please immediately follow the organizer’s instructions. In addition, please follow all of the organizer’s instructions regarding safety management, competition operations, and infection prevention measures. If you do not follow the instructions, your participation may be refused. In that case, participation and handling fees will not be refunded.
- The publication and personality rights for TV, radio, newspaper, magazine, and internet, etc. use of videos, photos, articles, applicants’ names, ages, and addresses (country, prefecture, or city, ward, town, and village), etc. belong to the organizer. Additionally, personal information may be provided to third parties for the purposes described in the “Handling of Personal Information” section of the Competition Guidelines.
- In addition to the above Application Terms and Conditions, we will comply with all relevant domestic laws and will hold the event in accordance with the Competition Guidelines set by the organizer.
