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Kyoto Marathon 2024. The road that runs through the Kyoto main street in early spring is full of charm. The scenery that changes with each run is perhaps the most tasteful race among Japan's mega races. Please make full use of the 6-hour time limit and enjoy the full-fledged experience of experiencing the charm of the road. #KyotoMarathon #RoughRoadRunner #FullMarathon 【Event name】 Kyoto Marathon 2024 【Main concept】 "DO YOU KYOTO? Marathon" "Everyone is the main character" 【Objective】 1. Promoting citizen sports 2. Spreading the appeal of Kyoto both domestically and internationally 3. Revitalizing Kyoto and Japan 【Events】 1. Marathon (42.195km) 2. Pair Ekiden (1st section 27.6km, 2nd section 14.6km) 3. Wheelchair event (6.1km) 4. Online marathon (42.195km, 100km) 【Date and time】 Sunday, February 18, 2024 8:55am Wheelchair event starts at 9am Marathon starts at 3pm Marathon and Pair Ekiden Ended *Online Marathon will be held from Saturday, October 21st to Sunday, November 19th, 2023. [Capacity] 1. Marathon: 16,000 people 2. Pair Ekiden: 200 pairs, 400 people 3. Wheelchair race: 20 people 4. Online Marathon: 3,000 people *Including athletes recommended by the organizer. [Time limit] Marathon: 6 hours *The time limit is based on the starting gun. *There is no limit for the online marathon. [Competition course] 1. Marathon Pair Ekiden Starting at Takebishi Stadium Kyoto (within Nishikyogoku Sports Park) and finishing in front of Heian Shrine (Course certified by the Japan Association of Athletics Federations, the International Association of Athletics Federations and AIMS [Association of International Marathons and Distance Races]) 2. Wheelchair race Takebishi Stadium Kyoto (within Nishikyogoku Sports Park) - Arashiyama 3. Online marathon Cited from the National Kyoto Marathon 2024 Competition Guidelines https://2024.kyoto-marathon.com/info/ Particularly useless and unrefined information summary ・The beautiful scenery you can feel 1km from the start ・The high-five zone where you might get your life's worth of high-fives ・Ninna-ji Temple where monks cheer you on ・The botanical garden where you feel like the sprouts of cheer planted in your heart are starting to grow ・The second high-five zone at the charming Kamo River ・Knap damage in the final stage ・Bring your own bottle as this is a competition where reusable bottles are recommended The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto https://www.ritzcarlton.com/ja/hotels... [References] History of Arashiyama/Arashiyama Hoshokai https://www.arashiyamahoshokai.com/hi... Which part of Kyoto did Steve Jobs travel to? 5 Questions about Kansai/Nikkei Shimbun https://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXZQO... Kenko Hoshi "Tsurezuregusa" Emperor Uda "Uda Tenno Goki" Kamo no Chomei "Hojoki"