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6th Aoba inhabitant of a ward marathon event [meeting result]

[November 24 (Sun.) Information] A marathon event will be held as scheduled! Everyone, thank you for your cooperation in traffic regulations and support for runners along the road. We hold Aoba inhabitant of a ward marathon event which has been well received every year this year! It is a flat and easy-to-run public road 10-kilometer course that runs through the nature-rich rural scenery, including the Yokohama Kami-Asao Line.

Last Updated December 3, 2019

Tournament results

On November 24, 2019 (Sun), the "6th Aoba Ward Residents Marathon" was held as scheduled
Thank you to the runners who participated in the unstable weather on the day of the tournament, and the volunteers who engaged in roadside security.
In addition, traffic restrictions associated with the event have caused inconvenience to many residents living nearby.
It is thanks to the cooperation of many people that the tournament ended successfully.
I would like to thank you again. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

The top performers of this tournament are listed on RUNNET [RUNNET] (external site) by age, so please take a look here.

Marathon courses, venue guidance, traffic regulations, etc.

▼Marathon course

This is a course map with a distance of 10 km.
Please note that some test runs are not possible due to the Yokohama Loop Line construction.

Venue map (runner reception/start guidance, etc.)

On the day of the tournament, please bring the "Participation Notice Postcard" (sent about one week before the tournament) sent to the participating runners in advance and present it at the runner reception. This will be in exchange for the bib and participation prize.
[Runner Reception hours] 7:45 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

▼Notice of traffic regulation

On the day of the tournament, traffic restrictions will be imposed on vehicles and other vehicles.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but please refrain from passing on the roads around the course and use the U-Ci.
[Regulation Time] From 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
[Restricted Locations] Yokohama Kami-Asao Road (Ichigao Intersection to Ring No. 4 Entrance Intersection)

▼Runner support poster

On the day of the tournament, let's support the runners!
We distribute support hand gesture flags at support points (8 places in total) along the course.
Support by local groups, schools and companies (bras band performances, musicians, food points, water stations, etc.) will also be provided!

Winner's prize

[Provided]
Tokyu Corporation (Lunch and Dinner Ticket)
JA Yokohama Nakazato Branch (local rice and eggs)
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (Gift Certificate)
Aoba public hall (Rakugo ticket by Shunfutei Koasa)

Introduction of tournament ambassador of the 6th Aoba Ward Residents Marathon Event!

Hiromi Taniguchi, a former marathon athlete and Olympian Hiromi Taniguchi will participate as a tournament ambassador to enliven the "Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games" at the 6th Aoba Kumin Marathon!

Profile of the tournament ambassador

Hiromi Taniguchi (Hiromi)
Born April 5, 1960
Born in Nango-cho, Minami-Naka-gun, Miyazaki Prefecture (now Nichinan City)
Miyazaki Prefectural Kobayashi High School
Graduated from Nippon Sport Science University, Department of Physical Education.
Athletics Division of Asahi Kasei Corporation
Oki Electric Co., Ltd. Women's Athletics
Tokyo Electric Power Company Long-distance and Ekiden Team
Long-distance Assistant Manager, Athletics Division, Tokyo University of Agriculture
Special Professor, Center for Education and Student Support Center, University of Miyazaki
Visiting Professor, Nippon Sport Science University

Marathon self-highest record
2 hours, 7 minutes and 40 seconds (1988 Beijing International Marathon)

★Major results

Ekiden
■1981 The 57th Tokyo Hakone Roundtrip University Ekiden Race (Hakone Ekiden)
No. 2 in the 6th ward section 1st (59:33)
■1982 The 58th Tokyo Hakone Roundtrip University Ekiden Race (Hakone Ekiden)
2nd overall No. 1 in 6 wards section (58:04 seconds, new section record at that time)
■1983 The 59th Tokyo Hakone Roundtrip University Ekiden Race (Hakone Ekiden)
First place in the 6th section of the overall championship (57:47 seconds, new section record at that time)

Marathon
1985.02 Beppu Oita Mainichi Marathon (2:13:16) Winner
1987.02 Winner of the Tokyo International Marathon (2:10:06)
1987.05 London Marathon (2:09:50) Winner
1991.09 World Championship Tokyo Games (2:14:57)
1992.08 Barcelona Olympic Games (2:14:43) 8th place
1996.08 Atlanta Olympics (2:17:26) 19th place

We hold "support seminar" for Aoba inhabitant of a ward marathon runner!

For runners who have entered the 6th Aoba Residents Marathon, we will hold seminars by experts so that they can demonstrate the results of their daily practice, such as sports nutrition, injury prevention, and exercise for performance improvement!

Date and time

Saturday, October 12, 2019
From 10:30 to 12:00

Venue

Aobadai Forum, Banquet Hall on the second floor
(1-5-8 Aobadai, Aobadai, Aoba-ku)

Application method

First come, first served by telephone reservation. Participation fee is free!

For more information, please refer to the flyer below.


Support Seminar Flyer

We recruit participants of the sixth Aoba inhabitant of a ward marathon meet! → The deadline has been closed because the number of applicants has been reached!

The recruitment of participants has been closed because the capacity has been reached.
Thank you very much for your participation!

Purpose of the tournament

While enjoying the rich rural scenery of Aoba Ward, we will continue to drive safely on public roads and promote health, and by supporting the tournament throughout the Aoba Ward, we will make it even more attractive and vibrant.

Date and time

Start at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2019

Competition events

10 kilometers
※There is a gate about 5 kilometers from the start (passing 40 minutes from the start)

Number of applicants

1,000 people

Eligibility for participation

Person born before April 1, 2001 (Heisei 13) and can run 10 kilometers within 70 minutes

Participation fee

4,000 yen (credit card, convenience store, ATM, etc.)
※Please note that the payment fee will not be refunded.

How to apply

Application from noon on July 24th, only from the Internet. First-come, first-served basis.
Primary recruitment: The application has been closed because the capacity has been reached.
※Secondary recruitment will not be conducted because the capacity has been reached in the primary recruitment.

Awards, etc.

Certificates of commendations are awarded to men's overall 1st to 3rd place and women's 1st to 3rd place.
I'll give you a record certificate to all the finishers.
The top performers will receive a "memorial" and "Yokohama Marathon 2020 (full marathon)"! (Participation fee paid)
For more information, please refer to the following link.


State of last year's tournament (Kamiaso Road)

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For inquiries to this page

Aoba Ward General Affairs Department Regional Promotion Division

Phone: 045-978-2297

Phone: 045-978-2297

Fax: 045-978-2413

Email address: ao-shisetsu@city.yokohama.jp

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