Kobe Marathon 2026

Kobe Marathon 2026 Registration Rules
When registering for the race, participants must agree to the following registration rules and provide necessary information.

1.Duplicate applications by the same person are not allowed. Please note that if multiple applications are found from the same person, you will be disqualified, and your participation fee will not be refunded.

2.False declaration of name, age, gender, nationality, place of residence, race records, etc., or running the race under someone else's name or transferring participation rights is not allowed. If such behavior is discovered, your participation qualification will be canceled without compensation or refund.

3.If you violate rules 1 or 2 above, you may not be able to apply for future races.

4.After the entry period has passed, you cannot change, correct, or cancel your registration for personal reasons. Only when it is necessary to confirm the contents of registration, the event secretariat will contact you via your email address.

5.If you do not pay the registration fee by the specified date, it will be automatically canceled (forfeited), and you will not be able to participate in the race.

6.We do not take any responsibility for delays in application due to network line problems or inability to apply due to the terminal device, operating system, or browser software you are using.

7.You can check your registration status on your My Page.

8.Inquiries and inquiries regarding the application status, etc., to the event secretariat are not possible.

9.If the event is canceled or suspended due to reasons beyond the organizer's control (Warnings, earthquakes, wind and water disasters, snowfall, events, accidents, illnesses, etc.), the registration fee will not be refunded.

10.Participants with underlying medical conditions (such as diabetes, heart failure, respiratory diseases, hypertension, receiving dialysis, and being on immunosuppressive or anticancer drugs) are advised to refrain from participating

11.We are not responsible for any delays caused by public transportation or road conditions on the day of the event.

12.Advertising materials, such as logos and trademarks, with the intention of promoting products or companies, are not allowed to be worn or displayed on the body (including along the race route) during the event.

13.Bringing, operating, or flying any drones or similar unmanned aerial vehicles other than those used by the organizer, co-organizer, or sponsor is prohibited during the event.

14.The broadcasting rights and portrait rights for the event's footage, photographs, articles, location information, participants' names, ages, places of residence (prefecture or city/town/village name), and records in TV programs, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, and printed materials issued by the organizer belong to the organizer.

15.The organizers or parties authorized by the organizers may sell or display photographs and other materials from the event, and such materials may be edited or altered using various digital technologies, including generative AI.

16.The organizer will provide only first aid for injuries sustained during the event, but assumes no further liability. Additionally, illnesses are not covered by the event insurance arranged by the organizer.

17.The organizers recognize the importance of privacy and will handle personal information based on the event's information protection policy in compliance with laws and regulations relating to personal information protection.Personal information will be used for such purposes as drawing lots, providing information on participation, giving notification of related information, offering services from Kobe Marathon sponsors, co-sponsors, co-organizers and related organizations, giving rest-aid treatment and coordinating with medical institutions, and announcing records (including rankings) with the aim of improving services to entrants.

18.The tournament will be held in accordance with the tournament guidelines, competition rules, and participant instructions.

19.Regarding Receipts for Participation Fees, etc.
● We do not issue receipts for credit card payments. Please use the [statement] or [bill] issued by your credit card company.

20.The race must comply with all relevant domestic laws and regulations.