Event Regulations
- This tournament shall be conducted in compliance with all relevant domestic laws.
- The organizer will hold the tournament in accordance with the tournament regulations, entry regulations, rules of competition, and notices.
- The organizer assumes no responsibility for the following matters:
(1) Illness and other accidents
(2) Loss and damage
(3) Delay due to public transportation and road conditions, etc. - In order to carry out the tournament safely, the organizer will implement restrictions at the tournament venue, course, and surrounding areas.
- Please follow the instructions of the organizer during the tournament. Participants who do not comply will be disqualified or ordered to stop competing.
- The rights to publish video, photos, articles, records, location information, and applicants’ names, ages, and addresses (name of country, prefecture, or municipality) in television, newspapers, magazines, the internet, etc., during the tournament, as well as portrait rights, belong to the organizer.
- The organizer recognizes the importance of personal information, complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related laws and regulations, and handles personal information based on the organizer’s personal information protection policy.
- The organizer will provide first aid within possible limits for injuries or illnesses suffered during the tournament. In addition, condolence money may be paid for injuries, illnesses, or accidents during participation in the tournament.
- In the event of injury, accident, or illness during the tournament, the organizer will provide first aid and, if necessary, emergency transport. In this case, the runner’s medical information will be requested from the hospital to which they were transported.
- The riverbed is also used by many members of the general public. Please note that the organizer cannot assume responsibility for accidents resulting from contact with the general public.
- Please note that we cannot assume responsibility if valuables left in the baggage storage are lost.
- Pets are not allowed inside the Shin-Arakawa Ohashi Baseball Field, which serves as the venue. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. (Excluding guide dogs, etc.)
[Entry Regulations]
- Changes to categories, changes to registered information, cancellations, and refunds after application due to personal circumstances are not permitted.
- No refunds of entry fees will be made under any circumstances, including the reduction or cancellation of the tournament due to earthquakes, storm and water damage, snowfall, incidents, accidents, epidemics, sudden construction, unavailability of the course or venue, declaration of a state of emergency for infectious diseases, or restrictions on movement, requests to refrain from non-essential outings, or requests to suspend business operations by prefectures, or in the case of excess or duplicate payments of entry fees.
- Depending on the device, OS, and browser software you use, you may not be able to apply. The organizer assumes no responsibility for delays in application due to internet connection failures or other issues.
- If the entry fee is not paid by the specified date, the application will be automatically canceled, and you will not be able to participate. Please note that entries after the deadline cannot be accepted for any reason.
- The organizer assumes no responsibility for delays on the day of the tournament due to public transportation or road conditions.
- We do not verify allergy labeling or allergens for food and beverages provided at the event venue. The organizer is not responsible for the occurrence of symptoms caused by food allergies.
- Participation by anyone other than the applicant themselves (proxy participation, transfer of rights) is not permitted. Resale of participation rights, sale of athlete bibs, listing them on auctions or flea markets, and using them for campaigns are also not permitted. If discovered, participation will be canceled, and entry fees (including donations) will not be refunded. Please do not do this under any circumstances, as it may be deemed an illegal act and subject to legal action. As part of security measures and prevention of unauthorized running, please follow instructions if requested by the organizer for face photo verification, authentication, etc.
- The handling of applicants’ personal information will be in accordance with the Privacy Policy described separately.
- If a deliberate false declaration is made regarding the estimated finish time submitted at the time of application, the application will be canceled. No refunds will be provided in this case.
- Please note that the start time of the competition may be changed under unavoidable circumstances. Please note that protests regarding time changes, such as start delays in such cases, will not be accepted.
- For the Half Marathon category, wave starts and block assignments will be distributed by the organizer based on the estimated finish time. Please note that requests for changes cannot be accepted, as this decision is made with safety in mind.
- Participants who registered through RUNNET will receive their timing tags and materials by mail in advance. The organizer cannot assume responsibility for non-delivery of mailings due to incomplete registered addresses or relocation. If you relocate, please be sure to contact the organizer. In addition, please note that the organizer cannot assume responsibility if a start delay occurs due to registration processing on the day of the event because advance mailings were not received.
- For participants who registered through RUN JAPAN, JTB Sports Station, or AsiaYo, bibs and race materials will not be mailed in advance. You must complete check-in at the designated pre-event registration on the day before the event. Please note that same-day registration/check-in is not available. The event organizers shall not be held responsible for any issues caused by participants’ own circumstances, such as being unable to receive or check event notifications due to an incorrect email address or improper email sending/receiving settings, resulting in failure to arrive in time for the start on the day of the event. If the participation information email does not arrive by the designated date, participants must contact the event organizers in advance to confirm.
- Please note in advance that guidelines may be set if deemed necessary depending on the infection status.
- Please apply after agreeing to the “Tournament Regulations,” ” Rules of Competition,” and other stated matters of this tournament.
[Rules of Competition I]
- Wearing clothing or carrying items deemed dangerous to other runners, such as those that may injure or cause other runners to fall, or covering the entire face.
- Wearing clothing unsuitable for a sports event, such as causing discomfort to other runners or spectators.
- Wearing clothing aimed at promoting political or religious assertions, or for advertising and promotion.
- Wearing clothing intended to promote individual names, specific regions/organizations, etc., or for advertising purposes not approved by the tournament organizer
- Using devices that generate loud volumes that may cause other runners to mistake the start signal, leading to confusion in tournament operations, or that obstruct other runners.
- Delaying actions such as dancing, performing, playing instruments, or stopping near the start or finish lines, or at various locations along the course.
- Soliciting donations, signatures, etc.
- Obstructing the crossing of the general public or the passage of emergency vehicles, which may be permitted on part of the course during the competition.
- Failing to follow instructions from competition officials and obstructing the progress of the competition.
- Changing clothes in places other than those prepared for this tournament, or relieving oneself outside of restrooms.
- Anyone other than participants acting as an escort runner or pacemaker for participants. (If an escort runner is required for physical or mental reasons, please notify the tournament secretariat in advance.)
- Approaching the finish area upon retiring without removing the timing tag. Other matters determined by the organizer as unsuitable for the competition, excluding items (1) through (12).
- To ensure a smooth and safe start, the Half Marathon category will adopt a wave start (*). Wave assignments will be made by the organizer based on estimated goal times.
*A wave start refers to staggered starting times.
- For the Half Marathon and 10km categories, runners will line up in blocks A to D.
For the Half Marathon category, blocks will be assigned within each wave.Block assignments will be made by the organizer based on estimated goal times.
- JAAF registrants must accurately report information such as their registered organization and registration number at the time of application. The secretariat will not verify registration details, so reporting is at your own risk if the record is not officially recognized. No inquiries regarding incomplete or omitted reporting will be accepted.
- The start time for the 10km category is 13:00.
- Those participating in the official race are requested to check the shoe regulation by themselves. The organizer assumes no responsibility if a runner is deemed in violation of the regulations after running and the record is not officially recognized. <| Shoe Regulation ||| https://www.jaaf.or.jp/about/resist/technical/shoes/ |>
- Official records (gross time) will be timed based on the gun signal for each wave.
<Half Marathon Category>・Timing for all runners in the 1st Wave start begins at 9:30・Timing for all runners in the 2nd Wave start begins at 9:40・Timing for all runners in the 3rd Wave start begins at 9:50・Timing for all runners in the 4th Wave start begins at 10:00・Timing for all runners in the 5th Wave start begins at 10:10
- Reference records (net time) will be measured from the moment the runner passes the start line.
- For rankings, official records (gross time) will be used.
- It is not permitted to start earlier than the designated wave. Please note that starting in an earlier wave will result in disqualification. Example: A runner in the 2nd Wave starting in the 1st Wave will be disqualified.
- Starting later than the designated wave will not change the start time.
Example: Even if a 2nd Wave runner is late and starts in the 3rd Wave, the gross time will still be timed from the start time of the 2nd Wave.
- Participation is not possible after the starting point is closed. The starting point will be closed after the start of each category under the judgment of the officials. Protests due to start delays will not be accepted for any reason.
- Wave starts are distributed based on the estimated goal time at the time of application so that each wave is of an equal level.
- Please note that if the timing tag is attached incorrectly or comes off during the competition, no record will be generated.
- The time limits for the Half Marathon are as follows:
Turnaround point/sweep checkpoint closing time: 11:25Finish line/ time limit: 12:40
- The time limits for the 10km are as follows:
Turnaround point/sweep checkpoint closing time: 13:40Finish line / time limit: 14:20*The final results and online certificates will only display records of those whose gross time is within 2 hours and 30 minutes. Please note that even if you cross the finish line, your record cannot be displayed if it exceeds this limit.*Even after passing a checkpoint, if you are caught up by the sweeper bus, it will be deemed difficult to finish within the time limit, and you will not be allowed to continue the competition. In addition, for participant safety management, you will not be allowed to continue running of your own judgment and must board the sweeper bus. Thank you for your understanding.
[Notices]
[Handling of Personal Information]
[Personal Information Protection Policy]
The Tokyo New Year Half Marathon Executive Committee (hereinafter referred to as the organizer), in view of the importance of protecting personal information, complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Personal Information Protection Act) and other related laws and regulations, handles personal information appropriately, and takes appropriate measures for safety management. In addition, we will respond promptly to inquiries and consultations regarding the handling of personal information, and appropriately review and improve our measures concerning the handling and safety management of personal information.
Name | Tokyo New Year Half Marathon 2026 (The 26th High Tech Half Marathon) |
Organizers | Tokyo New Year Half Marathon Organizing Committee, TEAM ATHLETE SMILE |
Supervisor | Tokyo Association of Athletics Federations |
Supporting Organization | Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Japan Sports Agency Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Kita Ward Tokyo, The Hochi Shimbun |
Cooperation | Akabane Police Station, Akabane Fire Department, Tokyo Fire Department Fifth Area Headquarters, Shimura Fire Department, Medic East, Oji Sogo High School Japanese Drum Club, Akabane Golf Course, Asaka Public Golf Field, Tokyo Pharmaceutical Health Insurance Association, Akabane Central Shopping Street Promotion Association, Red Bull |
Charity | (1) Certified NPO Zenkoku Kodomo Shokudo Support Center Musubue (2) Noto Peninsula Earthquake Reconstruction Donation (3) Clean Aid Forum (4) Certified NPO Peacewinds Japan (5) Japan Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Campaign |
Date of Event | January 11, 2026 (Sunday) |
Application Period | August 1 (Friday) to October 31 (Friday), 2025 |
Venue/Course | Arakawa riverbed About 10km upstream from Shin-arakawa Ohashi Baseball Field, serves as the start and finish point (From the Shin-arakawa Ohashi Baseball Field to about 1km beyond the Asaka Water Gate) *The downstream course will not be held. |
Race Categories | ①Half Marathon (1) 9:30 (2) 9:40 (3) 9:50 (4) 10:00 (5) 10:10 *5 wave start every 10 minutes ②10km 13:00 start *Simultaneous start including Athletics Federation registered participants and high school students ③2km Pair run 14:50 start |
Entry Categories | ①Half Marathon Total ②Half Marathon Under 29 ③Half Marathon 30s ④Half Marathon 40s ⑤Half Marathon 50s ⑥Half Marathon 60s ⑦Half Marathon Over 70 ⑧10km Total ⑨10km High School Students ⑩10km Under 29 ⑪10km 30s ⑫10km 40s ⑬10km 50s ⑭10km 60s ⑮10km Over 70 ⑯2km Pair run *No duplication of awardees *Each male and female |
Time Limit | ①Half Marathon: 2 hours and 30 minutes * Cut-off point close at 11:25 (1 hour and 15 minutes after the start time) ②10km: 80 minutes * Cut-off point close at 13:40 (40 minutes after the start time) *Athletic association officials will be dismissed after the 10km section ③2km Pair run: 20 minutes |
Entry Qualifications | ①Half Marathon: High school students and older ②10km: High school students and older ③2km Pair run: Pairs of two who can complete the race (If elementary school students or younger participates, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian 18 years or older). (In the case of elementary school students and younger, parental permission is required.) |
Entry Fee | ①Half Marathon: 7,300 yen Premium Runner (Half Marathon): 17,300 yen ②10km: 5,500 yen Premium Runner (10km): 15,500 yen High School Student Division (10km): 4,000 yen ③2km Pair run: 3,000 yen |
Number of Applicants | ①Half Marathon: 6,000 runners (1,200 runners for each start) ②10km: 1,500 runners ③2km Pair run: 200 pairs (400 runners) |
Awards | ①Half Marathon: Overall, under 29, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, over 70, each male and female ②10km: Overall, high school students, under 29, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, over 70, each male and female ③2km Pair run:Overall *Up to 6th place in each category *No duplication of awardees *Only overall awards will be given on the day |
Finisher’s Prize | [Half Marathon] Original towel, finisher’s medal, post-race refreshments [10km] Original towel, post-race refreshments [2km Pair run] Original towel, post-race refreshments |
Record Certificate | Online Finisher Certificate |
Application Method | Only online registration via RUNNET |
Athlete Registration | Athlete bibs will be mailed in advance, so there will be no registration on the day of the race. |
Baggage Drop-off | Yes |
Access | ①7 min walk from Akabane-Iwabuchi station on Tokyo Metro Namboku Line ②15 min walk from JR Akabane station |
Others | Refunds in case of cancellation are listed on the event website |
Inquiries | https://hitech-half-marathon.net/far/ |
Entry Fee
Awards
Record Certificate
Application Method
Only online registration via RUNNET
Yes
Access
Others