43rd Niigata City Marathon

Bib, timing chips, race information, the participation gift and bag-check bags will be mailed to participants in late September.

If you entered through Run Japan, however, nothing is mailed in advance;

you collect everything at the check-in venue the day before.

The organizer is not responsible for items that fail to arrive or are delayed because of an incorrect address or postal issues.

To change your address after the entry deadline, contact the race office by July 31. For the participation gift,

choose one of three items: an original sacoche (small shoulder bag),

a running cap or a silicone bottle (quantities are limited, so each item closes once it runs out, and no changes or cancellations are allowed after you complete your entry).

Finishers receive a finisher towel and a jumbo rice ball or packaged rice;

the finisher towel differs between the marathon and the Fun Run.

Finisher certificate are downloaded online after the race and are not handed out at the venue.

Bags can be checked only in the official bag sent in advance (70cm tall × 50cm wide × 5.5cm deep);

bags checked at the start are transported by the organizer to the finish (arrival may be delayed depending on traffic).

You are responsible for theft, loss or damage of valuables.

On race day, paid parking (1,100 yen per vehicle) is available near the start,

but spaces are limited, so you must reserve when you enter (first come, first served);

no cancellations or additional requests after confirmation.

Free shuttle buses run before the race from JR Niigata Station South Exit → Denka Big Swan Stadium,

and after the finish from Niigata City Athletics Stadium → JR Niigata Station South Exit and Niigata City Athletics Stadium → Denka Big Swan Stadium.

Clothing contrary to public decency,

items that could injure other participants (trekking poles, flags, wire decorations, etc.) and anything worn to promote political or religious views or advertise companies or products are banned at the venue and on the course.