Applications for the "Chiba Aqualine Marathon 2016" to be held on Oct. 23 will be accepted from Tuesday, April 5. The event will take place on the Tokyo Bay Aqualine Expressway connecting the eastern and western sides of the Tokyo Bay. The highlight of the marathon is the panoramic view of the sea and sky from the bridge as well as a large number of spectators expected to line up along the course, while local gourmet items and souvenirs of Chiba Prefecture will be also enjoyed at event areas.

The international division, in which non-Japanese nationals can participate on a first-come first-served basis, is also available. Applications will be accepted online from April 5 to 26, 2016.

1. Outline of the event

(1) Name of the event: Chiba Aqualine Marathon 2016

(2) Organizers: Chiba Prefectural Government, Chiba Prefectural Board of Education

(3) Date and starting time: 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016

    *Wheelchair Half-marathon: 9:55 a.m.

(4) Number of participants, fees, time limit

Type of event      Number of participants      Fee      Time limit

Marathon

(42.195 km)               12,000                JPY12,500     6 hours

Half-marathon

(21.0975 km)               5,000 total           JPY9,500     3 hours 10 minutes

Wheelchair

Half-marathon           about 10 people       JPY9,500     1 hour

(21.0975 km)

*The time limit is counted from the staring pistol.

2. Entry Applications

(1) How to apply:

     See "Application Guidelines" on the official website and access the entry site.

(2) Application period:

     Tuesday, April 5, at 12:00 p.m. - Tuesday, April 26, at 5:00 p.m. (Japan time)

(3) International division (150 participants): Applicants of on-Japanese nationality are accepted on a first-come, first-served bases.

(4) Accommodation plan (1,000 participants): Includes a hotel and guaranteed entry to the marathon/half-marathon. *Details will be released when confirmed.

Official website: http://chiba-aqualine-marathon.com/2016/en

(English page available)