The 60th HOKUSHO Road Race 2024, Outline

Friday, June 7, 2024

The 60th Hokusho Road Race 2024

Thanks to your warm support and cooperation, we were able to celebrate the 60th anniversary of this convention.
We are pleased to invite you to attend this year's event, which will be held as follows.
Why not enjoy an exhilarating run while admiring the clean landscape of Hokuryu Town, the "City of Sunflowers" with the sun on your side?

Special Guest Runner: Mr. Masashi Abe

He is a former athlete and coach of Nordic combined events from Kodaira, Hokkaido, and is currently the honorary director of the Sapporo Olympic Museum.

Nordic combined (skiing event)

• 1993 World Championships Sweden, 6th place, individual and team gold medals
• 1994 Lillehammer Olympics, individual 10th place, team gold medal
• 1995 World Championships Canada - Individual 8th, Team Gold Medal

Marathon best time

• 2004 Asahikawa Marathon, 2:43:57 (6th place)
• 2007 Lake Saroma 100km Ultra Marathon, 7 hours, 52 minutes, 57 seconds (5th place), and many others

The 60th HOKUSHO Road Race 2024, Outline

1. sponsorship

Hokuryu Town Sports Association (Masato Sawada, Chairman)

2. sponsorship

3. date and time of the event

Sunday, August 18, 2024 (rain or shine)
The tournament will be held rain or shine, but may be cancelled at the organizer's discretion due to earthquakes, windstorms, floods, incidents, accidents, etc. Please refer to the attached Notes section for details on how to respond in such cases.

• reception (desk)　　06:30 - 08:00
• opening ceremony　08:20
• commemorative photographAfter the opening ceremony (with Mr. Abe)
• start09:00 (10 km and 5 km)
  　　　　　09:10 (3km/3km Pairs)
• Commemorative photo (individual)　After the awards ceremony (photo with Mr. Abe with the gold medal around his neck)
  Numbered tickets will be distributed at the time of registration.

4. venue

• reception (desk)　Sunflower Village Tourist Center in Hokuryu Town
• course (route, trail, course of action, course of study, plan)Sunflower Village in Hokuryu Town and other areas in the town

5. pledge of participation and precautions

Please read the terms and conditions of this document and the attached pledges and precautions carefully.

6. type

• 10kmGeneral Category: Men's and Women's (high school students and above)
• 　5kmGeneral Category: Men's and Women's (high school students and above)
  　　　　Junior high school boys and girls (parental consent required)
• 　3kmMen's and Women's division (junior high school students and above)
  　　　　Elementary school boys and girls, no grade limit (parental consent required)
• 　3km Parent-child pairs (parents and grandparents)
  　　　　Children under 3rd grade of elementary school
  　　　　Pair participants must finish the race hand in hand.

If you would like to change your event after you have applied, please contact us at "[email protected]".10. application periodWithin the time period of the "Japan13. InquiriesPlease contact us at
Please note that applications cannot be accepted after the application period.

Number of applicants and participation fee

• General male/female (high school students and above)3,500 yen
• 3km Pairs・・・・・・4,000 yen
• Elementary and junior high school students ・・・・・・1,500 yen

  The total number of participants in all events, except for the "3km Pairs," is expected to be approximately 300.
  The participation fee will not be refunded in the event of cancellation or non-participation after application (except for applications due to capacity limitations).

8. time limit 2 hours 00 minutes (from the starting gun)

Competitors who have exceeded the time limit may be ordered to stop the race midway through the race. In such cases, please follow the instructions of the race officials and get back into your car.

9. How to apply

• Internet Application:https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/96352 to apply and make a bank transfer.
• telephone application0570-039-846 (Sports Entry Call Center)

Entry fee will be charged in addition to the entry fee.



Application period

• From Friday, June 7, 2024 to Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Applications will not be accepted outside of the above application period.
After the application period, an acceptance slip will be mailed to all participants.
　 In case you do not receive it after July 20 (Sat.), please contact the secretariat.

11. commendation

• Up to 4th place in each category (extra prize: 5kg-10kg of Hokuryu rice, etc.)
• Awards up to 3rd place in elementary and junior high school divisions

12. participation prizes

• Commemorative towel presented
• Elementary and junior high school students (regardless of event), elementary school students in parent-child pairs will receive book coupons
• certificate of completion (of a race, etc.)

Enclosed with your bib.
The "Record List" will be posted after the competition.

13. For further information, please contact

• Inquiries about application(Inquiries are accepted weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  Sports Entry: 0570-039-846
• For any other questions(Inquiries are accepted weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
  (in Hokuryu Town Hall) Hokusho Road Race Secretariat: 0164-34-7034

14. other

• Please make your own arrangements for transportation, lodging, etc.
  Accommodations in Hokuryu Town:Sunflower Park Hotel(Tel: 0164-34-3321)

About Automatic Measurement

• Measurements are taken using a measuring tip. Chip must be fastened to shoelaces.
• Parents must wear a chip in the parent-child pairs category
• Chip collection boxes will be placed near the finish line and near the record board. Please be sure to put them in the collection box after finishing the race. If chips are lost or not returned, the participants will be charged 1,000 yen for the actual cost of the chip.

Convention Pledges

I hereby pledge to strictly abide by the following rules and regulations in participating in this tournament.

1. I will follow the rules and instructions set forth by the tournament organizers.
2. Any accident caused by my responsibility will be handled at my own risk (by parents/guardians for high school students and younger)
3. The organizer reserves the right to publish, use, and portrait rights to any images, photographs, articles, records, etc. on TV, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, etc. during the competition.
4. No refund of entry fee will be requested after application.

Tournament Notes

1. Please fill out all the necessary information when applying.
2. If the organizer decides to cancel the event due to an earthquake, windstorm, flood, accident, etc., participation prizes will be handed out at the venue during the registration time. (Participation prizes will be mailed to those applicants who were unable to participate on the day of the event.
3. Participants are requested to take care of their own health and enjoy the event without overexerting themselves. If you are injured or become ill during the race, please stop the race and ask the nearest auditor or water officer for help.
4. Please refrain from using the parking lots at the convention site for purposes other than parking.
5. The organizers will do their utmost to prevent accidents during the race, but we ask that participants and supporters also obey the traffic rules and cooperate to avoid accidents.
   Please drive with caution as it is during the Sunflower Festival and tourists may cross the road.
6. Accompanying runners must be approved by the event organizers, such as for those with physical or mental disabilities.
7. Please do not engage in any conduct that is offensive to public order and morals.

... and upwards

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