49th Nagaizumi Town Yotsumizo Kaki Cross Country Road Race

Check the official registration page for the current entry deadline, capacity status, age and eligibility rules for each distance, and any required consent for minors. Also confirm whether same-day registration is available, as many Japanese events are pre-entry only. Keep your registration confirmation and ID ready for packet pickup.

The race starts and finishes at Kitako Elementary School. Expect to arrive with time for check-in, bib and packet pickup, warm-up, and race briefing. The course uses a mix of cross country and road, so listen for instructions about your distance start and follow marshals. After finishing, every finisher receives a local Yotsumizo persimmon and an original sports towel at the venue.

The event includes multiple distances (1.5K, 2K, 3K, 5K, and 9.2K), and races are likely started in separate waves or groups by distance and age to keep the course safe. Arrive at the assembly area early, listen for announcements, and line up according to your category. Do not join a different distance start unless the organizer approves it.

The provided information does not list specific medical stations, but local Japanese races typically have first aid at the start and finish and marshals on course. Course markings, cones, and volunteers guide runners. Carry ID and an emergency contact, report injuries to the nearest marshal, and stop if you feel unwell. In a serious emergency, marshals will contact local emergency services.

Stay calm and move to a safe, visible place. If you can, walk or jog slowly to the nearest marshal or aid point and report your bib number. Do not cut the course or leave the marked route. If you cannot continue, ask a marshal to notify race control so they know you are accounted for. For a medical emergency, call for help and follow marshal instructions.