TOKYO YAMATHON
Tokyo Yamathon is a fundraising challenge where teams of 2-4 people compete to walk through Tokyo, visiting all 30 stations of the JR Yamanote train line in under 12 hours.
REGISTRATIONS CLOSEDDATE | Saturday, October 22, 2022 START: 7:30 - 9:15 (Block start every 15 minutes to prevent crowding) FINISH: 21:15 (All teams must finish by this time) |
TEAM | 2 - 4 members |
TEAM REGISTRATION FEE | 14,000yen – 100% of donation will go to NPO Yokohama Children’s Hospice Project. - The entire participation fee will be donated to our charity partner "Certified NPO Yokohama Children's Hospice Project". * Since it is an event for charity purposes, even if you cancel participation after payment of application, the participation fee will not be refunded. ** For both Full Yamathon and Half Yamathon, the participation donation is the same amount. |
START / FINISH | Full Yamathon: Start / finish: Tokyo TOKIA Building (Marunouchi) Half Yamathon: Start: Tokyo TOKIA Building (Marunouchi) Finish: JR Mejiro Station |
OPTIONS | 1) Full Yamathon (approx. 42 km): 2) Half Yamathon (approx. 21 km): * The walking distance for half-Yamathon is slightly different for the clockwise and counter-clockwise course, but please participate after understanding the purpose of being a challenging walk, not a timed race. |
TEAM NUMBER CARDS | - Upon entry, the organizer will assign the team number cards for your team. - Your team number cards will be posted to the team leader before the event date (22nd October). |
TIME RECORDING / RANKING | - An electronic measurement chip will be provided to the team leader. * Timekeeping and rankings will be announced. However, Tokyo Yamathon must emphasise that we are not a marathon. The purpose of this event is to complete the Yamathon challenge and not based on timing and ranking. |
COURSE NAVIGATION | - Teams must navigate themselves around the Yamanote Line and are free to take shortcuts along the way, as long as they can visit all 30 stations. -Smartphone users - click here for our guide map. |
APPLICATION PERIOD | Entries must be received by 23:59 Thursday 6th October |
CONTACT / INQUIRY | IVG Japan info@ivgjapan.org |
ORGANISER | IVG JAPAN |
CHARITY PARTNER | Yokohama Children’s Hospice Project |
OFFICIAL SPONSORS | J.P.Morgan |
SUPPORTING COMPANIES | HP Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation Mitsubishi Property Management P.C.M. An Solas |
VOLUNTEER PARTNERS | Isohata Osteopathic Clinic Ryotokuji University Tokyo Therapeutic Institute Gunma Kokusai Academy Key Club International Canadian International School |
ELIGIBILITY | - Must be at least 18 years old. - If you are under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a guardian or adult. - Have the ability to finish Yamathon in 12 hours. |
COVID COUNTERMEASURES | Please Click Here |
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS | -Walk in single file. Do not obstruct other pedestrians. -Walk on the pavement/sidewalk where present. -No pavement/sidewalk – walk on the right-hand side, facing on-coming traffic. -Obey all traffic laws and signals. -Obey any instructions given by police. -Do not take shortcuts through private property such as temples, shrines, parks, etc. |