Athletics(Race Walking)
Sport Overview
Race walking is an athletics discipline that involves racing on foot. During the race, at least one foot must always be touching the ground. Referees keep a sharp eye on competitors and issue a red card to anyone who clearly breaks the rules. If it is confirmed that a competitor has received a red card from three or more referees, the competitor is disqualified.
Event
【Gender】
Men, Women
【Event】
5km,10km
【Age Categories】
30+, 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+, 75+, 80+, 85+, 90+, 95+, 100+
*Each athlete can enter up to two events (5 km and 10 km).
Eligibility
【Age requirement】
Minimum age is 30 (born on or before 21 May 1991)
【Others】
Participation of athletes who can follow the Race Walking Rules is highly recommended.
Sports Information Guide
Schedule
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| 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | |||
| Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |||
| Athletics | Track & Field | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
TAKEBISHI Stadium Kyoto・Sub-Field(Nishikyogoku Athletic Park)
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| 10km Road Race | ● |
Hikone 10km Road Course (The Starting Line: Hikone View Hotel)
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| Half Marathon | ● | ● |
Kishu Kuchikumano Marathon Course
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| EKIDEN | ● |
Tanabe Sports Park
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| Race Walking | ● |
Rokko Island Around Course
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※The above schedule was created based on the information that is current as of June 5th, 2020. It is subject to change due to various circumstances in the future.
Venue
Rokko Island Around Course
| Location | 8-2 Koyocho, Higashinadaku, Kobe City, Hyogo | ||
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| Games Accreditation | ― | Sports Check-in | ○ |
| Access | ・9minutes walking from Marine Park Sta. | ||
| Official Homepage | https://www.konan-u.ac.jp/access/index2.html | ||
Sport Check-in
【Date and Time】
Saturday, 22 May, 14:00 – 18:00
Sunday, 23 May, 7:30 - 8:30
【Venue】
Saturday, 22 May Tournament Headquarters (Kobe Bay Sheraton Hotel & Towers)
Sunday, 23 May Rokko Island Konan University
Nearest Village
Masters Village
Masters Village Hyogo
| Location | 2-1 Aioicho, Chuo-ku, Kobe city, Hyogo |
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| Access | ・1 minute walk from JR Kobe Station & directly connected to Kosoku Kobe Station of Kobe Rapid Transport Railway |
| Official Homepage | http://www.duokobe.com/ |
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