THE CHALLENGE RACE YAMAGUCHI 2 (JAAF-Certified Marathon) (【山口】THE CHALLENGE RACE YAMAGUCHI 2｜日本陸連公認のマラソン大会)

This Japan Association of Athletics Federations-certified race is held at Yamaguchi Kirara Expo Memorial Park, with reception in front of the Oshibafu Hiroba parking lot. Events are the full marathon, 30 km, half marathon, 10K, 5K and 1 mile. The course is a flat 2.5 km loop with two water stations per lap offering Aminovital GOLD drink and, from one hour after the start, Amino Shot Perfect Energy gel. The 1 mile runs on a special course.
Eleven pacer groups cover full marathon times from 2:40 to 4:20. Entry fees are 11,000 yen for the full marathon, 7,700 yen for the 30 km and half marathon, 5,500 yen for the 10K, and 3,300 yen for the 5K and 1 mile. Registration runs from 8:00 to 9:00 and the main races start at 9:30, with the 1 mile at 9:33. Time limits range from 40 minutes for the 5K to 4 hours 30 minutes for the full marathon. Photos and web finisher certificates are provided free, and the race counts toward the R.LEAGUE ranking series, whose members get 10 percent off entry from their second start. Changing rooms and toilets are available, but there is no baggage storage.