Kirishima-EbinoKogen EXTREME TRAIL

RACE RULES

• (1) This is a timed race along a given course.
• (2) There are 3 cut-off points for the Long course. If you do not make the cut-off times at each of the cut-off points, you must stop racing, follow staff instructions and descend the mountain.
    ・Cut-off #1: Kurinodake Recreation Village (27km from start) cut-off 4 hours after start (9:30)
    ・Cut-off #2: Ebino Kougen Picnic Area (37.1km from start) cut-off within 7 hours after start (12:00)
    ・Cut-off #3: Shiratori Onsen Shitayu (50.5km from start) cut-off within 10 hours after starting (15:00)
    ・Once you’ve cleared the 3 cut-off points within the cut-off times, you must reach the finish line within the 14 hour time limit (19:00).
• (3) There is 1 cut-off point for the Short course. If you do not make the cut-off time, you must stop racing, follow staff instructions and descend the mountain.
    ・Cut-off #1: Kurinodake Recreation Village (27km from start) cut-off 5 hours after start (11:00)
    ・Once you’ve cleared the cut-off point within the cut-off time, you must reach the finish line within the 8 hour time limit (14:00).
• (4) All racers must complete racer check-in held the day before the race at the following:
    ・A representative may not check-in on your behalf. You must bring photo identification (such as a driver’s license).
    ・Sat. July 21 Ebino Kougensou Hotel

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RULES

The race course passes through National Park land that goes through designated areas and regions where rare plants and animals exist. Given the importance of this natural environment, we ask you to fully understand and obey the following rules:

• (1) The use of trekking poles is prohibited to lessen the impact on the trails.
• (2) Stepping off the trails is prohibited. Passing other racers will also be prohibited between specified sections where necessary.
• (3) Taking and/or damaging plants, animals, fungi and rocks along the course is prohibited.
• (4) Cutting corners and taking short-cuts off the trail is prohibited as it damages the surrounding vegetation.
• (5) Do not throw away garbage along the trail.
• (6) Use the aid station toilets. If not possible, carry a disposal/portable toilet with you. Used toilet paper must not be left near/alongside the trails and must be carried out with you.
• (7) Please try to use public transportation or car-pool to reduce carbon monoxide omissions.
• (8) The protection and appropriate use of national parks are based upon Natural Park Environmental Protection Laws. See below for further details.
    ※Reference: National Park Regulations (within the Ministry of Environment website)
    http://www.env.go.jp/park/system/index.html

CONSIDERATION OF HIKERS & OTHER RACERS

• (1) If you encounter an injured or sick runner who cannot move on his/her own, please give priority to assisting that person.
• (2) Please remember to show your appreciation to the volunteers, locals and supporters who make this race possible.
• (3) The course is not owned by the race and is open to the general public. Please understand that the race must not interfere with others using the trails. When overtaking or passing others, slow down, walk and do so in a safe place. Also call out a greeting to let your presence be known to the hiker beforehand.
• (4) Please be careful not to damage building/structures along the course.
• (5) Do not enter areas outside of the race course.
• (6) Stay on the sidewalk in places other than roads where the race has obtained permissions to use the road. Please follow staff instructions when crossing the road.
  
  • ●Rules and manners within the National Park
  • （1）Hikers/walkers have the right of way along the paths within the national park.
  • （2）When overtaking other hikers from behind, please call out to them to let them know that you’d like to pass. Do not run. Slow down and walk and pass the person in a safe place.
  • （3）When passing other hikers coming towards you, give them the right of way and allow them to pass by you in a safe place.
  • ●Aid Stations & Emergency Assistance
  • ・Aid Station 1 (A1) - Hizoe Forest Road Entrance
  • ・Aid Station 2 (A2) - Kurindake Recreation Village
  • ・Aid Station 3 (A3) – Ebino Kougen Picnic Area
  • ・Aid Station 4 (A4) – Shiratori Onsen Shitayu
  • (1) Food and drinks will be available at the aid stations (A1 – A4)
  • (2) Non-registered runners many not run with you along the course nor enter the restricted areas within the aid stations.
  • (3) Friends and family may provide support to runners at Aid Station 3 (A3) Ebino Kougen Picnic Area.

RACE COURSE SIGNS & MARKERS

• (1) The race has obtained permissions from land owners and property managers to place signs, marking ribbon and staff along the course. These signs and markers will mark the race course and ropes will be in place to mark dangerous sections in the mountains. Please follow staff instructions at all times.
• (2) There will be “no overtaking/passing” sections as well as other sections with specific restrictions. Please abide by these restrictions.
• (3) Runners may be asked to stop at intersection crossings. Please follow staff instructions.
• (4) Signs and markers marking the race course will be set up just before the race and taken down immediately after the race.

RESCUE & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

• (1) In order to ensure racer safety, the race organizer will do it’s best to maintain the course before the race and will provide rescue and emergency assistance during the race. You (the racer) must understand that this race takes place in the outdoors where there may be dangers/risks. Please be aware that you are responsible for your own well-being including injuries, sickness and accidents during the race.
• (2) There will be emergency medical aid available as well as doctors or nurses at all of the aid stations. Each of these medical areas will be connected with the race headquarters via telephone or cell phone.
• (3) Emergency medical assistance will be provided to anyone involved in the race, whether or not they are officially signed up, in order to aid anyone facing a dangerous situation.
  ※Depending on the conditions, it may take time to reach the person to provide emergency assistance.
  ※If a racer receives medical aid from a doctor or rescuer, he/she must go to a doctor or hospital after the race to get treatment. Please contact the race headquarters to communicate the treatment results.
• (4) Doctors and rescuers have the authority to ask a racer to stop racing if he/she judges that the racer should not continue the race. If so, they will remove the IC timing chip and may also remove and take your racer bib.
• (5) If the race is cancelled/stopped, the racer can return to the finish line by taking the race shuttle bus or have a supporter drive him/her. If you call a taxi, it is at your own expense.
• (6) If it is determined that the racer requires emergency evacuation, an outside emergency rescue crew may be called. The expenses incurred for the emergency evacuation is at the expense of the person being rescued.
• (7) The race organization is enrolled in insurance that covers accidents and damage within the following limits:
   ・Death & Disability: 3,000,000 Japanese Yen
   ・Hospitalization: 2,000 Japanese Yen (per day)
   ・Hospital Treatment: 1,500 Japanese Yen (per day)

RACER TRACKING & ACCOUNTING FOR MISSING RACERS

• ・The total number of racers starting the race and finishing the race will be tracked to account for all racers. Please ensure that you cross the tracking areas during the race.
• ・If you decide to drop out of the race, you must tell race staff. If you drop out without telling anyone, the race will need to conduct a search for you.

DROPPING OUT OF THE RACE

You must tell race staff if you decide to drop out of the race. Once you drop out, you will not be able to start racing again.
※Keep your racer bib with you as you will need it to retrieve your checked-in luggage.

《Dropping out at an aid station》

• (1) Tell race staff at the aid station that you will be dropping out of the race.
• (2) You can take the race shuttle bus or your supporter’s car back to the start/finish area.

《Dropping out along the course》

• (1) If you decide to drop out of the race while still out on the course, you must contact race headquarters to tell them that you are dropping out.
• (2) If you are able to move on your own, go back to the previous aid station or go to the next aid station. If you are unable to move on your own, follow staff instructions.
  ※If you drop out while out on the course and you can no longer move, it will likely take time to reach you to provide assistance. If you are not confident about being able to continue, please stop and decide to drop out at an aid station.

EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

Mandatory Equipment　 ※You must carry these with you at all times during the race. You equipment may not be checked but it is mandatory to have these items with you.

• (1) Course map
• (2) Mobile phone - You must be able to make/receive calls in Japan with this mobile phone. Save the emergency phone number for race headquarters on your phone. Turn on the phone number display function.
• (3) Personal cup. (Paper cups will not be provided at the aid stations.)
• (4) Water (A minimum of 1L of water at the start line)
• (5) Race bib provided by the race
• (6) Food
• (7) First aid kit (such as band aids)
• (8) Light (the Long course will start when it’s still dark out)
• **After discussions with our medical associates, the 1L of water is considered mandatory gear and will be checked before the race.

PROHIBITED ACTIONS

You may be pulled out of the race and asked to stop for the following reasons:

• (1) Cutting corners and taking short-cuts off the trail.
• (2) Not having your mandatory equipment.
• (3) Throwing out garbage (including your supporters).
• (4) Running with other people who are not racers.
• (5) Cheating and prohibited actions (such as using transportation means other than by foot, using substitute runners and other unlawful actions)
• (6) Not having your racer bib and IC chips on you during the race.
• (7) Not following the instructions of race official staff, doctors and rescuers.
• (8) Continuing to race after the cut-off times.
• (9) Using trekking poles along the course (trekking poles are prohibited).

RESPONSIBILITIES

【Responsibility of the Racer】

• ・You are responsible for yourself when participating in this race.

【Responsibility of the Race Organizer】

• ・Any non-deliberate damage by race participants to property along the race course (e.g. plants and animals, objects, trails, etc.)
• ・Signs and course markings along the course
• ・Staff safety
  ※The race is enrolled in liability and damage insurance but it is recommended that racers enrol in their own insurance policy.

RACE CANCELLATION DECISION & COMMUNICATION

The race organizer reserves the right to cancel or cut-short/stop the race for the following reasons. In such a case, the race will not be postponed to a later date.

• ・Severe weather warnings sent out by the meteorological agency.
• ・Potential environmental damage to the trails by holding the race due to continued rainfall.
• ・The race is unable to ensure runner safety due to risks such as landslides and rockfalls along the course.
• ・Natural disasters (warnings given out by the "Shinendake Volcano Eruption Warning” center).
• ・Earthquakes near the race course, heavy rains and strong winds in the area including weather warnings, landslide disaster warnings. In such a case, the race organizer will judge whether or not to cancel, stop or change/shorten the race.
• ・Earthquakes, wind and water damage, snow, incidents, accidents, sickness. In such a case, the race organizer will decide whether to hold the race or shorten the race as well as how this will be communicated.
• ・The decision as to whether or not the race will be cancelled will be made on the day before the race or on the day of the race and will be communicated via the official race website. Please do not call the race headquarters. If the race is stopped/cancelled during the race, this will be officially communicated at the aid stations.
• ・The race does not provide refunds of race entry fees under any conditions.

RIGHTS TO USE PHOTOS, VIDEOS, RACE RESULTS

・The race organizer holds the rights to use photos, video footage, race results, articles, etc. during the race in newspapers, magazines, television, internet, etc.