The Abbott World Marathon Majors is a series of six of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, BMW BERLIN-MARATHON, Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon.
The organizers of these events are united in their effort to advance the sport, raise awareness of its elite athletes, and increase the level of interest in elite racing among running enthusiasts.
SERIES XI RACES
The races in Abbott World Marathon Majors Series XI take place on the following dates:
Virgin Money London Marathon: Sunday April 23 2017
IAAF World Championships Marathon: Sunday August 6 2017
BMW-BERLIN MARATHON: Sunday September 24 2017
Bank of America Chicago Marathon: Sunday October 8 2017
TCS New York City Marathon: Sunday November 5 2017
Tokyo Marathon: Sunday February 25 2018
Boston Marathon: Monday April 16 2018
Virgin Money London Marathon: Sunday April 22 2018
OMTOM Ultra entrants will be required to submit a qualifying marathon (or longer distance) result obtained between 1 July 2017 and 28 February 2018. All standard marathons and races longer than 42.2km count as qualifying races, provided that they are held under the auspices of the IAAF.
Qualifier results must be submitted by 5pm (GMT +2, SA time) on 28 February 2018. Entrants who miss this deadline will forfeit their entry.
In order to qualify for the OMTOM Ultra Marathon, runners’ qualifier results must meet the following criteria:
The Great Wall Marathon is widely considered one of the world’s most challenging marathons.
Despite the arduous course on the iconic Great Wall of China, runners will be rewarded by its breathtaking surroundings and views. As the route leads participants through the lower valley and into the villages, onlookers will be cheering and the festive atmosphere is a real energy boost!
Find out more about the race below.
There are few ways to register for The Great Wall Marathon, depending on your place of residency.
If you are not a resident of China, you can purchase one of two holiday packages, which include race entry: the 6-day itinerary or the 7-day itinerary.
The same packages are available for spectators and provide entry to Race Day and Inspection Day, as well as other activities with the runners.
If you are a resident in China, you can purchase “race entry only” without the packages. You can also sign up through one of our partner travel agents.
Registration closes for the 2018 Great Wall Marathon on 19 April 2018. After this date, no new entries will be accepted.
We advise you, however, to book early to avoid disappointment. The 2017 event sold out well in advance of the regular registration period.
If you sign up after 19 March 2018, a late registration fee of 100 USD will be applied to each person on your booking. In addition, the full amount (ie. not just the deposit) must be paid immediately.
The Great Wall Marathon takes place on the third Saturday in May every year.
Upcoming runs will take place on the following future dates:
19 May 2018
18 May 2019
The Great Wall Marathon features three distances:
Full marathon – 42.195km/26.2mi
Half marathon – 21.1km/13.1mi
Fun Run – 8.5km/5.5mi – a non-competitive run also on the Great Wall
the world’s most beautiful marathon – 56km Ultra Marathon around the Cape Peninsula, since 1970.
The 49th consecutive Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon will remain on the traditional route via Chapman’s Peak, Hout Bay and ConstantiaNek (unless deemed unsafe by authorities in which case the OuKaapseWeg route (prior to 2004) will be used). The Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon is run under the rules of IAAF, Athletics South Africa (ASA) and Western Province Athletics (WPA).
Distance
56 km (34.8 miles)
Date of Race
Easter Saturday, 31 March 2018
Start time
06:30
Start Venue
Outside SA Breweries, Main Road, Newlands
Cut-Offs
10:00 – 28km: Halfway, Noordhoek Main Road
11:50 – 42.2km: Outside Four Seasons Farm, Hout Bay Main Road
Though the running boom appears to have peaked and even tapered off somewhat, the marathon is still the ultimate running experience for many runners. Higdon’s book, although well written, offers very little in the way of new information on training for or running the marathon. Previously published works such as Joe Henderson’s Complete Marathoner (Anderson World, 1978), Andy Friedberg’s How To Run Your First Marathon (S. & S., 1987), and Ricard Benyo’s Making the Marathon Your Event (Random, 1992) offer very similar advice. However, Higdon’s anecdotal style provides entertaining reading and may inspire aspiring marathoners. The author provides details of many of his personal marathon experiences as well as those of other top American marathoners such as Bill Rodgers, Don Kardang, and Dick Buerkle. This book will appeal to general readers seriously considering training for their first marathon. For large sports collections.
To qualify for the Boston Marathon, athletes must meet time standards which correspond to age and gender. For the 2019 Boston Marathon, qualifying times must be run on or after Saturday, September 16, 2017. The qualifying times below are based upon each athlete’s age on the date of the 2019 Boston Marathon (April 15, 2019).
Achieving one’s qualifying standard does not guarantee entry into the event, but simply the opportunity to submit for registration. In recent years, not all qualifiers who submit an entry have been accepted due to field size restrictions. If total amount of submissions surpass the allotted field size for qualified athletes, then those who are the fastest among the pool of applicants in their age and gender group will be accepted. See the current qualifying standards below:
2019 BOSTON MARATHON QUALIFYING STANDARDS – EFFECTIVE SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
All standards below are based on official submitted net time.
AGE GROUP
MEN
WOMEN
18-34
3hrs 05min 00sec
3hrs 35min 00sec
35-39
3hrs 10min 00sec
3hrs 40min 00sec
40-44
3hrs 15min 00sec
3hrs 45min 00sec
45-49
3hrs 25min 00sec
3hrs 55min 00sec
50-54
3hrs 30min 00sec
4hrs 00min 00sec
55-59
3hrs 40min 00sec
4hrs 10min 00sec
60-64
3hrs 55min 00sec
4hrs 25min 00sec
65-69
4hrs 10min 00sec
4hrs 40min 00sec
70-74
4hrs 25min 00sec
4hrs 55min 00sec
75-79
4hrs 40min 00sec
5hrs 10min 00sec
80 and over
4hrs 55min 00sec
5hrs 25min 00sec
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The acceptance of official race entrants will be based on qualifying time, with the fastest qualifiers (in relation to their age and gender) being accepted first until the race is full.
The qualifying window will remain open until the conclusion of registration for the Boston Marathon (once the maximum field size has been reached).
Only a certified full marathon distance will be accepted for qualifying.
Distances shorter than a full marathon will not be accepted.
We do not accept indoor marathon times.
We accept qualifying times from USATF, AIMS, or foreign equivalent certified courses. The Boston Marathon does not designate which races meet qualifying standards. You must contact the race directly to see if they are certified.
All qualifying times are subject to review and verification.
Minimum age requirement for the Boston Marathon is 18 years of age on race day.
All qualifying times are based on official submitted net time.
Though the B.A.A. will email registrants upon the completion of their form, runners are not officially entered into the race until their qualifying time is verified. This length of time may vary and can be as long as several days, depending on the qualifying marathon.
Tokyo Marathon 2018
also serves as
Selection Trials for the 2018 Asia Jakarta
Marathon Grand Championship Series 2017-2018 -Team Japan Trials for Tokyo 2020-
Abbott World Marathon Majors Series Ⅺ
Organizer
Tokyo Marathon Foundation
Co-organizers
JAAF (Japan Association of Athletics Federations); Tokyo Metropolitan Government; Fuji Television Network, Inc.; Sankei Shimbun Co., Ltd.; The Yomiuri Shimbun; Nippon Television Network Corporation; The Tokyo Shimbun
Supporting
Organizations
(provisional)
JAPAN SPORTS AGENCY; Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism; Japan Tourism Agency; Metropolitan Tokyo Mayors’ Council; Japan Sports Association; Japanese Olympic Committee; Japanese Para-Sports Association; Japan Para Athletics; Nippon Keidanren (Japan Business Federation); KEIZAI DOYUKAI (Japan Association of Corporate Executives)；The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Tokyo Medical Association; Tokyo Disaster Prevention & Emergency Medical Service Association; Tokyo Private Ambulance Call Center Registered Companies Liaison Council; TOKYO NURSING ASSOCIATION; Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau; Tokyo Federation of Neighborhood Associations; Tokyo Federation of Shopping Center Promotion Associations & Tokyo Federation of Shopping Centers; Tokyo Sports Association; Community Sport Leaders Tokyo; Sankei Sports; Yukan Fuji; SANKEI LIVING SHIMBUN Inc.; Nippon Broadcasting System, Inc.; Fuji Sankei Business I; FUSOSHA Publishing Inc.; The Hochi Shimbun; Radio Nippon Co., Ltd.; The Tokyo Chunichi Sports
Managing
Organization
Tokyo Athletics Association
Operation Supporter
Tokyo Sports Association for the Disabled; Kanto Para Athletics
Presenting Partner
Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd.
Official Partners
STARTS CORPORATION INC.; Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd.; ASICS Japan Corp.; Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; BMW Japan Corp.; KINTETSU INTERNATIONAL; The Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company, Limited; SEIKO HOLDINGS CORPORATION; Toray Industries, Inc.; McDonald’s Company (Japan), Ltd.; Mizuho Bank, Ltd.; Seven-Eleven Japan Co.,Ltd.; ASAHI BREWERIES, LTD.; American Express International, Inc.; ALL NIPPON AIRWAYS CO., LTD; KAGOME Co., Ltd; Photocreate Co.,Ltd; ZENROSAI（National Federation of Workers and Consumers Insurance Cooperatives）; KONICA MINOLTA, INC.; SECOM CO.,LTD.; Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co.,Inc.; Daiwa Securities Group; Shiseido Japan Co.,Ltd; BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc.; IBM Japan,Ltd.; NIHON KOHDEN CORPORATION; KOYOU RENTIA Co.,Ltd.; Shimizu Octo,Inc.; EMTG Co., Ltd.; Dole Japan, Inc.
Official Suppliers
Kokushikan University; Metropolitan Expressway Company Limited; Hibino Corporation; TANAKA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.; TUKIJI MARKET ASSOCIATION; YODOBASHI WHOLESALE MARKET ASSOCIATION; Tokyo Road Management Association; Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo; Scout Association of Tokyo; The Council for Area Development and Management of Otemachi, Marunouchi, and Yurakucho
Events
1) Marathon (Men, Women, Wheelchair Men, Wheelchair Women);
2) 10km Race (Men and Women for Junior & Youth, Visually Impaired, Intellectually Challenged, Organ Transplant Recipients and Wheelchair categories)
Date & Time
Sunday, February 25, 2018
9:05 a.m. – Wheelchair Marathon and 10km Start
9:10 a.m. – Marathon and 10 km Start
10:50 a.m. – 10km Finish
4:10 p.m. – Marathon Finish
Broadcaster
Fuji Television Network, Inc.
Course
1. Marathon:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building — Iidabashi — Kanda — Nihombashi — Asakusa Kaminari-Mon — Ryogoku — Monzen-nakacho — Ginza — Takanawa — Hibiya –Tokyo Station/Gyoko-dori Ave. (This course is certified by the JAAF and AIMS/IAAF .)
2. 10km Race:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building — Iidabashi — Kanda — Nihombashi
(Results are considered unofficial. Finishing place is determined by net time.)
Competition Rules
The races will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the IAAF, JAAF and the Race Organizer.
IAAF Road Race Label Regulations also apply to the Tokyo Marathon 2108, which has been certified by the IAAF as a Gold Label road race. Doping control is conducted under IAAF Anti-Doping Regulations and/or Japan Anti-Doping Regulations.
World Para Athletics Rules and Regulations and the competition rules of the Tokyo Marathon apply to the wheelchair marathon. Doping control is conducted under World Para Athletics Anti-Doping Regulations and/or Japan Anti-Doping Regulations.
(i) The time limits are based on the gun time (not on the net time).
(ii) The cut-off time will be enforced at each checkpoint due to limited duration of traffic control, security operation and event operation. The runners, who fail to pass through the checkpoint before the cut-off time, will be disqualified from the race. Furthermore, runners who lag excessively behind the cut-off time pace may be asked to leave the course at anytime.
Maximum Number of Entrants
Marathon: 35,500 runners
10km Race: 500 runners
Eligibility
Those who fulfill the following conditions, and whose participation is approved by the organizer.
1) Marathon: Must be at least 19 years of age on the race day
1-1) General
– runners who are capable of completing the race within 6 hours and 40 minutes
1-2) Semi-Elite Athletes
– Athletes who satisfy the requirements set forth by the “RUN as ONE – Tokyo Marathon 2018”.
1-3) Elite Athletes
– Athletes, registered with the JAAF in fiscal 2017 who satisfy the special requirements set forth by the JAAF
– Invited Athletes: National and international runners recommended by the JAAF
1-4) General Wheelchair
-Wheelchair users who are capable of completing the race within 2 hours and 10 minutes using the racing wheelchair.
1-5) Elite Wheelchair
-Athletes registerd with the JPA in fiscal 2017, and to be registered with the IPC in fiscal 2018
-Athletes who are in the sport classes T53 – 54 of World Para Athletics Classification
-Athletes who have the following record in the tournament of the World Para Athletics certified races:
1 hour and 50 minutes or under (Men)
2 hours or under (Women)
-Invited Athletes: National and international athletes recommended by the JPA
2) 10km Race: Must be at least 16 years of age on the race day
2-1) Junior & Youth
Runners between 16 and 18 years of age on the race day, who are capable of finishing the race in 1.5 hours (Runners born between February 26, 1999 and February 25, 2002 are eligible)
*Including those runners who are selected separately by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government under the projects related to the Great East Japan Earthquake Recovery support.
2-2) Visually Impaired
Runners aged 16 and above on the race day, capable of finishing the race within 1.5 hours
2-3) Intellectually Challenged
Runners aged 16 and above on the race day, capable of finishing the race within 1.5 hours
2-4) Organ Transplant Recipients
Runners aged 16 and above on the race day, capable of finishing the race within 1.5 hours
2-5) Wheelchair
Wheelchair users aged 16 and above on the race day, capable of finishing the race in 35 minutes on the racing wheelchair
※Racing wheelchair requirements are specified in the “The latest rules and regulations applicable to the event day” set by the World Para Athletics.
Prize Money
For both the marathon, and wheelchair marathon races, the prize money based on the results will be awarded in accordance with separate rules.
Entry Fee
1. Marathon: Japan residents – 10,800 Yen (from overseas – 12,800 Yen)
2. 10km Race: Japan residents – 5,600 Yen (from overseas – 6,700 Yen)
Application
1) Procedure
Online entry
2) Application Period
Applications must be received between Tuesday, August 1, 2017 and Thursday, August 31, 2017.
3) Screening
Entrants will be selected by the lottery if applications exceed the maximum number.
4) Payment
Selected entrants must pay the entry fee by credit card before the deadline.
*Applications to charity runners will be accepted from Saturday, July 1 to Monday, July 31, on a first-come, first-served basis (up to 4,000 charity runners). Applications to Active charity runners will be accepted until Thursday, 31 August.
*Priority applications from the premium members of ONE TOKYO, the official club of Tokyo Marathon Foundation, can be submitted from Monday, July 3 to Monday, July 31 (3,000 runners) Entrants will be selected by the lottery if applications exceed the maximum number.
*For the details on the RUN as ONE – Tokyo Marathon 2018, please refer to the Tokyo Marathon 2018 official website.
*Applications to elite runners and elite wheelchair athletes will be accepted from December.
Number Card Pick-Up
February 22, 23 and 24, 2018 (Thursday through Saturday)
Venue: Tokyo Marathon EXPO 2018 at Tokyo Big Sight
*Please note that no number card will be distributed on the race day.
Others
1) Entry fee will not be refunded in the event of the cancellation of the race if such cancellation is not attributable to the organizer.
2) The event will be operated in compliance with all national laws and regulations.
THIS RACE IS RUN UNDER THE RULES OF IAAF, ASA, KZNA AND CMA
ENTRIES
Entries for the 2018 Comrades Marathon are limited to a maximum of 20 000 and there will be no extensions. All current and potential Comrades Marathon runners that wish to run the 2018 Comrades Marathon are urged to take careful note of the entry process and the cutoff date. All runners are urged to enter early to avoid disappointment.
Entries open on the 1 September 2017 and close on 30 November 2017 or once the quota of 20 000 has been reached.
DATE AND TIME OF RACE
The race will be run on Sunday, 10 June 2018 starting at 05h30 and finishing at 17h30. The race is run from ‘gun to gun’.
ROUTE & DISTANCE
It is a “DOWN RUN” starting at the City Hall in Pietermaritzburg and finishing in Durban. The race distance is approximately 89km. The distance is subject to change and will be confirmed in the final race instructions.
ENTRY FEE
Early Bird Entry for South African Entrants and Rest of Africa (1 September to 30 September 2017 ONLY) is R460.
South Africa and Rest of Africa: R500 (1 October 2017 to 30 November 2017) International: R 3300 (1 September 2017 to 30 November 2017)
Entry fee is waived for holders of 25 or more Comrades medals. Contact CMA for a 25 medal plus voucher number required during the entry process
THE ENTRY FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
ENTRY PERIOD
Entries open on 1 September 2017 and close on 30 November 2017. There will only be one entry window period for all athletes to enter whether they are former Comrades runners, Novices, Rest of Africa or International.
Entries will be limited to a maximum of 20,000 and no extensions will be granted. Entries will close on 30 November 2017 or once the 20,000 entries have been received (i.e. if 20,000 entries are received by 15 November 2017 then no further entries will be accepted). All current and potential Comrades Marathon runners that wish to run in 2018 are urged to take careful note of the entry process and the cut-off date.
NO entries will be taken in 2018.
Total number of entries will be capped at 20,000.
RIGHTS RESERVED
Any irregularities in your entry form will result in a rejected entry. Comrades Marathon Association reserves the right to accept or reject any entry, subject to the rules of IAAF, ASA, KZNA and CMA.
AGE RESTRICTION
The minimum age requirement is that the athlete must be 20 years or older on the day of the qualifying race (ASA RULE 20).
RESTRICTION ON ENTRY
The Comrades Marathon is restricted to club registered runners only. All participants must be 2018 licensed by their respective Federations. The domicile rule will be strictly enforced. No athlete may run for a club other than a club registered in the Province in which they are domiciled unless they are registered on the current ASA National List. Athletes will not be in possession of their 2018 licenses at the time of entry. They will be allowed to enter, however MUST submit their club name and license number to CMA no later than 16h30, 02 May 2018. Failure to submit these details will result in the entry being rejected.
FOREIGN ATHLETES
Foreign athletes must strictly observe IAAF Rule 4. All foreign athletes must note that in order to participate in the event, they require written approval (a permit) from their National Federations. In a case where a foreign athlete is entered through a South African athletics club, it is the responsibility of the club to assist the athlete in securing the permit, and to hand it over to the race organizers before the event takes place. Event organizers reserve the right to reject the entry of foreign athletes who violates IAAF Rule 4.
Jungle Marathon, the world’s wildest eco race, gives competitors the opportunity to combine sport and eco tourism and experience this stunning part of the world.
We offer three distances: a marathon; a 4 stage 127km race and a 6 stage 254km race.
The course, which includes swamps, river crossings, steep climbs and descents, village trails and fluvial beaches, combined with humidity and scorching temperatures makes it a daunting and exciting race, but well within the realms of any competitor who has a strong mental mindset.
Yes, physical fitness is a requirement- but if you don’t have strong mental tenacity to combine with it then you will struggle to reach the finish.
If you are ready for one of the most exciting and challenging adventures of your life, sign up today and join us from October 5th-14th 2017 in Amazonia, Brazil at the 12th anniversary of the legendary Jungle Marathon .
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