11th “Umashi Kuni Mie” Inter-City Relay Marathon

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With the aim to inspire the sportsmanship of all citizens by seeing, practicing and helping sports, teaching the young generations, developing and enhancing even more the cooperation and collaboration between the municipailities in Mie Prefecture, the 11th “Umashi Kuni Mie” Inter-City Relay Marathon (Dai 11kai Umashikuni Mie Shicho Taiko Ekiden) will be held.

On the day of the marathon, roads in wide areas may not be accessible. The organizing team asks for your understanding.

Date:

2018, 18 February (Sunday)   Start at 8:45 am (*there is no cancellation even it rains)

Marathon route

From Mie Prefectural Government office (Tsu) to Ise Sports Stadium (Mie KoutsuG Sports no Mori Ise Rikujou Kyogijou) 42.195km (relay in 10 sections)

Organizing team

Organizing Committee of Dai 11kai Umashikuni Mie Shicho Taiko Ekiden (Chairman/Mie Mayor Suzuki Eikei)

Participants

Representing Team of Mie municipalities

Main regulation related to traffic

• 9am to 11:45am – Both roads on the Prefectural Road of Toba and Matsusaka Line (between the intersection Miya-cho in Matsusaka and the intersection on the Watarai Bridge) will not be accessible. Please, use the Nasnei By-pass (Japan National Route 23)
• 10am to 11:15am – the segment covering Gekku, at Ise Jingu, and the Ujirata-cho intersection (Mikimoto avenue) will not be accessible. Timetable may change upon the course of the marathon.
• The police and members of the organizing team will give directions on streets of restricted access and routes available.
• Please, do not park your car on the area covering the marathon.

A municipal exchange fair will also be held (products exhibition) at the Sports Stadium, finish line.

Hour: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Mie local food will be available for sale at the place! Enjoy the local food along with your family!

*Additional information and details related to the traffic rules, as well as the municipal exchange fair, access the following link (only in Japanese)

https://www.kankomie.or.jp/lsc/upfile/event/65/86/36586_1_file.pdf?1516683585

Contact information:

Mie-ken Chiiki Renkei-bu Sports Suishin-kyoku Sports Suishin-ka
〒514-8570  Tsu-shi Komei-cho 13 banchi (main office 2nd floor)
TEL  059-224-2986     FAX  059-224-3022  E-mail  sports@pref.mie.jp