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INTRODUCTION

The Yamathon is a fundraising challenge where teams of three or four people compete to walk or run through Tokyo, visiting all 29 stations of the famous JR Yamanote train line in under 12 hours. Teams can also choose to do a half-Yamathon, finishing at Mejiro Station.

EVENT INFO

• This is a fundraising event, with 100% of your registration fee going to Yokohama Children’s Hospice Project.

• Our start/finish venue is only 3 minutes walk from Tokyo Station.

• The Yamathon is a unique endeavour in that there is no set course. Basic directions are provided to all participants – part of the navigational challenge is to be creative and take shortcuts provided you visit all 29 Yamanote stations.

• You also have the option of a half-Yamathon, starting at Tokyo Tokia Building and finishing at JR Mejiro Station.

• Teams must take a photo at every station to prove that they have completed the Yamathon circle.

GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

ENTER A TEAM

Event Name	Tokyo Yamathon 2019
Event options	• Full Yamathon (approx. 40km) • Half Yamathon (approx. 20 km) • Volunteer
Organizer	International Volunteer Group Japan (IVG)
Charity Partner	Yokohama Children’s Hospice Project
Official Sponsors	Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, RGF Professional Recruitment Japan, Salesforce.com, Adobe, Symantec, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, British Hills
Supporting Companies	Tokyu Livable, Mitsubishi Property Management, HP, Ben & Jerry’s, Japan Systems, Irish Pub An Solas, P.C.M.
Volunteer Partners	Key Club International, Isohata Osteopathic Clinic, Ryotokuji University, Tokyo Therapeutic Institute
Date	Saturday 11th May 2019
Venue	Tokyo Tokia Building (Tokyo Station 3mins walk)
Start	09:00
Registration Fee	12,000yen – 100% of fee will go to Yokohama Children’s Hospice Project
Min. & max. team members	3-4 members
Time limit	Teams who fail to finish before 21:00 will be disqualified.
Eligibility	• Must be at least 18 years of age on the race day. • If under the age of 18, accompanied by a guardian or adult. • Must be capable of completing the Yamathon in under 12hrs.
Registering on day of event	Registration: 08:15-08:45 • On arrival, please register your team at the venue. • All members must hand in a signed disclaimer form when registering. • Team numbers will be given after all disclaimer forms have been submitted. • Please notify an IVG volunteer of any team members who are unable to attend.
Course Navigation	• Smartphone users – please visit this link for our guide map. • Please open with an internet browser – it is not compatible with Google Maps app. • Teams will also receive a paper map of a route around the Yamanote Line. • For more information, please see our FAQs.
Photos	• You must take a photo of your team in front of all 29 stations. • You can send your photos to our Instagram or Twitter page.
Finishing	• All teams must visit the IVG tent at the Start/Finish Point to finish the Yamathon. • At the finish line, we will record your finishing time and check your photos. • To retire, please call the emergency contacts on your team number.
Safety Instructions	• Walk in single file and do not obstruct other pedestrians/cyclists. • Walk on the pavement/sidewalk where present. • No pavement/sidewalk – walk on the right-hand side, facing on-coming traffic. • Obey all traffic laws and traffic signals. • Obey any instructions given by police. • Do not take shortcuts through private property such as temples, shrines, parks, parking lots and so on.

Event Name	Tokyo Yamathon 2019
Event options	• Full Yamathon (approx. 40km) • Half Yamathon (approx. 20 km) • Volunteer
Organizer	International Volunteer Group Japan (IVG)
Charity Partner	Yokohama Children’s Hospice Project
Official Sponsors	Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, RGF Professional Recruitment Japan, Salesforce.com, Adobe, Symantec, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, British Hills
Supporting Companies	Tokyu Livable, Mitsubishi Property Management, HP, Ben & Jerry’s, Japan Systems, Irish Pub An Solas, P.C.M.
Volunteer Partners	Key Club International, Isohata Osteopathic Clinic, Ryotokuji University, Tokyo Therapeutic Institute
Date	Saturday 11th May 2019
Venue	Tokyo Tokia Building (Tokyo Station 3mins walk)
Start	09:00
Registration Fee	12,000yen – 100% of fee will go to Yokohama Children’s Hospice Project
Min. & max. team members	3-4 members
Time limit	Teams who fail to finish before 21:00 will be disqualified.
Eligibility	• Must be at least 18 years of age on the race day. • If under the age of 18, accompanied by a guardian or adult. • Must be capable of completing the Yamathon in under 12hrs.
Registering on day of event	Registration: 08:15-08:45 • On arrival, please register your team at the venue. • All members must hand in a signed disclaimer form when registering. • Team numbers will be given after all disclaimer forms have been submitted. • Please notify an IVG volunteer of any team members who are unable to attend.
Course Navigation	• Smartphone users – please visit this link for our guide map. • Please open with an internet browser – it is not compatible with Google Maps app. • Teams will also receive a paper map of a route around the Yamanote Line. • For more information, please see our FAQs.
Photos	• You must take a photo of your team in front of all 29 stations. • You can send your photos to our Instagram or Twitter page.
Finishing	• All teams must visit the IVG tent at the Start/Finish Point to finish the Yamathon. • At the finish line, we will record your finishing time and check your photos. • To retire, please call the emergency contacts on your team number.
Safety Instructions	• Walk in single file and do not obstruct other pedestrians/cyclists. • Walk on the pavement/sidewalk where present. • No pavement/sidewalk – walk on the right-hand side, facing on-coming traffic. • Obey all traffic laws and traffic signals. • Obey any instructions given by police. • Do not take shortcuts through private property such as temples, shrines, parks, parking lots and so on.