【2027 Tamana Idaten Marathon / Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon 】 Race Entry + 2 Nights of Selected Accommodation

The Kumamoto Tamana Idaten Marathon / Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon combines sports, culture, and local sightseeing into one grand event, held in Tamana City, Kumamoto Prefecture, the hometown of Kanaguri Shiso, the father of the marathon in Japan. The course winds through beautiful rural landscapes and countryside scenery, showcasing a rich sense of history and the warm, enthusiastic support of local residents along the way. After the race, participants can enjoy the locally famous sweet Yokoshima strawberries at the aid stations and visit the renowned Tamana Onsen for a relaxing hot spring bath. It is a popular race that brings together gourmet delights, history, and an excellent course experience.

■Event Name：2027 Tamana Idaten Marathon ( Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon / 玉名いだてんマラソン / 横島いちごマラソン )

■Event Date：2027-02-28 (Sun)

■Events：

• Marathon ( 玉名いだてんマラソン ): 42.195K
• Half Marathon ( 横島いちごマラソン ハーフ ): 21.0975K
• 10K

■Race Start Times：

• 【 Marathon ( 玉名いだてんマラソン ): 42.195K 】 2027-02-28 , 09:00
• 【 Half Marathon ( 横島いちごマラソン ): 21.0975K 】 2027-02-28 , 10:00
• 【 10km ( 10km ): 10K 】 2027-02-28 , 10:35

■Time Limit：

• 42.195K 6 Hrs
• 21.0975K 3 Hrs
• 10K 1 Hr 30 Mins

■Race Venue：Yokoshima Ground Athletic Center ( 横島グラウンド総合運動センター )

■Start Line：Yokoshima Ground Athletic Center ( 横島グラウンド総合運動センター )

■Finish Line：Yokoshima Ground Athletic Center ( 横島グラウンド総合運動センター )

■Entry Requirements：

• 【 Marathon ( 玉名いだてんマラソン ): 42.195K 】 18 years old and above (excluding high school students), and must be able to complete within the time limit
• 【 Half Marathon ( 横島いちごマラソン ): 21.0975K 】 High school and above
• 【10K】Limited to 2 hours

※The above information is for reference only. Actual details are subject to the final itinerary information.

【Free Shuttle Bus Information】

※Please make good use of the round-trip shuttle bus service provided by the organizer between the venue and Tamana Station on the event day.

Shuttle buses will operate between the free parking lot, Shin-Tamana Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen, Tamana Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line, and the race venue.

【Temporary Parking Lot, Shin-Tamana Station, Tamana Station】 to 【Race Venue】07:00 AM～10:00 AM (last bus)

【Race Venue】 to 【Temporary Parking Lot, Shin-Tamana Station, Tamana Station】11:30 AM～16:00 PM (last bus)

※The above information is for reference only. Actual operating times are subject to on-site arrangements.

【Baggage Storage Information】

Storage location: Yokoshima Elementary School Gymnasium Learn more

※ Valuables cannot be stored. Please do not bring valuables with you.

【Race Course & Elevation Map】

■ Full Marathon Course Introduction

■ 21K

■ 10K

【Cutoff Points】

For traffic control, safety maintenance, and race operation needs, the organizer has set cutoff times. Participants who exceed the cutoff time will not be allowed to continue the race.

In addition, even if not at a cutoff point, if a participant falls significantly behind or is judged unable to continue safely, the organizer also has the right to require the runner to stop. After the race is stopped, the runner's timing chip will be collected to avoid timing errors.

【Awards】

• Ranking by category: 1st to 3rd place for men and women in each category
• Kanaguri Shiso Award: 1st to 43rd place for men and women in the full marathon

【T-Shirt Size Reference】

【Records】

1. Participants' timing chips will be used for timekeeping and records.
2. The official record (ranking) will be based on the total time from start to finish.
3. Finisher certificates can be downloaded online after the race. ※The organizer will no longer issue paper finisher certificates.
4. For the full marathon and half marathon, the finisher certificate will include the official time (gross time) and net time (time measured from the start line) as reference times.
5. Timing will no longer be measured after the time limit has passed.
6. After the race, please return the running timing chip to the collection box.

【Aid Stations】

• Yokoshima strawberries, water, sports drinks, and other local food refreshments

【Finisher Awards】

• Web electronic finisher certificate
• Finisher towel (full marathon only)
• Finisher medal (full marathon only) available for additional purchase on race day.

※For on-site finisher medal purchases, you may choose to pay by cash or PayPal.

※Name and time can be customized and printed on the medal (the medal will be mailed after the race).

【Participation Gift】

• Specialty seaweed, original T-shirt (T-shirt for full marathon category only)

【Run Dressed as Kanaguri Shiso ~ Merchandise】

1. Kanaguri Shiso Cosplay Set (T-shirt + split-toe socks)
2. T-shirt only
3. Kanaguri Tabi (split-toe socks) only

※Recommended split-toe sock sizes: available in 23cm～28cm (in 0.5cm increments). It is recommended to choose a size 1 cm larger than your usual shoe size (only size exchanges will be available on race day).

【Run with Kanaguri Shiso ~ Merchandise T-Shirt Style】 ※Not the same style as the full marathon participation gift T-shirt

Hotel Shirasagi -Hotel Shirasagi(玉名溫泉ホテルしらさぎ)

Stay dates: 2027/02/27, 2027/02/28, total 2 nights 

Check-in time: 15:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM

※Images on this page are for reference only. Room layouts and decorations may vary due to on-site adjustments. Please refer to the actual room assigned upon check-in.

Twin Room｜23-26㎡｜Breakfast Included

Room Facilities

TV, electric kettle, cold water, refrigerator, air conditioning/heating, heated toilet seat, air purifier

Amenities

Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, toothbrush, tissues, yukata (Japanese robe), bath towel, face towel, slippers, comb, razor, shower cap

Hotel Hot Spring Bath

• Western-style bath: Parthenon, equipped with a cold bath and sauna.
• Japanese-style bath: Shirasagi-yu, built mainly with granite and wood, and equipped with an open-air bath. ※The Japanese-style and Western-style baths alternate between men and women

■Packet Pickup Location：Hotel Shirasagi -Hotel Shirasagi(玉名溫泉ホテルしらさぎ)

■Packet Pickup Hours：預計 入住飯店時領取

Here are some transportation suggestions for independent travel. Actual traffic conditions are subject to Japan's transportation announcements on the day. You may also purchase tickets in advance to avoid insufficient seat availability.

※Crowds will be very heavy on the event day, so please allow plenty of time. It is recommended to arrive one day early.

■ Direct flights from Taiwan to the local airport (actual direct flights to Kumamoto/Fukuoka are subject to each airline's announcements)

■Fukuoka Airport (福岡空港) to Hotel Shirasagi -Hotel Shirasagi(玉名溫泉ホテルしらさぎ)

From Fukuoka Airport (福岡空港), take the Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line to Hakata Station (博多駅), transfer to the Kyushu Shinkansen to Shin-Tamana Station (新玉名駅), then transfer to the Kyushu Sanko Bus to Tamana Onsen Bus Stop (玉名温泉). After getting off, it is about a 3-minute walk (210 meters) to arrive.

■Hotel Shirasagi -Hotel Shirasagi(玉名溫泉ホテルしらさぎ) to Yokoshima Ground Athletic Center ( 横島グラウンド総合運動センター )

Walk about 3 minutes (210 meters) from the hotel to Tamana Onsen Bus Stop (玉名温泉), take the Kyushu Sanko Bus to Yokoshima Shogakko-mae Bus Stop (横島小学校前), then walk about 8 minutes (650 meters) after getting off to arrive. For the return trip, simply walk back in the opposite direction along the same route to return to the hotel.

【Free Shuttle Bus Information】

※Please make good use of the round-trip shuttle bus service provided by the organizer between the venue and Tamana Station on the event day.

Shuttle buses will operate between the free parking lot, Shin-Tamana Station on the Kyushu Shinkansen, Tamana Station on the JR Kagoshima Main Line, and the race venue.

【Temporary Parking Lot, Shin-Tamana Station, Tamana Station】 to 【Race Venue】07:00 AM～10:00 AM (last bus)

【Race Venue】 to 【Temporary Parking Lot, Shin-Tamana Station, Tamana Station】11:30 AM～16:00 PM (last bus)

※The above information is for reference only. Actual operating times are subject to on-site arrangements.

【Included in the Package】

1. 2027 Tamana Idaten Marathon ( Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon / 玉名いだてんマラソン / 横島いちごマラソン ) race entry.
2. Selected hotel Accommodation Name：Hotel Shirasagi -Hotel Shirasagi(玉名溫泉ホテルしらさぎ) for 2 nights, including breakfast.
3. If the race includes participation gifts, all details are subject to the organizer's final announcement.

【Not Included】

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Fees for applying for a new personal passport, some meals, usage fees for other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (Such as beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※It is recommended that you purchase your own travel insurance (children under 15 cannot be insured under travel safety insurance according to regulations).

【Cancellation Policy】

Race bookings cannot be canceled once purchased. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide relevant documentation and email AsiaYo at bundle_sale@asiayo.com to contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and refund confirmation. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 886-2-77550575.

AsiaYo Sports Travel Booking Service Process

1. Book online and submit your order: Select your race travel package on the AsiaYo platform and complete the booking application.
2. Instant booking, order confirmed immediately: After system confirmation, your travel order will take effect immediately.
3. Fill in Traveler Race Information: The system will automatically send the information form. Please be sure to complete it within the specified time limit to ensure your race participation rights.
4. Receive final itinerary information: 5 to 7 days before check-in, AsiaYo will send the updated final detailed itinerary information.
5. On-site check-in and hotel stay: On the day of departure, please bring your original passport to complete hotel check-in and race registration procedures.

★ Friendly reminder: Since both race registration and hotel check-in require identity verification, please be sure to confirm your passport validity and carry the original with you.

【Visa】

1. Before departure, travelers are responsible for confirming the nationality requirements of the passport they hold and completing any visa or immigration procedures required by the destination country.

2. It is recommended that your passport be valid for at least 6 months from the departure date.

※For travelers holding a Taiwan passport, the passport must contain the Republic of China national ID number, and you must carry the original passport when departing.

【Included in the Package】

1. 2027 Tamana Idaten Marathon ( Yokoshima Strawberry Marathon / 玉名いだてんマラソン / 横島いちごマラソン ) race entry.
2. Selected hotel Accommodation Name：Hotel Shirasagi -Hotel Shirasagi(玉名溫泉ホテルしらさぎ) for 2 nights, including breakfast.
3. If the race includes participation gifts, all details are subject to the organizer's final announcement.

【Not Included】

- Round-trip international airfare is not included.

- Fees for applying for a new personal passport, some meals, usage fees for other activity facilities, personal expenses, and transportation costs. (Such as beverages, alcohol, laundry, telephone, telegrams, and personal transportation expenses)

※It is recommended that you purchase your own travel insurance (children under 15 cannot be insured under travel safety insurance according to regulations).

【Cancellation Policy】

Race bookings cannot be canceled once purchased. If cancellation is required due to force majeure, please provide relevant documentation and email AsiaYo at bundle_sale@asiayo.com to contact AsiaYo customer service for assistance and refund confirmation. AsiaYo customer service hotline: 886-2-77550575.

【Hotel Check-in Method】

After your booking is confirmed, on the day of check-in you only need to present your original passport at the hotel front desk to complete check-in smoothly.

【Race Pack Collection】

Collect race materials at the hotel upon check-in

※Actual information is subject to the organizer's final announcement

【Race Regulations】

Handling of Personal Information

• The organizer complies with personal information protection laws. Participants' personal information will only be used for race notifications, invitations for the next event, result announcements (including rankings), services provided by sponsors and partner organizations, and confirmation of eligibility.

Application Terms and Conditions

1. After registration is completed, event categories cannot be changed, and cancellations or refund requests will not be accepted.
2. If the race is shortened or canceled due to force majeure such as natural disasters (earthquakes, windstorms, floods, snowfall), accidents, or pandemics, the organizer will assess actual expenses incurred and decide whether to partially refund the registration fee.
3. If an accident, injury, or illness occurs during the event period, the organizer will only provide first aid treatment. Participants should confirm that they are in good health and assume the risks of participation themselves. If you feel unwell on race day, please do not participate.
4. During the race, if the organizer determines that a participant's condition is not suitable for continuing, please immediately follow instructions to stop racing. In addition, participants must comply with all other instructions from the organizer regarding safety management and race management.
5. If injury or illness occurs during the race, I have no objection to receiving first aid treatment. I will not hold the organizer responsible for the method or process of treatment (except in cases of intentional misconduct or gross negligence by the organizer).
6. If emergency vehicles need to pass on the course, participants must cooperate with the organizer's instructions and stop to give way.
7. Except for first aid treatment, the organizer bears no responsibility for accidents, injuries, illnesses, theft, or loss not caused by the organizer.
8. My family members, relatives, legal representative (if the participant is a minor), or team members (when registration is completed by a representative) have all agreed to participate in this event.
9. Impersonation and false reporting of age or gender are strictly prohibited. Violators will be disqualified and their results canceled, and the organizer will bear no responsibility for any related compensation or refunds.
10. I agree that all race videos, photos, reports, and result records (including portrait rights) may be published and used in media such as television, newspapers, magazines, the internet, and promotional brochures, and that such rights belong to the organizer.
11. The race uses timing chips for time measurement. After the race, please be sure to return the timing chip to the designated collection box (it must also be returned if you withdraw during the race).
12. The organizer bears no responsibility for delays caused by public transportation or road conditions. Pets (such as dogs), wheelchairs, and strollers are strictly prohibited on the course throughout the race (except for the Leisure Run category のんびり部門).
13. Participants are generally free to choose their attire (including the Kanaguri Shiso costume promoted by the organizer), but may not wear clothing that violates public order and morals, covers the entire body, is insulting or offensive, or is deemed by the organizer to interfere with race safety or operations.
14. Wearing or displaying promotional items such as company names or product trademarks for commercial advertising purposes is prohibited at the event venue (including along the course).
15. If attire does not comply with the regulations, the organizer has the right to require the participant to stop the race.

【Nickname Bib Information】

• By purchasing this add-on, you can have a personalized bib printed with your own name or nickname. Wearing it on race day allows cheering volunteers and local residents along the course to call out your name more warmly and cheer you on enthusiastically!
• You may choose whether to purchase this service during registration and fill in the name to be printed in the traveler information field. If you do not purchase the add-on or do not fill in a nickname, a standard bib will be issued instead (showing only the race number and name).
• Character limit: Full-width characters (Chinese, Japanese): up to 5 characters; half-width characters (English letters, half-width spaces): up to 10 characters.
• Available characters: In principle, any characters that can be entered using a standard computer input method may be used. Please do not use special symbols, emoji, or environment-dependent characters that may cause system garbling.
• Numbers only are prohibited: You may not enter only Arabic numerals (for example, 888), to avoid confusion with the official race number assigned by the event.
• Character conversion and deletion: If the input includes uncommon characters, old-form characters, or some traditional Chinese characters that the system cannot display, the system will automatically replace them with corresponding modern-form or simplified characters; if a character is completely unrecognizable, the system will delete it directly.
• Advertising and inappropriate language are prohibited: Company names, shop names, product brand names, or any text of a commercial advertising nature are strictly prohibited. If the organizer determines that the content is inappropriate (such as violating public order and morals, expressing political positions, or containing offensive language), the organizer has the right to refuse to print the nickname, and the add-on fee will not be refunded.

Finisher Certificate

• Finishers may download an electronic finisher certificate (Web finisher certificate) from the official website after the race. The organizer will not issue paper finisher certificates.

【Race Assembly and Other Information】

All details are subject to the final itinerary information and the organizer's official announcements.