〜 Enjoy the feeling of being an athlete ! 〜
◆ Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
◆ Venue: Nissan Field Kozukue, Outer Circle, Shin-Yokohama Park
(3300 Kozukue-cho, Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 222-0036)
◆ Meeting Point: In front of the Rest House, Central Plaza, Shin-Yokohama Park
◆ Course: 5km (1.25km x 4 laps)）
◆ Race Division:
Competition Division 5km (Age Category)
Open Division 5km *No ranking or age categories, only time measurement
◆ Race Rules: Please refer to the rules for details on proper Nordic walking technique and pole length.
◆ Program
11:00 AM Registration (Shin-Yokohama Park Central Plaza, in front of Rest House)
11:30 AM Opening Ceremony
12:00 PM 5km Open Division Start (30-second intervals)
5km Race Division Start
Starts in age categories: W70, M70, W65, M65, etc.
2:30 PM Closing Ceremony & Awards Ceremony
3:00 PM End of Event
◆ Eligibility: Participants must be in good health for all divisions.
◆ Participation Fee: 5km Race Division: ¥5,300 | Open Division: ¥4,300
*An additional ¥550 fee applies for rental poles. *Insurance coverage includes ¥2,000 per day for outpatient visits, ¥3,000 per day for hospitalization, and ¥5,000,000 for death and permanent disability. If you are unsure about the coverage, please purchase personal insurance.
◆ Starting Method: Open Race Division: Interval Start (30-second intervals)
◆ Age Categories
| For Men | For Women | Age | Year of birth |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Junior | W Junior | 18 - 19 | 2006 - 2007 |
| M Senior | W Senior | 20 - 34 | 1991 -2005 |
| M35 | W35 | 35 - 39 | 1986 - 1990 |
| M40 | W40 | 40 - 44 | 1981 - 1985 |
| M45 | W45 | 45 - 49 | 1976 - 1980 |
| M50 | W50 | 50 - 54 | 1971 - 1975 |
| M55 | W55 | 55 - 59 | 1966 - 1970 |
| M60 | W60 | 60 - 64 | 1961 - 1965 |
| M65 | W65 | 65 - 69 | 1956 - 1960 |
| M70 | W70 | 70 + | < 1955 |
※Even if you were born on December 31, 1980 and are 44 years old, you would be placed in the M45 category.
◆Registration Fill out the required information and apply by email. Download Registration sheet here..
Email: office@nordicwalking.jp
If you are a high school student or younger and wish to participate, please contact the race secretariat by email. A pledge form signed by a parent or guardian is required. <Pledge Form Link>
◆ Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 2, 2025
◆ Japan Cup 2025 T-Shirts
Japan Cup 2025 T-shirts are available exclusively to participants. Please pre-order your T-shirt at the time of registration. Due to limited stock, sales will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We reserve the right to decline your request if the T-shirt is sold out.
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◆ Access Information
15-minute walk from Shin-Yokohama Station (JR Tokaido Shinkansen, JR Yokohama Line, Yokohama Municipal Subway Line,
7-minute walk from Kozukue Station (JR Yokohama Line)
For more information, please visit the website below.
https://www.nissan-stadium.jp/
◆ Organizers/Co-organizers:
Japan Race NW Committee, Nordic Walking Club YOKOHAMA (Noruyoko)
(Event Headquarters) KOKUTO iiyama Home, 3020 Iiyama, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture | Email: office@nordicwalking.jp
(Telephone Inquiries) TEL: +358-80-7796-0264, +358-80-3415-8323 (Noruyoko)
◆後援 Sponsored by: Sports, Culture and Dynamic City Development Bureau
◆協力 Shin-Yokohama Park (Nissan Stadium) Designated Manager Representative Organization: Yokohama Sports Association, Japan Nordic Fitness Association (JNFA)
◆協賛 Kokuto Co., Ltd., Caravan Co., Ltd., Sukoyaka Takada Central Hospital, Futoshi Ebara
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