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**THE 2012 RACE APPLICATION PERIOD IS EXPECTED TO OPEN ON MARCH 22, 2012**

PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH THE WEBSITE TO DOWNLOAD THE RACE APPLICATION. THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS DESK ONLY HAS A LIMITED AMOUNT OF RACE SLOTS AND WILL FILL THEM IN THE ORDER THEY ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE ONLY SUPPOSED TO SERVICE RACERS TRAVELING FROM ABROAD. IF YOU ARE A FOREIGNER LIVING IN JAPAN, PLEASE REGISTER THROUGH THE JAPANESE "RUNNET" WEBSITE. IT TYPICALLY FILLS IN ONE DAY. http://runnet.jp/

The race is tentatively planned for FRIDAY - JULY 27, 2012

Please contact Mr. Robin Lawrentz at the Fujiyoshida City Hall for further inquiry:

iadfuji@city.fujiyoshida.lg.jp

(+81) 555-24-1236

Before applying, please know that race experience is required to compete in the Summit Course event. For foreigner runners, traveling from abroad, the strict qualifications applied to Japanese competitors are waived and instead considered on a case-by-case basis. As a general rule, finishing times are typically about 45 minutes slower than a full marathon time. For the summit course, time limits are strictly enforced. Runners' times will not be recorded unless they can finish the race by 11:30am (regardless of chip-time). Additionally, runners will be forced to retire if they do not reach the 5th and 8th Station check-points by certain clock times. Even with the entry qualifications, about half of the participants cannot keep pace with the cut-off times. The same times apply to both male and female competitors.

If you are forced to retire the race, you can still climb to the summit. But, you will be asked to hand in your race number and running chip. Also, you will be responsible for finding transportation back down to the base if you miss the last of the race buses. The cost for a one-way bus ticket to is 1500yen and you'll have to walk from the closest bus station.

 

 

 
   

 

 

The Fuji Mountain Race is the most difficult climbing race in Japan! It is an event with two races, both of which begin at Fujiyoshida City Hall. The first is a 21km course to the summit of Mt. Fuji and the second is a 15km course to the 5th Station. In 2012, the 65th Annual Fuji Mountain Race will take place on, Friday, July 27th.

Race Specifications
● Locaton: Fujiyoshida City
● Date: July 27, 2012
● Summit Competition: 21 kilometer race (elevation gain of 3,000 meters) along the Yoshida Trail from Fujiyoshida City Hall to the summit of Mt. Fuji.
● 5th Station Competition: 15 kilometer race (elevation gain of 1,480 meters) from Fujiyoshida City Hall to the 5th Station.

Qualifications
● Number of Participants: 3,776 (total for both races). Applications are accepted in order of receipt. 2500 (Summit) 1276 (5th Station)
● Summit Competition: Participants in the Summit Race must have relevant race experience and be older than 18 years old as of April 1st of the race year.
● Fifth Station Competition: Participants must be healthy and over 18 years of age as of April 1st of the race year.

 

Application Information
● Applications: Fax, mail, or email. Please write legibly!
● Deadline: The 2011 Deadline is MARCH 28TH (for overseas applications). Applications are capped at a determined participant count. Submitting an application does not ensure registration.
● 2011 Entry Fee: 10,000yen for the Summit Race and 8,000yen for 5th Station race. This non-refundable fee covers insurance as well as transportation costs (via bus) from the 5th Station back to Fujiyoshida City Hall at the end of the race. A simple box lunch is also provided.
● Fax: If you wish to fax your application to us, it is very important that you send an e-mail to the Fujiyoshida City Hall (written on form) in order for us to contact you if there are any problems.
● Accommodation: When runners send in their race application they can request the City of Fujiyoshida to assist in making hotel reservations.

 
 

Contact (in English) to Mr. Robin Lawrentz
● Fujiyoshida City Hall International Affairs Desk
1842 Shimoyoshida
Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi
403-8601 Japan
Phone: +81 555 24 1236 (from outside Japan)
0555 24 1236 (within Japan)
● FAX Your Application to:
● +81 555 22 6552 (from outside Japan)
0555 22 6552 (within Japan)
● Email: iadfuji@city.fujiyoshida.lg.jp

Websites of personal accounts:

Chris Pavey's Account of the 2011 Race

Mt. Fuji Race, official Japanese Race Site (English Tab)

Randy Lindsey's race experience and photos- http://www.lindseyfam.net/fujisan/

Mark Werner 2004 Champion http://www.runningtimes.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=4362

**Mount Fuji Live Webcam**