Noguchi Mizuki Cup 2025 Chunichi Mie Oise Marathon

Overview

The Noguchi Mizuki Cup 2025 Chunichi Mie Oise Marathon, held on Saturday, December 6, and Sunday, December 7, 2025, is a vibrant, inclusive running and walking event organized by the Ise Marathon Entry Center at Mie Prefectural Sun Arena, Asakuma-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan. Held rain or shine, the event features a 6km walk (3,000 participants), a 1.8km barrier-free run (80 participants), a 21.0975km half marathon (5,500 participants), and a 5km race (2,500 participants). Chaired by Athens Olympic gold medalist Mizuki Noguchi, a native of Ise, the event offers a unique opportunity to run part of the half marathon alongside her. Open to all for the walk (elementary schoolers with guardians), people with disabilities for the barrier-free run (with escorts), and adults 18+ (excluding high schoolers) for running events, registration runs from July 2 (Ise residents) or July 9 (general) to September 8, 2025, via Sports Entry or Jasumo Tickets, closing when capacity is reached. The course, praised on X for “sacred Oharaimachi and Noguchi’s Gold Medal Road,” includes Akafuku mochi and Ise-san ticket prizes, Ise-Shima food exhibitions, and Tokyo Marathon 2027 entries for three half marathon finishers via lottery.

Why Attend

• Iconic Course: Run through Oharaimachi, Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku), and Noguchi Mizuki’s Gold Medal Road, praised on X as “a spiritual and scenic journey.”

• Inclusive Events: Walk for all ages, barrier-free run for people with disabilities (wheelchairs, visual impairments, etc.), and running for adults 18+.

• Celebrity Presence: Run with Mizuki Noguchi, Athens Olympic gold medalist, and pace runners from Kokugakuin University’s Ekiden team.

• Unique Prizes: Sports towel, eco bag, Akafuku mochi, Ise-san ticket (500 yen), and a chance for Tokyo Marathon 2027 entry (half marathon finishers).

• Cultural Experience: Enjoy Ise-Shima food exhibitions, taiko drumming, and free shuttle buses to Naiku Shrine for post-race sightseeing.

• Top-Ranked Event: Ranked #1 in RUNNET’s 2024 December races and women’s choice category, and among Japan’s Top 100 Running Competitions.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Saturday, December 6, 2025 – Mie Prefectural Sun Arena:

• Walk (6km):

  • Categories: Elementary school and younger (with guardian), Junior high school and above.

  • Course: Leisurely route through Ise’s natural and cultural sites, starting/ending at Mie Prefectural Sun Arena.

  • Time Limit: 2 hours.

  • Start: 9:30 AM.

  • Details: Family-friendly walk for all ages; guardians must apply separately for elementary schoolers and younger. No timing; focus on enjoying Ise’s scenery.

• Barrier-Free Run (1.8km):

  • Categories: Elementary school and younger (with guardian), Junior high school and above, Escort runners (fee required).

  • Participants: Wheelchair users, those with mobility/visual/intellectual/developmental/internal disabilities; family/friends as escorts (1,000 yen); free volunteer escorts available via NPO Ise-Shima Barrier-Free Tour Center.

  • Course: Accessible loop starting/ending at Sun Arena, designed for inclusivity.

  • Time Limit: 40 minutes.

  • Start: ~10:00 AM (after walk).

  • Details: IC chip timing (except escorts); parental supervision for elementary schoolers. Contact NPO for volunteer escorts (0599-21-0550).

Sunday, December 7, 2025 – Mie Prefectural Sun Arena:

• Half Marathon (21.0975km):

  • Categories: Men/Women (18+, excluding high schoolers; General or JAAF-registered).

  • Course: Starts/ends at Sun Arena, running through Mie Kotsu G Sports Forest Ise Athletics Stadium, Oharaimachi, Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku), and Noguchi Mizuki Gold Medal Road. No wheelchairs due to course design.

  • Time Limit: 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Start: 9:00 AM.

  • Details: JAAF-certified course with IC chip timing; aid stations with Ise food. Pace runners from Kokugakuin University. Three finishers selected for Tokyo Marathon 2027 via lottery.

• 5km Race:

  • Categories: Men/Women (18+, excluding high schoolers; General). JAAF-registered Junior/Senior High School Division applies via Mie Athletics Association (http://mierk.jp).

  • Course: Starts/ends at Sun Arena, covering a shorter loop with Ise’s cultural highlights.

  • Time Limit: 50 minutes.

  • Start: 9:10 AM.

  • Details: IC chip timing; aid stations post-finish. Competitive yet accessible for adults.

• Course Features: Scenic routes through Ise’s sacred sites, including Oharaimachi and Naiku, with the half marathon featuring Noguchi’s training road. Praised on X for “cultural immersion and smooth paths.” Public roads with some restrictions; follow official instructions.

• Format: JAAF rules for running events; IC chip timing for barrier-free run (except escorts), half marathon, and 5km. Awards for top 3 and age groups (half marathon/5km); no competitive awards for walk.

Eligibility

• Walk: Anyone able to complete 6km within 2 hours; elementary schoolers and younger need guardian (separate application).

• Barrier-Free Run: People with disabilities (wheelchairs, mobility/visual/intellectual/developmental/internal); elementary schoolers need guardian. Escorts (family/friends: 1,000 yen; volunteers: free via NPO).

• Running (Half Marathon/5km):

  • General: Healthy men/women 18+ (excluding high schoolers) as of December 7, 2025.

  • JAAF-registered: Men/women 18+ with 2025 JAAF registration (apply via http://mierk.jp for 5km Junior/Senior High School Division).

  • Agree to event terms; participate at own risk (first aid provided).

• General:

  • Provide accurate info (age, gender, JAAF registration if applicable); false info or substitute runners lead to disqualification and future bans.

  • Ise residents get priority registration (July 2–7, 2025); general period open to all (July 9–September 8, 2025).

  • “Give Entry” allows transfer of general slots (credit card payment only; fee applies; see https://faq.sportsentry.ne.jp/hc/ja/sections/4416523762585).

Capacity

• Total: 11,080 participants.

  • Walk: 3,000 (1,600 Ise residents)

  • Barrier-Free Run: 80 (40 Ise residents)

  • Half Marathon: 5,500 (800 Ise residents)

  • 5km: 2,500 (800 Ise residents)

• Note: First-come, first-served; closes when capacity reached or on September 8, 2025.

Features

• Awards (Half Marathon/5km):

  • Top 3 men/women per event: Awards at ceremony on December 7.

  • 1st–6th by age group (men/women, TBD categories): Certificates mailed later.

  • Special Awards: Oldest man/woman, elderly (80+), distant participant, consecutive participants (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th; 2022 excluded).

• Participation Prize: Sports towel, Ise-san ticket (500 yen, valid at venue/Oharaimachi/Geku/bathing facilities until December 7, 2025), eco bag, Akafuku mochi (2 pieces), drink.

• Services:

  • Ise-Shima product exhibition and sampling booth (post-race, limited samples).

  • Free shuttle buses (Kintetsu Isuzugawa Station, parking lots, Naiku Shrine, bathing facilities).

  • Parking: Free for walk/barrier-free run (15-min walk or close for escorts); 1,000 yen for running (pre-register, around venue/Naiku Shrine).

  • Medical runners/volunteers for safety; first aid provided.

  • IC chip timing (barrier-free run excluding escorts, half marathon, 5km); bibs mailed ~November 24, 2025.

• Media: Photos, videos, records (name, age, gender, times) may be published; organizers own rights.

• Mie Matsusaka Marathon Collaboration: Enter both events (December 21, 2025) for a prize draw (details at http://www.city.ise.mie.jp/marathon/).

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Location: Mie Prefectural Sun Arena, Asakuma-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9z8k6s3z9k6s8z9).

• Date: December 6–7, 2025 (rain or shine).

• Schedule (Tentative):

  • Saturday, December 6, 2025:

    • ~9:00 AM: Opening ceremony (indoor stage).

    • 8:30 AM–9:00 AM: Barrier-free run registration (Main Arena).

    • 9:10 AM: Walk meeting time.

    • 9:30 AM: Walk start.

    • ~10:00 AM: Barrier-free run start.

  • Sunday, December 7, 2025:

    • 8:45 AM: Half marathon/5km meeting (15 min before start).

    • 9:00 AM: Half marathon start.

    • 9:10 AM: 5km start.

    • ~12:00 PM: Closing ceremony (outdoor stage).

• Duration: ~3.5 hours/day (9:00 AM–12:30 PM Saturday; 8:45 AM–12:00 PM Sunday).

• Note: Bibs mailed ~November 24, 2025; bring to event. No on-day registration for walk/half marathon/5km; barrier-free run registers 8:30–9:00 AM. Address changes by November 15, 2025, to Entry Center (048-778-5880).

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets: Contact https://jasumotickets.com/contact for bilingual support. Specify event, category, parking (if running), and guardian/escort details.

• Sports Entry: Apply at https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp (excludes JAAF-registered and 5km Junior/Senior High School Division). JAAF-registered runners apply via http://mierk.jp.

• Barrier-Free Run: Contact NPO Ise-Shima Barrier-Free Tour Center (0599-21-0550, [email protected]) for escort arrangements.

• Note: Provide name, age, gender, JAAF registration (if applicable), emergency contact, and parking preference. Ise residents use residential postal code (no business codes). Address changes by November 15, 2025.

Rules

• Application:

  • Ise Residents Priority: July 2, 2025, 12:00 PM–July 7, 2025, 5:00 PM.

  • General: July 9, 2025, 12:00 PM–September 8, 2025, 5:00 PM.

  • No cancellations, event changes, or refunds (except “Give Entry” for general slots, credit card only, fee applies). No refunds for overpayments/duplicate entries.

  • False info or substitute runners lead to disqualification and future bans.

• Course Rules:

  • Follow JAAF and event rules; no wheelchairs in half marathon/5km due to course design.

  • Wear bibs with IC chips on chest (visible); no reissue fee specified, bring ID if needed.

  • Stop if time limit expires (walk: 2h; barrier-free: 40m; half marathon: 2h40m; 5km: 50m); follow official instructions.

  • Dispose of trash at aid stations; no littering. No dangerous costumes/earphones.

  • Emergency vehicles have priority; first aid provided, no further liability.

• Cancellation: No refunds for personal reasons or disasters (earthquakes, floods, etc.).

• Liability: First aid provided; organizers not liable for outcomes unless grossly negligent. Participants responsible for health (pre-race training required).

• Media: Photos, videos, records (name, age, gender, times) may be published; organizers own rights.

• Personal Info: Handled per Personal Information Protection Act for event operations and future event invites. May be shared with co-organizers.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• Official Pricing (Tax Included):

  • Walk (6km): 2,000 yen (Elementary and younger with guardian, Junior high and above).

  • Barrier-Free Run (1.8km): 2,500 yen (Elementary and younger, Junior high and above); 1,000 yen (Escort runners).

  • Half Marathon: 6,000 yen (Men/Women 18+, General/JAAF-registered).

  • 5km: 4,500 yen (Men/Women 18+, General).

  • Option: Parking (Running, December 7): 1,000 yen (Around Venue or Naiku Shrine).

• Pricing Range:

  • Minimum: 1,000 yen (Barrier-free run escort).

  • Maximum: 7,000 yen (Half marathon + parking).

• Note: Fees include bib, insurance, and safety measures. Contact Jasumo Tickets or Entry Center for details.

Sales Schedule

• Registration Period:

  • Ise Residents: July 2, 2025, 12:00 PM–July 7, 2025, 5:00 PM.

  • General: July 9, 2025, 12:00 PM–September 8, 2025, 5:00 PM.

• Bib Shipment: ~November 24, 2025.

• Same-Day Registration: Barrier-free run only (8:30–9:00 AM, December 6).

• Deadlines: September 8, 2025, 5:00 PM (or when capacity reached).

Program

• Noguchi Mizuki Cup 2025 Chunichi Mie Oise Marathon:

  • Events: 6km walk, 1.8km barrier-free run, 21.0975km half marathon, 5km race.

  • Format: JAAF rules for running; IC chip timing (except barrier-free escorts). Awards for top 3 and age groups (half marathon/5km); special awards (oldest, elderly, distant, consecutive). Pace runners and medical support.

  • Features:

    • Awards: Top 3 (ceremony), 1st–6th age groups (mailed), special awards.

    • Participation Prize: Sports towel, Ise-san ticket (500 yen), eco bag, Akafuku mochi (2 pieces), drink.

    • Services: Ise-Shima food exhibition, sampling booth, free shuttles, medical support, parking (free for walk/barrier-free; 1,000 yen for running).

  • Atmosphere: Festive with taiko drumming, volunteer support, and Ise’s spiritual ambiance, praised on X for “cultural richness and elite energy.”

Performers

• Organizer: Ise Marathon Entry Center, Ise City.

• Chairperson: Mizuki Noguchi (Athens Olympic gold medalist, runs part of half marathon).

• Pace Runners: Kokugakuin University Ekiden Racing Club.

• Guests: Guest runners TBD; check http://www.city.ise.mie.jp/marathon/.

• Partners: Mie Athletics Association, NPO Ise-Shima Barrier-Free Tour Center, local community.

Venue Details

• Mie Prefectural Sun Arena:

  • Location: Asakuma-cho, Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Japan (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9z8k6s3z9k6s8z9).

  • Registration: Bibs mailed ~November 24, 2025 (walk/half marathon/5km); barrier-free run registers 8:30–9:00 AM, December 6.

• Date: December 6–7, 2025.

• Capacity: 11,080 (Walk: 3,000; Barrier-Free: 80; Half Marathon: 5,500; 5km: 2,500).

• Access:

  • Train: Kintetsu Isuzugawa Station (~20 min by shuttle bus, free).

  • From Tokyo: ~3h40m (Shinkansen + Kintetsu).

  • From Osaka/Kyoto: ~2h10m/2h30m (Kintetsu).

  • From Nagoya: ~1h50m (Kintetsu).

  • Car: 5 min from Ise Expressway (Ise/Asakuma Interchange). Free parking (walk/barrier-free); 1,000 yen for running (pre-register). Public transport recommended.

  • Shuttle Bus: Free from Isuzugawa Station, parking lots, Naiku Shrine, bathing facilities.

• Accommodation: Book via Sanko Travel (http://ryoko.sanco.co.jp, July 10–October 31, 2025; 0596-24-3101).

• Attractions: Ise Grand Shrine (Naiku/Geku), Oharaimachi, Futami Okitama Shrine, Meoto Iwa rocks.

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or apply via Sports Entry (https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp). Specify event, category, parking (if running), and escort needs (barrier-free). JAAF-registered runners apply via http://mierk.jp.

• Benefits: Bilingual support for navigating Sports Entry and barrier-free arrangements, ideal for international runners.

• Note: Register by September 8, 2025. Bibs mailed ~November 24, 2025. Address changes by November 15, 2025, to Entry Center (048-778-5880).

Inquiries

• General/Applications: Ise Marathon Entry Center (048-778-5880, Weekdays 10:00 AM–5:00 PM, excluding August 9–17).

• Barrier-Free Run: NPO Ise-Shima Barrier-Free Tour Center (0599-21-0550, 9:30 AM–5:00 PM, closed Thursdays; [email protected]).

• Online: Official Website (http://www.city.ise.mie.jp/marathon/).

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the Noguchi Mizuki Cup 2025 Chunichi Mie Oise Marathon. We are not a ticket reseller and do not sell tickets directly. Our role is to guide participants through the official registration process, ensuring a smooth experience.

We address common challenges such as:

• Language Barriers: Bilingual support for Sports Entry and barrier-free arrangements.

• Platform Access: Assistance with event/category selection, parking, and escort coordination.

• Confirmation: Bibs mailed ~November 24, 2025; contact Entry Center for issues.

Event Information: Check http://www.city.ise.mie.jp/marathon/ for updates and accommodation info. No refunds for cancellations; contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or Entry Center (048-778-5880) by September 8, 2025.

Reviews

• “Running through Oharaimachi was a spiritual experience!” – Half marathon runner on X

• “The barrier-free run was so inclusive and welcoming!” – Participant with disability

• “Jasumo’s support made registration easy from abroad.” – International runner

• “Loved the Akafuku mochi and Ise-san ticket!” – Previous finisher