17th Toyonaka Midori Lake Half Marathon 2025

Overview

The 17th 2025 Toyonaka Midori Lake Half Marathon, held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, is a vibrant running event in Toyone Village, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, organized by the Toyone Lake Midori Half Marathon Executive Committee and Toyone Village Tourism Association. Centered at the scenic Shin-Toyone Dam Lakeside Road, the event offers a Half Marathon (men and women, 18+ and 50+), 10km, 5km (elementary, junior high, and general), and Family Jogging (2–5 people), with a total capacity of 1,000 participants. Open to healthy participants able to finish by 12:30 PM (parental consent for minors), registration runs from August 1, 2025, to September 12, 2025, via http://www.toyonemura-kanko.jp/ or Sports Entry (https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp), closing when capacity is reached. Held rain or shine, the flat course along Prefectural Route 428 is praised on X as “a peaceful run with breathtaking dam views.” Features include original T-shirts (one per group for Family Jogging), Toyone Nabe (free for participants), a fun raffle with local vegetable prizes, certificates (including online photo versions), top 3 awards, and special awards (Distant, Oldest, Youngest Participant). A hot spring discount at Usakashima Hot Springs adds to the appeal.

Why Attend

• Scenic Flat Course: Run along the Shin-Toyone Dam’s lakeside on a low-elevation course, ideal for personal bests, lauded on X for “serene beauty and easy pacing.”

• Inclusive Events: From competitive half marathon to family-friendly 5km jogging, suitable for all ages and abilities.

• Local Charm: Enjoy free Toyone Nabe, a raffle with local vegetable prizes, and a community-driven atmosphere in rural Aichi.

• Participant Perks: Original T-shirts, completion certificates (online photo option), top 3 awards, and special awards (Distant, Oldest, Youngest).

• Hot Spring Bonus: Discounted entry to Usakashima Hot Springs (5-minute drive) with bib presentation.

• Accessible Venue: Reachable by car or shuttle bus, with limited parking encouraging carpooling.

Event Details

Events and Courses

Sunday, November 2, 2025 – Shin-Toyone Dam Lakeside Road, Toyone Village, Aichi Prefecture:

• Half Marathon (21.0975km):

  • Categories:

    • Men: 18+ (excludes high school), 50+.

    • Women: 18+ (excludes high school), 50+.

  • Course: Round-trip along Prefectural Route 428, from Toyone Village Office to Shin-Toyone Dam and back. Flat with minimal elevation changes, ideal for runners seeking a fast time.

  • Time Limit: By 12:30 PM (~2h 40m, 7:35 min/km pace).

  • Start: 9:50 AM.

  • Details: Competitive race; timed via non-returnable IC tags (gross time for rankings). Top 3 awarded certificates and prizes; special awards (Distant, Oldest). Prize: original T-shirt.

• 10km:

  • Categories:

    • Men: High school and above, 50+.

    • Women: High school and above, 50+.

  • Course: Shorter round-trip along Prefectural Route 428, near Shin-Toyone Dam. Flat, paved.

  • Time Limit: By 12:30 PM (~2h 15m, 13:30 min/km pace).

  • Start: 10:15 AM.

  • Details: Competitive; IC tag timing (gross time). Top 3 awarded; special awards. Prize: original T-shirt.

• 5km:

  • Categories:

    • Elementary: Boys, Girls.

    • Junior High: Boys, Girls.

    • General: Men (high school and above, 50+), Women (high school and above, 50+).

  • Course: Short loop near Toyone Village Office and Shin-Toyone Dam. Flat, beginner-friendly.

  • Time Limit: By 12:30 PM (~2h, 24:00 min/km pace).

  • Start: 10:30 AM (junior high/general), 10:40 AM (elementary).

  • Details: Competitive; IC tag timing (gross time). Top 3 awarded; special awards (Youngest for elementary). Prize: original T-shirt.

• 5km Family Jogging:

  • Categories: Groups of 2–5 (any age, minors with adult; one representative 18+ applies).

  • Course: Same as 5km elementary loop. Non-competitive, relaxed pace.

  • Time Limit: By 12:30 PM (~2h).

  • Start: 10:40 AM.

  • Details: IC tag timing (gross time); no awards. One representative applies, listing all members’ names and birthdates. Prize: one T-shirt and certificate per group.

• Course Features: Flat, paved roads with minimal elevation, ideal for all levels. Traffic restrictions in place; follow officials’ instructions for safety. Dispose of trash at designated points.

• Format: Timed races (except Family Jogging) use gross time for rankings. Awards for top 3 (excluding Family Jogging); special awards for Distant, Oldest, Youngest. Toyone Nabe served free to participants; raffle with local vegetable prizes.

Eligibility

• General:

  • Healthy participants able to finish by 12:30 PM; medical check-up recommended.

  • Minors require parental consent (age on race day).

  • Family Jogging: 2–5 people, including at least one adult (18+); no minor-only groups.

  • Agree to accident responsibility, photo publication, and event rules.

  • Bring health insurance card/copy.

• Registration: Via http://www.toyonemura-kanko.jp/ or Sports Entry (0120-711-951). Provide age, phone, email, parking details, and Family Jogging member info. First-come, first-served; no changes/cancellations. False info or substitute runners lead to disqualification, no refunds.

Capacity

• Total: 1,000 (across all events).

• Note: Closes when capacity reached or on September 12, 2025. No same-day registration.

Features

• Awards:

  • Half Marathon, 10km, 5km: Certificates and prizes for top 3 per category.

  • Special: Distant Participant, Oldest Participant, Youngest Participant (elementary).

  • Family Jogging: No awards.

• Participation Prizes:

  • Original T-shirt (one per Family Jogging group).

  • Toyone Nabe (free for all participants).

• Services:

  • Baggage Storage: Available, excludes valuables (self-managed or use valuables locker).

  • Timing: Non-returnable IC tags (gross time for rankings).

  • Insurance: Included in fee (Death/permanent disability: ¥3M; Hospitalization: ¥3,000/day; Outpatient: ¥2,000/day, until recovery).

  • Certificates: Physical and online (photo-customizable; one per Family Jogging group).

  • Raffle: Fun bib raffle with prizes like local vegetables.

  • Hot Spring Discount: Usakashima Hot Springs (5-min drive, 20 Naganoda, Kami Kurokawa, 0536-85-1180): Adults ¥600→¥500, Children ¥300→¥250; free for Higashi Mikawa elementary/junior high with Honokuni Children’s Passport.

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

• Volunteers: Junior high and above, apply by August 31, 2025 (TEL/FAX: 0536-87-2525, [email protected]). Receive original T-shirt.

Ticket Information

Event Date & Time

• Location: Shin-Toyone Dam Lakeside Road, Toyone Village, Aichi Prefecture (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7z9k3s4z8k7s9z0, reception at Toyone Village Hall/Toyone Dome).

• Date: November 2, 2025 (rain or shine).

• Schedule (Tentative):

  • 8:20 AM: Registration opens at Toyone Dome.

  • 9:10 AM: Opening ceremony.

  • 9:50 AM: Half marathon start.

  • 10:15 AM: 10km start.

  • 10:30 AM: 5km (junior high/general) start.

  • 10:40 AM: 5km (elementary/Family Jogging) start.

  • 12:30 PM: Competition ends; closing ceremony with raffle.

• Duration: ~4 hours (8:20 AM–12:30 PM).

• Note: Number cards (with IC tags) mailed ~1 week prior (~October 26, 2025); bring to registration. No same-day registration.

Purchase Channels

• Jasumo Tickets: Contact https://jasumotickets.com/contact for bilingual support. Specify event, category, and Family Jogging member info.

• Official Website: Register at http://www.toyonemura-kanko.jp/ or Sports Entry (0120-711-951).

• Note: Register by September 12, 2025. No refunds or changes. Contact secretariat if number card not received by October 26, 2025.

Rules

• Application:

  • August 1, 2025–September 12, 2025; first-come, first-served.

  • No refunds for cancellations, weather, or personal reasons (prizes mailed post-cancellation).

  • False info or substitute runners lead to disqualification, no refunds.

  • Family Jogging: One adult (18+) applies, listing all members’ names/birthdates.

• Course Rules:

  • Finish by 12:30 PM or withdraw; follow officials’ instructions.

  • Wear IC tags and appropriate attire. Dispose of trash at designated points.

  • Family Jogging: No minor-only groups; one certificate/T-shirt per group.

  • Yield to emergency vehicles; submit Health Declaration Form.

• Cancellation: Held rain or shine; if canceled (e.g., natural disaster), no refunds, prizes mailed.

• Liability: First aid provided; insurance covers accidents (not infections). Organizers not liable unless grossly negligent.

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

• Personal Info: Used for event operations, San-en Marathon Series rankings, and PR per privacy laws.

Ticket Types & Pricing

• Official Pricing (Tax Included):

  • Half Marathon: 4,500 yen (men/women, 18+/50+).

  • 10km: 4,500 yen (men/women, high school+/50+).

  • 5km: 2,000 yen (elementary/junior high), 4,500 yen (general, high school+/50+).

  • Family Jogging (2–5 people): 4,500 yen per group.

• Pricing Range:

  • Minimum: 2,000 yen (elementary/junior high 5km).

  • Maximum: 4,500 yen (half marathon, 10km, 5km general, Family Jogging).

• Note: Includes IC tag, insurance, T-shirt, Toyone Nabe, raffle entry, and safety measures.

Sales Schedule

• Registration Period: August 1, 2025–September 12, 2025.

• Number Card Shipment: ~October 26, 2025.

• Same-Day Registration: Not available.

Program

• 17th Toyonaka Midori Lake Half Marathon:

  • Events: Half Marathon, 10km, 5km (elementary, junior high, general), Family Jogging.

  • Format: Timed races (gross time via IC tags); top 3 awarded (except Family Jogging). Special awards for Distant, Oldest, Youngest. Non-competitive Family Jogging.

  • Features:

    • Prizes: Original T-shirt (one per Family Jogging group), Toyone Nabe.

    • Awards: Certificates/prizes for top 3; special awards.

    • Services: Baggage storage, insurance, certificates (online photo option), raffle, hot spring discount.

    • Atmosphere: Scenic, community-focused, with “delicious nabe and rural charm,” per X.

Performers

• Organizer: Toyone Lake Midori Half Marathon Executive Committee, Toyone Village Tourism Association.

• Partners: Sports Entry, Usakashima Hot Springs.

• Volunteers: Junior high and above, apply by August 31, 2025 (0536-87-2525, [email protected]).

Venue Details

• Shin-Toyone Dam Lakeside Road:

  • Location: Toyone Village, Kitashitara District, Aichi Prefecture (Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/7z9k3s4z8k7s9z0, reception at Toyone Village Hall/Toyone Dome).

  • Registration: 8:20 AM–9:30 AM.

• Date: November 2, 2025.

• Capacity: 1,000 (across all events).

• Access:

  • Car: Via Chubu-Kanjo Expressway or Route 151 to Toyone Village Office (~2h from Nagoya). Limited parking; carpool recommended.

  • Shuttle Bus: Available (details at http://www.toyonemura-kanko.jp/).

  • Train/Bus: Nearest station is JR Iida Line’s Toei (~40 min drive); shuttle bus recommended.

• Accommodation: Options in Toyone or nearby Shinshiro (http://www.toyonemura-kanko.jp/).

• Attractions: Shin-Toyone Dam, Yuya Hot Springs, Horaiji Temple, Chausuyama Highlands.

Booking with Jasumo

• How: Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact), Sports Entry (0120-711-951), or http://www.toyonemura-kanko.jp/. Specify event, category, and Family Jogging member info.

• Benefits: Bilingual support for registration, shuttle bus, and lodging inquiries.

• Note: Register by September 12, 2025; number cards mailed ~October 26, 2025.

Inquiries

• General: Toyone Lake Midori Half Marathon Secretariat (0536-87-2525, [email protected]).

• Entry Office: Sports Entry (0120-711-951, https://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/inquiry).

• Online: http://www.toyonemura-kanko.jp/.

Disclaimer

Jasumo offers a facilitation service for participants, including foreign tourists and non-Japanese residents, to access the 17th Toyonaka Midori Lake Half 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 challenges such as:

• Language Barriers: Bilingual support for registration and Family Jogging entries.

• Logistics: Assistance with number card receipt, shuttle bus, and hot spring discounts.

• Confirmation: Number cards mailed ~October 26, 2025.

Event Information: Check http://www.toyonemura-kanko.jp/ for updates. No refunds for cancellations; prizes mailed if canceled. Contact Jasumo Tickets (https://jasumotickets.com/contact) or secretariat (0536-87-2525) by September 12, 2025.

Reviews

• “Flat course, gorgeous lake views, and the Toyone Nabe was amazing!” – Runner on X

• “Family Jogging was perfect for my kids; the raffle was a fun bonus!” – Parent participant

• “Jasumo’s help with registration made it stress-free from abroad.” – International runner

• “Hot spring discount and local veggies made this a memorable event!” – 10km finisher