Kobe City: Rokko City Marathon Runner Support Event Top

Press Release (August 4, 2023)
Sports Promotion Division, Kobe Sports Association

Overview

Although the Rokko City Marathon has been suspended this year, a running class will be held at Oji Stadium for third to sixth graders as a runner support event. Top athletes Yurika Nakamura and Haruko Okamoto will be the instructors.

Event Outline

Date: Sunday, September 24, 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (tentative) *Slight rain may occur
Location: Kobe Municipal Oji Stadium
Target: 3rd to 6th graders
Capacity: 100 people *Selection by lottery if there are too many applicants
Fee: ¥1,000 (collected on the day)

Cooperation

ASICS Sports Facilities Corporation

Application Method

August

Friday, August 4 – Sunday, September 10, 2012 Apply through the Kobe Sports Association website

. There will be time for questions to the instructor.

Introduction of the lecturer

Yurika Nakamura profile
2008: Participated in the women’s marathon at the Beijing Olympics
2009: 7th place in the women’s 10,000m at the World Championships in Berlin
Personal best: 2 hours 25 min 51 sec for marathon
Currently working as a coach for “NOBY T&F CLUB”
Haruko Okamoto profile
2001 2001: Japan Championships 5,000m and 10,000m double champion
2001: Edmonton World Athletics Championships 5,000m competitor 10,000m 9th
2002: Osaka International Women’s Marathon 3rd 2:27:01
Personal Best: Marathon 2:27:01
Japan Sports Association Certified Track & Field Coach1
International License

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

Reference

The Rokko City Marathon began in 1990, soon after the opening of Rokko Island, and is held every winter. However, in consideration of the operational issues, the decision has been made to suspend the event. For

inquiries,

please contact

Kobe Sports Association
TEL: 078-261-3620 (weekdays 9:00-17:00

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