News! Race categories have been rearranged and subdivided.
Race categories have been rearranged and subdivide as the number of participants has been increasing.Previous "Citizens' Road Race 50km" and "Senior Road Race 50km" have been rearranged for 2011 event.
Under the uniform name of "Citizens' 50km Road Race for Men," this category has been subdivided into new four categories:
- Citizen 50km Road Race for Men Under 29 (16-29 y/o)
- Citizen 50km Road Race for Men in 30s (30-39 y/o)
- Citizen 50km Road Race for Men in 40s (40-49 y/o)
- Citizen 50km Road Race for Men Over 50 (50 y/o or older)
As those new categories have been established, we will have a new champion in each of those categories.
Citizen Road Race 210km
One of the "ultimate" races that serious amature riders in Japan aspire after. Top-notch citizen road-racers gather together in the northern Okinawa; this much demanding competition develops in the nature-rich Yanbau region over the course extending as long as 210km.
To view the course map with time stations, click here.
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 450 participants |
| Eligibility | Age between 19-59 with road race experience |
| Entry Fee | 16,000 yen for non-JCA members, 15,000 yen for JCA members |
Citizen Road Race 140km
Like 210km Citizens' Road Race, this category also features two hill climbs. Each racer's physical strength and race experience will be tested in this shorter yet nontheless tough, full-scale course.
To view the course map with time stations, click here.
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 400 particpants |
| Eligibility | 16 y/o or older with road race experience |
| Entry Fee | 15,000 yen for non-JCA members, 14,000 yen for JCA members |
Citizen Road Race 100km
Okinawa Island's northernmost point, Hedo, was designated in 2007 as the start line for this 100km race. This middle-distance course attracts cyclists with willful mind for boosting their power and skill, developing fast-pace competition from the early stage of the race.
To view the course map with time stations, click here.
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 400 participants |
| Eligibility | 16 y/o or older |
| Entry Fee | 14,000 yen for non-JCA members, 13,000 yen for JCA members |
Citizen Road Race 40km
As the riders start at Taira (Higashi Village), they experience this 40km category as tougher than 50km becuase of its series of ups and downs, making it an ideal race for those who want to upgrade their racing skill after exerienceing 50km courses.
To view the course map with time stations, click here.
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 150 participants |
| Eligibility | 16 y/o or older (Keirin riders are not eligible to enter.) |
| Entry Fee | 9,000 yen for non-JCA members, 8,000 yen for JCA members |
Citizen Road Race 50km
Participants of this category will enjoy riding along a rather flat road in the first half of the course; The beautiful coasts of Northern Okinawa will delight the eyes of experienced and novice riders alike.Those are the four new 50km race categories rearranged and subdivided from the previous 50km road races.
To view the course map with time stations, click here.
50km Road Race Under 29
A new 50km road race category for riders under 29 years old or younger.
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 200 participants |
| Eligibility | Age between 16 to 29 y/o (Keirin riders are not eligible to enter.) |
| Entry Fee | 11,000 yen for non-JCA members, 10,000 yen for JCA members |
50km Road Race for 30s
A new 50km road race category for riders in 30s
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 350 participants |
| Eligibility | Age between 30-39 (Keirin riders are not eligible to enter.) |
| Entry Fee | 11,000 yen for non-JCA members, 10,000 yen for JCA members |
50km Road Race for 40s
A new 50km road race category for riders in 40s
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 350 participants |
| Eligibility | Age between 40-49 (Keirin riders are not eligible to enter.) |
| Entry Fee | 11,000 yen for non-JCA members, 10,000 yen for JCA members |
50km Road Race for 50s or Over
A new 50km road race category for riders for 50 y/o or over
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 200 participants |
| Eligibility | 50 y/o or older (Keirin riders are not eligible to enter.) |
| Entry Fee | 11,000 yen for non-JCA members, 10,000 yen for JCA members |
Citizen Road Race 50km for Women
With a purpose to facilitate the spread of road races among women, this category features the same distance as the men's 50km categories. We have been observing the number of femal participants increase every year.
To view the course map with time stations, click here.
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 150 participants |
| Eligibility | 13 y/o or older |
| Entry Fee | 10,000 yen for non-JCA members, 9,000 yen for JCA members (3,000 yen for participants of 15 y/o or younger) |
Male Junior High-School Students 50km
One of the few bicycle road races for junior high school students in Japan. The young hopefuls come from all over Japan to compete for the race. Many adult riders who actively participate in international road races in and outside the country today once were the participants of this category.
To view the course map with time stations, click here.
| Date | November 13th (Sun.) |
| Maximum | 30 Participants |
| Eligibility | Age between 13-15 |
| Entry Fee | 3,000 yen |
School Kids' Road Race 10km
Criterium in Nago City's down town for 5th & 6th grade kids (male/female). The children's heated competition attracts cheers from spectators along the course.
| Date | November 12th (Sat.) |
| Maximum | 30 participants |
| Eligibility | 5th & 6th grade elementary school students |
| Entry Fee | 1,000 yen |
210km/140km/100km/40km Course Map
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50km Course Map
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