English
<Event Name>
3rd Haruna-san Hill Climb in Takasaki
<Event Policy>
By organizing this nationwide cycling event the people of Takasaki in Gunma prefecture and local volunteer staff welcome you with their OMOTENASHI (hospitality) and would like all riders to enjoy the fun and sport of the challenging course and beautiful landscape in the splendor of nature.
<Events>
Hill Climb Race / Time Trial Race
<Date>
-Hill Climb Race: Sunday 17th May 2015
*Race Check-in: Saturday 16th May 10:00-18:00 at Haruna Gymnasium
Address: 455-1 Kamisatomimachi,Takasaki City,Gunma 370-3345
-Time Trial Race: Saturday 16th May 2015
*Race Check-in: Saturday 16th May 11:00-13:00 at Lake Haruna Tamokuteki Hiroba (multipurpose athletic ground)
Address: 845 Harunakomachi,Takasaki City, Gunma 370-3348
<Organizer>
Haruna-san Hill Climb in Takasaki Executive Committee
<Co-Organizer>
Takasaki City / Takasaki City Board of Education
<Entry Application Period>
From 13:00 24th January 2015.
-In the event of the number of entries exceeding the maximum number of slots available, the slots will be allocated on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
<Car Parking>
Parking available for 5,000 cars.
<Time Trial Race Details>
-Course: starts from Lake Haruna Tamokuteki Ground (multipurpose athletic ground) --> Haruna Agatsumaso --> Half Turn at Lake Haruna Onsen "YUSUGE" --> Haruna Agatsumaso --> finishes at Lake Haruna Tamokuteki Ground (multipurpose athletic ground)
-Distance: 6.8km
-Eligibility: Ability to complete Lake Haruna Course in 60 minutes for Male Riders and 80 minutes for Female Riders
<Hill Climb Race Details>
-Course:
1)Lake Haruna Course
Omori Jinja --> Aramachi/Shimo Muroda Line --> Annaka/Lake Haruna Line --> Shibukawa/Matsuida Line --> Lake Haruna Tamokuteki Ground (multipurpose athletic ground)
2)Haruna Jinja Course
Omori Jinja --> Aramachi/Shimo Muroda Line --> Annaka/Lake Haruna Line --> Shibukawa/Matsuida Line -->Haruna Jinja
3)Beginners Course
Omori Jinja --> Aramachi/Shimo Muroda Line --> Annaka/Lake Haruna Line --> Takasaki KG Country Club Entrance
[Course Map] <Distance>
1)Lake Haruna Course : Total distance = 16.1km
(Actual race distance = 14.7km/Average gradient = 6.0%）
2)Haruna Jinja Course : Total distance = 11.6km
(Actual race distance = 11.4km/Average gradient = 5.21%）
3)Beginners Course : Total distance = 6.7km
(Actual race distance = 6.5km/Average gradient = 4.64%）
<Eligibility>
1)Lake Haruna Course : Healthy male/female riders age 14 or over on the race day
2)Haruna Jinja Course : Healthy male/female riders age 14 or over on the race day
3)Beginners Course : Healthy male/female riders age 10 or over on the race day
(Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult guardian)
*Important notice: Participants aged 19 or under must submit to the event organizers a written approval from an adult guardian with permission to participate in the event.
<Event Categories / Participation Quotas / Entry Fees /Eligibility by Age>
（*"Age" is the age on the race day）
<Award>
<COPPA DI HARUNA>
The general classification winner of the combined times of the Time Trial Race and Hill Climb Race will be awarded the "COPPA DI HARUNA".
Winners(Male/Female) will be awarded the "COPPA DI HARUNA" Champion Jerseys.
<Hill Climb Race : Lake Haruna Course>
The first 8 riders in each category will receive awards. Each winner will be awarded the special winner's jersey.
<Hill Climb Race : Haruna Jinja Course>
The first 8 riders in each category will receive awards.
The first 3 Junior-high School Student riders(Male/Female) will receive awards.
<Hill Climb Race : Beginners Course>
The first 8 riders in each category will receive awards.
The first 3 Elementary School Student riders(Male/Female) will receive awards.
<Time Trial Race>
The first 8 Male and the first 8 Female riders will receive awards and the outright winner will be awarded the special winner's jersey.
*Win an Overseas Trip!
Participants in the races listed will have the chance to win an Overseas Trip in a Lottery:
-The 3rd Haruna-san Hill Climb in Takasaki
-The 20th Tour de Kusatsu
-The 5th Maebashi Akagiyama Hill Climb
The drawing will take place at the race site immediately after the end of the 5th Maebashi Akagiyama Hill Climb.
<Schedule>
Saturday 16th May,2015
Sunday 17th May,2015
<Bike/Equipment Regulation>
-All bikes must be equipped with Front and Rear brakes and have the ability to freewheel.
-MTB(Mountain Bikes), Cross Bikes, Mini-bicycle(Mini-velos) are permitted.
-City bikes are only allowed in Beginners Course category
-Recumbent bicycles, Tandem bikes, Pedelec Bikes(Electric Pedal Bikes) are NOT allowed in this event.
<Special Notice>
-In the Hill Climb race, every rider will be allocated to a group wave based on the predicted finish time declared by each participant. Each group wave of 300 riders will start at 5 minute intervals, following the first group wave of Expert riders.
-In the Time Trial Race riders will start at intervals of 15 seconds.
-NO event Check-in will be permitted on the race day.
-Check-in by a substitute is permitted. However, the race participation by a substitute is NOT permitted.
-The use of a Shell Helmet and Gloves is mandatory for all participants.
-The organizer maintains the full right to withdraw undesirable riders from the event.
- No bike check service will be provided at the Check-in or on the event site. Please make sure that your bike is fully maintained prior to the event day.
-The event may be cancelled or partially scaled-down due to bad weather which would put rider's safety at risk.
<Insurance>
All participants take out an insurance policy upon signing the application.
(*the insurance fee is included in the application fee).
-Coverage detail:
Death/ Permanent Disability = 2,000,000 yen
Hospitalization = 3,000 yen daily (Valid for 180 days from the race day)
Hospital visit = 2,000 yen daily (Valid for 180 days from the race day)
*The insurance will NOT cover any property damage and/or theft.
<Event Office>
900-1 Shimo Muroda machi Takasaki City, Gunma, 370-3392 Japan
TEL : 027-374-6715 , FAX : 027-374-5035
TEL : 027-321-1201
Alternatively, please send your inquiry in English from below. *Allow several days to receive a reply.
*Takasaki City's information: Rediscover Takasaki
http://www.excitingcity-takasaki.com/
3rd Haruna-san Hill Climb in Takasaki
<Event Policy>
By organizing this nationwide cycling event the people of Takasaki in Gunma prefecture and local volunteer staff welcome you with their OMOTENASHI (hospitality) and would like all riders to enjoy the fun and sport of the challenging course and beautiful landscape in the splendor of nature.
<Events>
Hill Climb Race / Time Trial Race
<Date>
-Hill Climb Race: Sunday 17th May 2015
*Race Check-in: Saturday 16th May 10:00-18:00 at Haruna Gymnasium
Address: 455-1 Kamisatomimachi,Takasaki City,Gunma 370-3345
-Time Trial Race: Saturday 16th May 2015
*Race Check-in: Saturday 16th May 11:00-13:00 at Lake Haruna Tamokuteki Hiroba (multipurpose athletic ground)
Address: 845 Harunakomachi,Takasaki City, Gunma 370-3348
<Organizer>
Haruna-san Hill Climb in Takasaki Executive Committee
<Co-Organizer>
Takasaki City / Takasaki City Board of Education
<Entry Application Period>
From 13:00 24th January 2015.
-In the event of the number of entries exceeding the maximum number of slots available, the slots will be allocated on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
<Car Parking>
Parking available for 5,000 cars.
<Time Trial Race Details>
-Course: starts from Lake Haruna Tamokuteki Ground (multipurpose athletic ground) --> Haruna Agatsumaso --> Half Turn at Lake Haruna Onsen "YUSUGE" --> Haruna Agatsumaso --> finishes at Lake Haruna Tamokuteki Ground (multipurpose athletic ground)
-Distance: 6.8km
-Eligibility: Ability to complete Lake Haruna Course in 60 minutes for Male Riders and 80 minutes for Female Riders
<Hill Climb Race Details>
-Course:
1)Lake Haruna Course
Omori Jinja --> Aramachi/Shimo Muroda Line --> Annaka/Lake Haruna Line --> Shibukawa/Matsuida Line --> Lake Haruna Tamokuteki Ground (multipurpose athletic ground)
2)Haruna Jinja Course
Omori Jinja --> Aramachi/Shimo Muroda Line --> Annaka/Lake Haruna Line --> Shibukawa/Matsuida Line -->Haruna Jinja
3)Beginners Course
Omori Jinja --> Aramachi/Shimo Muroda Line --> Annaka/Lake Haruna Line --> Takasaki KG Country Club Entrance
[Course Map] <Distance>
1)Lake Haruna Course : Total distance = 16.1km
(Actual race distance = 14.7km/Average gradient = 6.0%）
2)Haruna Jinja Course : Total distance = 11.6km
(Actual race distance = 11.4km/Average gradient = 5.21%）
3)Beginners Course : Total distance = 6.7km
(Actual race distance = 6.5km/Average gradient = 4.64%）
<Eligibility>
1)Lake Haruna Course : Healthy male/female riders age 14 or over on the race day
2)Haruna Jinja Course : Healthy male/female riders age 14 or over on the race day
3)Beginners Course : Healthy male/female riders age 10 or over on the race day
(Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult guardian)
*Important notice: Participants aged 19 or under must submit to the event organizers a written approval from an adult guardian with permission to participate in the event.
<Event Categories / Participation Quotas / Entry Fees /Eligibility by Age>
（*"Age" is the age on the race day）
| № | Category | Participation Quota |
Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <Expert> (Male) |
300 | 6,000 yen（Age 18 or under = 4,000 yen) |
| 2 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <Expert> (Female) |
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| 3 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial (Junior-high students,Male/Female) |
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| 4 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <High school student to age 29> (Male) |
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| 5 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <Age 30-39> (Male) |
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| 6 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course）+ Time Trial <Age 40-49> (Male) |
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| 7 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <Age 50-59> (Male) |
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| 8 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <Age 60-69> (Male) |
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| 9 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <Age 70 or above> (Male) |
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| 10 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <High school student to age 29> (Female) |
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| 11 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <Age 30-39> (Female) |
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| 12 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <Age 40-49> (Female) |
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| 13 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course + Time Trial <Age 50 or above> (Female) |
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| 14 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course <Expert> (Male) |
3,700 | 6,000 yen（Age 18 or under = 4,000 yen) |
| 15 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course<Expert>(Female) |
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| 16 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course(Junior-high students,Male/Female) |
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| 17 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course <High school student to age 29> (Male) |
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| 18 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course<Age 30-39> (Male) |
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| 19 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course <Age 40-49> (Male) |
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| 20 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course<Age 50-59> (Male) |
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| 21 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course<Age 60-69> (Male) |
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| 22 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course<Age 70 or over> (Male) |
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| 23 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course<High school student to age 29> (Female) |
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| 24 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course<Age 30-39> (Female) |
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| 25 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course<Age 40-49> (Female) |
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| 26 | Lake Haruna Hill Climb Course<Age 50 or over> (Female) |
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| 27 | Haruna Jinja Course<Age 14 or above> (Male) |
500 | 5,000 yen（Age 18 or under = 3,000 yen) |
| 28 | Haruna Jinja Course<Age 14 or above> (Female) |
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| 29 | Beginners Course<Age 10 or over> (Male) |
500 | 4,000 yen（Age 18 or under = 2,000 yen) |
| 30 | Beginners Course<Age 10 or over> (Female) |
<COPPA DI HARUNA>
The general classification winner of the combined times of the Time Trial Race and Hill Climb Race will be awarded the "COPPA DI HARUNA".
Winners(Male/Female) will be awarded the "COPPA DI HARUNA" Champion Jerseys.
<Hill Climb Race : Lake Haruna Course>
The first 8 riders in each category will receive awards. Each winner will be awarded the special winner's jersey.
<Hill Climb Race : Haruna Jinja Course>
The first 8 riders in each category will receive awards.
The first 3 Junior-high School Student riders(Male/Female) will receive awards.
<Hill Climb Race : Beginners Course>
The first 8 riders in each category will receive awards.
The first 3 Elementary School Student riders(Male/Female) will receive awards.
<Time Trial Race>
The first 8 Male and the first 8 Female riders will receive awards and the outright winner will be awarded the special winner's jersey.
*Win an Overseas Trip!
Participants in the races listed will have the chance to win an Overseas Trip in a Lottery:
-The 3rd Haruna-san Hill Climb in Takasaki
-The 20th Tour de Kusatsu
-The 5th Maebashi Akagiyama Hill Climb
The drawing will take place at the race site immediately after the end of the 5th Maebashi Akagiyama Hill Climb.
<Schedule>
Saturday 16th May,2015
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Hill Climb Race Check-in starts | Haruna Gymnasium |
| 11:00 | Time Trial Race Check-in starts | Lake Haruna multipurpose athletic ground |
| 13:00 | Time Trial Race Check-in closes | |
| 14:30 | Time Trial Race starts | |
| 16:30 | Time Trial Race finishes | |
| 18:00 | Hill Climb Race check-in closes |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:00 | Parking Area Gate Opens | Car Parks |
| 5:00 | Riders at Event Village | Haruna Central Ground |
| 6:00 | Aramachi/Shimo Muroda Line Road Block Starts | |
| 6:50 | Opening Ceremony | Race Start Line |
| Annaka/Lake Haruna Line Road Block Starts | ||
| 7:00 | Hill Climb Race starts | Race Start Line |
| 8:15 | The final Hill Climb rider departs from the race start line. | Race Start Line |
| 9:20 | Route 101(Nakakita line) Road Block Starts | |
| 9:30 | First cut-off line(11.5km point) closes | Haruna Jinja Sanmon Gate |
| Beginners Course riders start descending Haruna mountain | ||
| 9:40 | Haruna Jinja Course riders start descending Haruna mountain | |
| 10:00 | Finish/Goal Line closes | |
| Lake Haruna Course riders start descending Haruna mountain | ||
| 11:30 | Award Ceremony | Haruna Gymnasium |
| 13:40 | Lake Haruna Course riders finish descending Haruna mountain | |
| All Road Blocks end |
-All bikes must be equipped with Front and Rear brakes and have the ability to freewheel.
-MTB(Mountain Bikes), Cross Bikes, Mini-bicycle(Mini-velos) are permitted.
-City bikes are only allowed in Beginners Course category
-Recumbent bicycles, Tandem bikes, Pedelec Bikes(Electric Pedal Bikes) are NOT allowed in this event.
<Special Notice>
-In the Hill Climb race, every rider will be allocated to a group wave based on the predicted finish time declared by each participant. Each group wave of 300 riders will start at 5 minute intervals, following the first group wave of Expert riders.
-In the Time Trial Race riders will start at intervals of 15 seconds.
-NO event Check-in will be permitted on the race day.
-Check-in by a substitute is permitted. However, the race participation by a substitute is NOT permitted.
-The use of a Shell Helmet and Gloves is mandatory for all participants.
-The organizer maintains the full right to withdraw undesirable riders from the event.
- No bike check service will be provided at the Check-in or on the event site. Please make sure that your bike is fully maintained prior to the event day.
-The event may be cancelled or partially scaled-down due to bad weather which would put rider's safety at risk.
<Insurance>
All participants take out an insurance policy upon signing the application.
(*the insurance fee is included in the application fee).
-Coverage detail:
Death/ Permanent Disability = 2,000,000 yen
Hospitalization = 3,000 yen daily (Valid for 180 days from the race day)
Hospital visit = 2,000 yen daily (Valid for 180 days from the race day)
*The insurance will NOT cover any property damage and/or theft.
<Event Office>
Inquiries in Japanese
Haruna-san Hill Climb in Takasaki Executive Committee900-1 Shimo Muroda machi Takasaki City, Gunma, 370-3392 Japan
TEL : 027-374-6715 , FAX : 027-374-5035
Inquiries in English
Takasaki International Relations Office (2nd Floor Takasaki City Hall)TEL : 027-321-1201
Alternatively, please send your inquiry in English from below. *Allow several days to receive a reply.
*Takasaki City's information: Rediscover Takasaki
http://www.excitingcity-takasaki.com/
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