Kaike Triathlon Race
43rd Race Info.

43rd Race Info.

Race Infomation

Organizer Kaike Triathlon Association
Co-organizers Tottori Prefecture, Yonago City, Sakaiminato City, Nanbu Town, Hoki Town, Daisen Town, Hiezu Village, Tottori Prefecture Tourism Federation, Yonago City Tourism Association, Kaike Onsen Ryokan Association, West Tottori Federation of Small Business Youthful Association, TOWARISE
Special Patron Shin Nihonkai Newspaper
Patrons Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Sports Agency, Tottori Prefectural Board of Education, Tottori Prefectural Sports Association, Yonago City Board of Education, Yonago City Sports Association, Yonago Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Yonago Young Entrepreneurs Group, Japan Triathlon Union, Japan Triathlon Union Chugoku Region Council, Tottori Triathlon Association, Kaike Lifesaving Club, Tottori Convention Bureau, NHK Tottori Broadcasting Station, BSS San-in Broadcasting Station, Nihonkai TV, San-in Chuo Television, Asahi Shimbun – Tottori Office, Mainichi Newspapers – Tottori Office, Yomiuri Shimbun –Tottori Office, Sankei Shimbun, Sanin Chuo Shimpo, Jiji Press – Yonago Office, Kyodo News – Tottori Office, TV Asahi – Tottori Office, FM-Sanin, Chukai Cable Television, DARAZ FM.
Sponsors Towarise Group (Towarise, Teleplaza, Hotel Wakow, Wakou Nursing Care Service, FC Partners), Derupara, etto, Daisen syunsetsu saveur, Sanin Sanso Group (Sanin Sanso Kogyo, Nissan Prince Tottori Dealer, Sanrei Foods), Ajinomoto, Daisen Syunsetsu Saveur, Work Support, Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc, Kaike Street Business Promotion Inc.Association, K2 Company
Supporters Ito-en, Ezaki Glico Power Production, Daisen Nyugyo Agricultural Cooperative Association
Race Date Sunday, 20th July 2025
Race Office Dora Dora Park Yonago Athletic Field (Yonago Municipal Higashiyama Sports Park)
Race Locations
Swim Sea of Japan – off Kaike Onsen Beach (Kaike Onsen Beach ~ North end of Kaike Play Park)
Cycle Kaike Play Park ~ Kokuritsu Koen-Daisen Sanroku Road ~
Kaike Play Park
Run Kaike Play Park ~ Sakaiminato City ~ Dora Dora Park Yonago Athletic Field
Race Details
A-Type(Long) B-Type(Semi-long)
Swim 3km 3km
Cycle 140km 115km
Run 40km 23km
Race Capacity Individual: 1020 competitors(A-type:820, B-Type:200)
Relay: 80 teams (3 members per team) 240 competitors
Entry fees Individual: A-Type: \47,000  B-Type: \40,000

Relay: \54,000 per team

*Following payment of race fees (and following race number issuance), fees are in principle non-refundable. Additionally, if the tournament organizer determines that the tournament cannot be held safely, it may be canceled. However, in this case, competitor participation rights will be extended to the following year’s race (not transferable to other competitors).

Eligibility At the time of race, athletes need to be at least 19 years of age and in good health condition, with experience in competing in swimming, cycling and marathon events. They also need to be aware of competition rules and demonstrate etiquette as an athlete. All competitors are required to be physically fit with sufficient energy to comfortably complete the race within the given time.
Schedule
Saturday, 19th July 10:00~12:30 Inspection of bike course (one section only)
14:00~15:00 Registration of athletes
15:00~17:00 Opening ceremony & briefing of rules (everyone to attend)
Sunday, 20th July 05:30~ Check-in begins
07:00~ Race begins
         ~21:30 Race ends
Monday, 21st July 09:30~10:00 Check-in
10:00~12:00 Awards Ceremony & party
*Opening and closing ceremonies will be held at the Yonago Convention Center in front of the JR Yonago Station.
Course Time Limits
*The below times apply to A-Type courses only. B-Type course time limits are TBD.
A-Type B-Type
Swim 07:00~09:00 In adjustment.
Cycle     ~15:30 In adjustment.
Run     ~21:30 In adjustment.
Time limit 14 hours 30 minutes In adjustment.
Registration

Registration Period
1st March ~ 31st March, 2025 (Registrations must be received before this deadline)
Alternate Selection
Upon reaching competitor capacity, in the instance vacancies become available in either the individual (A-Type or B-Type) or relay race categories, alternate selections will be made following further application document screening.
Special Entry
  1. Premium Entry: Participants who make a donation of \100,000 (inclusive of race fees for A-Type and B-Type) will be granted automatic race participation (limited to first 10 donating participants).
  2. Furusato Nozei Entry: Participants who have donated specified Furusato Nozei (Hometown Tax) payments will be granted automatic race participation after a lottery.
Notice of Selection
Race selections will be confirmed at a selection meeting, and notices will be sent out to successful applicants in late April. Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified.
Entry Procedures
Upon receiving the notice of selection, successful applicants are to follow payment procedures by paying the entry fee by the designated due date. Applicants who wish to withdraw from the tournament should notify the Race Office.
If the number of applicants falls below capacity, unsuccessful applicants who elected to be on the alternate list will be screened for re-selection.
Important Notices
  1. As of this event, the competition will feature A-Type (Long) and B-Type (Semi-long) courses. *Multiple applications for both courses will not be accepted.
  2. In the event a ‘Special Heat Stroke Alert’ is issued the day before the event, the competition will be cancelled. (*Since 2024, alerts are issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency when the heat index (WBGT) is expected to be 35 or higher.)
  3. Documents to be submitted (profile, health status, emergency contact information) may be submitted by postal service or online. This year’s competition does not require a photograph to be submitted.
  4. The parking lot for competitors will be located in Hinogawa Athletic Park.
  5. The use of a wetsuit will be optional in the swim leg of the race if the water temperature is above 22℃ on the day of the competition.
  6. Please understand that the race course preview (offered the day before the race) can only be offered for a section of the course. (Reservations necessary and capacity is limited.)
  7. Athletes are responsible for their own safety, and should service their own bicycles. A bicycle service corner operated by a cycle company will be set up on the opening ceremony day (user charges apply)
  8. In accordance with Japanese traffic laws, bicycles are required to have a bell installed.
  9. As we will not be controlling traffic during the race, you are required to abide by traffic rules whilst on public roads.
  10. Natural disasters or other significant issues may force changes to the race course and conditions.
  11. For safety reasons, there may be changes to the race course depending on road and traffic conditions.
  12. The minimum eligibility requirements for this event will not only include participants’ athleticism and ability to complete the race, but appropriate conduct as a triathlete and a member of society will also be judged.
  13. Even following confirmation of race registration, race organizers may remove a competitor from the race for any conduct deemed to have violated reasonable public decency, or if in the organizer’s judgement the competitor is not eligible to participate in the race.
  14. Bike storage service will be available from the day of the race until the following morning.
  15. A ‘Spectators Bus Tour’ is planned for this year’s competition.
Awards
  1. Open male: A-Type: 1st – 8th B-Type: 1st – 3rd
  2. Open female: A-Type: 1st – 8th B-Type: 1st – 3rd
  3. Male and female (A-Type only): 1st – 3rd in each category (open male/female winners excluded)
    1) 19-24 age group  2) 25-29 age group  3) 30-34 age group  4) 35-39 age group
    5) 40-44 age group  6) 45-49 age group  7) 50-54 age group  8) 55-59 age group
    9) 60-64 age group  10) 65+ age group
  4. Special Award (TOWARISE Award): Awarded to the highest scoring competitor in the A-Type category.
  5. Best Athlete Award: Awarded to the oldest male or female competitor to complete the race in the B-Type category.
  6. Club Award (Tottori Governor’s Cup) 1st – 3rd
    The most outstanding club will be determined by calculating the race times of top 3 members (individuals) from each club.
Race Items Provided
  1. Swimming cap with race number
  2. Race number bibs for cycling and running (3 bibs and safety pins)
  3. Transition bags (3 pcs)
  4. Participation prize (Opening Ceremony)
Completion Prizes
  1. Original design bath towel (at end of race goal point)

* Please download completion certificate and official race time record following the race.

Image Rights All images related to this triathlon shall remain the property of organizers. (Organizers retain the right to use images in advertising materials.)

*Personal information received will be handled in compliance with privacy laws and will not be used without the consent of the individual other than for sending selection notices and information related to the triathlon.
Other In principle, the tournament organizers will not be liable for any accidents or problems that occur during the competition.