Request for self-restraint for runners living in China Kyoto Marathon 16:11 on February 16
The annual “Kyoto Marathon” that runs through the streets of the ancient city was held in Kyoto City. This has led to unusual measures to ask runners in China to refrain from participating following the spread of the new coronavirus.
The "Kyoto Marathon" is held every year in hopes of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake. At the opening ceremony, a silent speech was offered in memory of the victims. About 15,000 runners started at the same time with the signal of the start, and ran through the streets of the ancient city such as "Kinkakuji" and "Ninnaji" which are registered as World Heritage.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, measures were taken to prevent infection, such as spraying alcohol disinfectant on participants' hands at the entrance of the venue.
At the time of application, we have taken the extraordinary step of requesting approximately 380 runners residing in China to refrain from participating. The Games Secretariat will give priority to runners who failed to participate in the next Kyoto Marathon.
A 35-year-old man who participated from Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto said, `` Before the start, I was intimate with other people, so it was good that the hands were disinfected at the venue and I could run with confidence Was there. "