In Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, the marathon event, which was canceled last year due to the influence of the new coronavirus, was held for the first time in two years after taking measures against infection such as conducting antigen tests on participants.
The Shimonoseki Kaikyo Marathon, which runs through the course along the Kanmon Strait, is a competition in which more than 10,000 runners from all over the country participate every year.
Due to the influence of the new coronavirus, the tournament was held for the first time in two years, and the number of participants was limited to half of the usual year. Infection control measures were taken, such as submitting a check sheet stating that it was negative.
First, Misato Michishita, a native of Shimonoseki City, who won the gold medal in the women's marathon visually impaired class at the Tokyo Paralympics, who participated as a guest runner, said, "Let's do our best to aim for the goal in a fun, energetic and positive manner." The feed race has begun.
In the clear autumn weather, the runners ran at their own pace while enjoying the scenery along the Kanmon Strait.
A 47-year-old man from Shimonoseki City who participated in the race said, "I was canceled last year, but I have continued to practice. I am happy to be able to run within the target of three and a half hours. I was able to do it. "