It looks like an event called “Kensou Rogaining 2024” will be held on Saturday, January 20.
(This information was provided by Iroha, a Nishitsu supporter. Thank you!)
Here it is↓
An event described as run and shoot, which isn’t something you hear about very often.
What is rogaining?
It’s a sport where participants use a provided map to visit as many checkpoints as possible within the time limit and compete for points.
It’s kind of like a marathon with photo-taking added in.
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 ※Held rain or shine; canceled in severe weather
- Venue: Hyogo Prefectural General Gymnasium, 2F Small Gymnasium
- Competition Area: Starting and finishing at Life Partner Arena Hyogo Prefectural General Gymnasium, covering all of Nishinomiya City and surrounding municipalities
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 1-16-8 Naruohama, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Who Can Participate
- Groups of 2 to 5 people (must include at least one participant aged 18 or older)
Classes
- General Division
- Family Division
Participation Fee
- General: 2,000 yen per person (ages 18 and up)
- Family: 1,000 yen per person (teams including participants aged 18 or older and elementary school-age children or younger)
Capacity
- First 100 people in each division ※Registration closes once capacity is reached
Check-in Time
- 9:00–10:00
Competition Time
- 10:30–13:30
Application Deadline
- January 4, 2024 Applications are here
Organizer
- Life Partner Arena Hyogo Prefectural General Gymnasium
Rules
- Competition Format: Rogaining using photo-taking. Each group should prepare one digital camera.
- Competition Area: There will be 40 to 50 checkpoints, each with different point values.
- Goal: Earn as many points as possible within the time limit (3 hours).
- Map Distribution: A map showing the checkpoints and point values will be handed out 15 minutes before the competition begins.
- Transportation: Walking or running only.
- Overtime: Points will be deducted for each minute over the competition time. Teams more than 30 minutes late will be disqualified.
- Team Movement: All participants must stay together as they move around the checkpoints.
- Cheating: Any cheating will result in disqualification.
In Closing
It sounds fun to come up with a strategy for how to visit 40 to 50 checkpoints with different point values. There have been more marathon-style events lately, but this could be a good option for anyone who wants to try something with more of a playful twist.
※Thank you to Iroha, a Nishitsu supporter, for the information!!
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