{"id":3834,"date":"2026-09-20T11:40:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T02:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/?p=3834"},"modified":"2026-09-21T02:46:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T17:46:51","slug":"%e3%80%9011%e6%9c%8815%e6%97%a5%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%e3%80%91the-race-2026-%e3%82%a8%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e5%8f%97%e4%bb%98%e4%b8%ad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joca.ne.jp\/en\/2026\/09\/20\/%e3%80%9011%e6%9c%8815%e6%97%a5%e9%96%8b%e5%82%ac%e3%80%91the-race-2026-%e3%82%a8%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88%e3%83%aa%e3%83%bc%e5%8f%97%e4%bb%98%e4%b8%ad\/","title":{"rendered":"\u3010November 15\u3011THE RACE 2026 \u2013 Entries Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On Sunday, November 15, 2026, THE RACE 2026<\/strong>, an outrigger canoe race hosted by Wailea Canoe Club Japan, will be held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This long-distance race takes place between Zaimokuza, Kamakura and Chigasaki<\/strong>, with separate outbound and return legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEN, WOMEN, and MIX divisions will be offered, and participation from overseas clubs is also expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entries are now open.<\/strong>
We look forward to welcoming your team!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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THE RACE 2026 \u2013 Race Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong>
Sunday, November 15, 2026
The race will be held in light rain. In the event of severe weather, the race will be canceled with no alternate date.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue<\/strong>
Zaimokuza Beach<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course<\/strong>
Zaimokuza \u2013 Chigasaki<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outbound: WOMEN
Return: MEN
MIX: Outbound or return, depending on the number of entries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MIX division may be assigned to either the outbound or return leg depending on the number of entries and the need to balance canoe numbers between the two legs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Categories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MEN\uff08OPEN \/ MASTERS 45+\uff09
WOMEN\uff08OPEN \/ MASTERS 45+\uff09
MIX\uff08OPEN \/ MASTERS 45+\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paddlers aged 45 and over are eligible for the MASTERS division.<\/em>
V6 \/ Unlimited entries will compete in the OPEN division.<\/em>
The MIX division requires at least two female crew members.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry Fee<\/strong>
JPY 72,000 per team \/ crew
A partial refund is planned in the event the race is canceled.<\/em>
The fee includes light refreshments at the awards ceremony.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Race Day Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

7:30<\/strong>\u3000Registration \u2013 Zaimokuza
8:00<\/strong>\u3000Opening Ceremony & Course Briefing \u2013 Zaimokuza
9:00<\/strong>\u3000Outbound Start \u2013 Zaimokuza \u2192 Chigasaki
11:30<\/strong>\u3000Return Start \u2013 Chigasaki \u2192 Zaimokuza
14:30<\/strong>\u3000Awards Ceremony & Light Meal \u2013 Zaimokuza
16:00<\/strong>\u3000Event concludes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MIX division will start on either the outbound or return leg depending on the number of entries.<\/em>
The schedule is subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Entry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Entry Deadline: Sunday, November 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please register using the online entry form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25b6 THE RACE 2026 Entry Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hosted by<\/strong>
Wailea Canoe Club Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In cooperation with<\/strong>
Chigasaki Outrigger Canoe Club
Japan Lifesaving Association<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supported by<\/strong>
Japan Outrigger Canoe Association\uff08JOCA\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/strong>
Wailea Canoe Club Japan
Instagram: @waileajapan
E-mail: club@waileajapan.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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