Ginowan Wheelchair Marathon

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The Ginowan Wheelchair Marathon is organized to allow both physically challenged athletes and those that are not to participate together i.e. able-bodied folks can also compete in wheelchairs.

The full names of participants are called out in encouragement to help the athletes give their best. Participants have 3 categories to choose from (1.5 km trim marathon, 5 km, and half marathon). All events take place on a relatively flat course allowing wheelchairs to glide with ease.

From Naha Airport: Approx. 40 min. by car (via highway)
From nearest bus stop: Convention Center Mae: Approx. 3 min.on foot
(stop for line: 28, 32, 52, 55, 61, 88, 99, 112, 288)

Name of venue: Ginowan City Seaside Park
Address: 4-2-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa 901-2224

 

 

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 Location  Rating  Hotel Name
 Ginowan  5 star Laguna Garden Hotel
 Okinawa  4 star EM Hotel Costa Vista Okinawa
 Okinawa  4 star Tokyo Daiichi Hotel Okinawa Grand Mer Resort
 Yomitan  5 star Hotel Nikko Alivila
 Chatan  4 star The Beach Tower Okinawa
 Okinawa  3 star Crown Hotel
 Ishikawa  4 star Coco Garden Resort Okinawa
 Ishikawa  4 star Royal Garden Resort Okinawa
 Ikeijima  3.5 star Big Time Resort Ikei Island