Guide to the Registration of the
2008 “Toray Cup” Shanghai International Marathon

1. Date & Events
1) Date of Race: 7:30 am, Sunday November 30, 2008 (In case of rain, the race will not be cancelled.)
2) Events: Men’s Marathon (42.195km), Women’s Marathon (42.195km), Men’s Half Marathon (21.0975km), Women’s Half Marathon (21.0975km),Health Race (4.5km)

2. Eligibility
1) Those, regardless of nationality, with valid health certificates and IDs can register.
2) Marathon and Half Marathon runners must be 18 years old or above (born before December 31, 1990) and have been practising long distance running constantly.

3. Date of Registration
1st phase of registration for Marathon & Half Marathon ----September 1-30
2ndphase of registration for Marathon, Half Marathon & Health Race----October 11-November 9
Registration time----9:00am-5:00pm
The number of registration is restricted.
P.S. The registration date for Marathon, Half Marathon & Health Race in Japan----May 7-November 9. The Registration Office closes on week ends.

1. Organizers：China Athletics Association
Shanghai Sports Federation

2．Co-organizers: Shanghai Athletics Association, Huangpu District Sports Federation, Jing’an District Sports Federation, Minhang District Sports Federation, Changning District Sports Federation, Xuhui Sports Federation, Shanghai Sports Competition Management Center, Five Star Sports , Shanghai East Asia Sports & Recreation C0.,Ltd

3. Special Sponsors: Toray Corporation of Japan

4. Supporter: Toray Industries (China) C0. Ltd ，Japan-China Friendship Association