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JPF Co., Ltd. will be sponsoring the "Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2026," to be held on Sunday, December 20, 2026, as a Platinum Partner.
Today, a sponsorship donation ceremony was held at Matsusaka City Hall, where Executive Officer Naohiro Hashiguchi from JPF Co., Ltd. attended and presented the sponsorship funds to Matsusaka Mayor Masato Takegami.

JPF Co., Ltd., Ltd. is entrusted with management of Koei Kyogi venue of Matsusaka Keirin-jyo and has been a sponsor of the "Mie Matsusaka Marathon" since its first edition. Since the second edition, we have contributed to the revitalization of local sports as a Platinum Partner, and we will continue to be a Platinum Partner to help make the 5th edition in 2026 a great success together with everyone.

Furthermore, our company is working to utilize Keirin-jyo not only for Keirin and cycling competitions, but also as a place open to the local community. As part of this effort, we plan to hold a running event at Matsusaka Keirin-jyo in the fall of 2026, in collaboration with "LEOMO," which performs cutting-edge running form analysis.

By helping participating runners improve their athletic performance, prevent injuries, and increase interest in running, we aim to contribute to building momentum for the Mie Matsusaka Marathon and promoting regional sports.

[Comment from Matsusaka City Mayor Takegami]
The Mie Matsusaka Marathon is made possible by the efforts of not only the runners, but also the volunteers, local residents, those who cooperate with traffic control, and the sponsoring companies that support the event. We are deeply grateful to JPF Co., Ltd. for their continued support since the first event.
In recent years, the Mie Matsusaka Marathon has received high praise for its hospitality, and we believe that the support from the entire community contributes to the high level of participant satisfaction. This year, we aim to hold an event with 10,000 participants and make it an event that everyone who participates will feel glad they ran in.
Furthermore, regarding the running form measurement event planned to be held in collaboration with JPF Co., Ltd. and LEOMO, we believe it is a very significant initiative for the future promotion of sports, as it allows for the scientific visualization of one's own running. We hope that having the members of the Mie Prefectural Inter-City Ekiden team experience it will lead to improved athletic performance and increased interest in sports.

[Comment from Naohiro Hashiguchi, Executive Officer, JPF Co., Ltd.]
As the company responsible for management of Koei Kyogi venue of Matsusaka Keirin-jyo, we are engaged in promoting sports and regional development using Keirin-jyo, in addition to hosting Keirin. Through our sponsorship of the Mie Matsusaka Marathon, we hope to contribute, even in a small way, to the promotion of sports and empowering the town in Matsusaka City.
The Mie Matsusaka Marathon is a race that attracts a wide range of participants, from competitive runners to beginners, and from my own experience running it, I feel that it is a warm and supportive event, supported by many people, including volunteers and local residents.
In addition, our employees will be participating as runners again this year, and we will also be contributing to the excitement of the event by setting up a booth at the event venue. We hope to make the Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2026 a great success together with the runners and the local community.

[About the Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2026]
Event Name: Mie Matsusaka Marathon 2026
Date: December 20, 2026 (Sunday)
Start time: Scheduled for 9:00 AM
Location: Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture
Organizer: Mie Matsusaka Marathon Executive Committee
Official tournament website: https://mie-matsusaka-marathon.jp/