Launch of Tour Package with Guaranteed Entry to 'Chicago Marathon 2026'

Kokusai Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo, President: Hiroshi Kurotaki) has planned and started selling a tour to participate in the 'Chicago Marathon 2026'. The marathon has been held every October since 1977 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. More than 40,000 runners from around the world participate every year, making it one of the 'Abbott World Marathon Majors', the world's premier marathon series. While this event involves a highly competitive lottery every year, Kokusai Kogyo Travel has secured entry slots in advance, allowing tour participants to run in the race guaranteed, without having to wait for lottery results. Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026 [Local Time] Type: Full Marathon Course: [Start/Finish] Grant Park == North Side == West Loop == South Side == Chinatown == Lake Michigan Shore. Distance: 42.195 km 1. This is a tour that includes the right to participate (entry slot). 2. Accommodation is at the 4-star Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile. The hotel is within walking distance (about 20 minutes) from Grant Park, the start and finish point. 3. It offers a simple and valuable pricing structure focused on participating in the Chicago Marathon. 4. Flights will use Japan Airlines (JAL) direct flights departing from and arriving at Haneda Airport. 5. A veteran tour guide will accompany the tour to support runners, ensuring peace of mind during the event. 'Chicago Marathon 2026' Tour with Guaranteed Entry Overview Tour Period: Friday, October 9, 2026 - Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (4 nights, 6 days) Departure: Haneda Airport Destination: Chicago, USA Airline: Japan Airlines Scheduled Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile Minimum Participants: 10 people Meals: Breakfast included, No lunch, No dinner *Excluding in-flight meals Tour Guide: 1 person Tour Price: 598,000 JPY per adult (excluding immigration tax, airport facility usage fees, and fuel surcharges) + Marathon Entry Fee 120,000 JPY. Total: 718,000 JPY (tax included) * This is a package price for flights + hotel + entry slot. We do not sell entry slots individually. * Please inquire if you wish to extend your stay, depart from a regional airport, or upgrade to Business Class. * Single room supplement is 210,000 JPY. * Pre-entry for the marathon must be done online by the customers themselves. * The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) must be applied for online by the customers themselves. (Proxy service is available for an additional fee) * Eligibility is restricted to those who have a full marathon record of under 6 hours and 30 minutes, and are 16 years of age or older. * A pre-tour online briefing session is planned for participants. ■ Schedule Day 1 Friday, October 9 Tokyo / Chicago Japan Airlines (planned) / Private vehicle Morning: Depart Haneda Airport == Morning Arrival at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Local Time). Transfer by private vehicle to Abbott Health & Fitness Expo McCormick Place (Event Registration). After registration, transfer to the hotel by private vehicle. Day 2 Saturday, October 10 Chicago Free day Evening: Lunch boxes for the next day will be distributed. Day 3 Sunday, October 11 Chicago Participate in the Chicago Marathon 2026 *Walk to the starting point (Grant Park) on your own (approx. 20 mins) *Return to the hotel on your own after finishing Day 4 Monday, October 12