November is already smelling like winter. As the temperature drops, we tend to stay indoors, but many of us are probably running for our health. Marathons are gradually being held all over Japan, and there are probably people who participate in marathons as a way to demonstrate the results of their daily training or as a hobby. Fukuoka Prefecture in Kyushu will host the " Fukuoka Marathon 2022 " on Sunday, November 13, 2022, and it has been announced that the NFT trophy will be distributed as a commemorative gift!
Fukuoka Marathon 2022 will be held!
The "Fukuoka Marathon 2022" will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022, starting from Tenjin in the heart of Fukuoka City. Runners will run along Hakata Bay to the finish line in Itoshima City. The first part of the course will take runners through the streets of Tenjin, and as they gradually approach Itoshima City, they can enjoy the natural scenery of the sea and mountains along the way without getting bored. The course is relatively gentle, with few ups and downs, making it easy even for beginner runners!
NFT virtual trophies will be distributed as a souvenir of the event!
LINE Fukuoka Corporation, the OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION PARTNER of the "Fukuoka Marathon 2022," has announced that it will distribute NFT (non-replaceable tokens) virtual trophies as a souvenir of the marathon, in an effort to boost the event with the power of technology and communication. The city of Fukuoka has announced that it will distribute NFT (Non-Functional Token) virtual trophies to the event. This is the first time for Fukuoka City to utilize NFTs for an event. The virtual trophies are made of 3D data of famous Fukuoka landmarks such as "Fukuoka PayPay Dome," "Fukuoka Tower," and "Futamigaura," and have a realistic texture and movement.
The virtual trophies include the "Top Athlete Trophy" to honor the top finishers, the "Good Jog Trophy" for runners who participated in the event, and the "Great Support Trophy" to thank runners for their support and assistance in supporting the event. Each trophy will be linked to the recipient by NFT to identify the owner. The virtual trophy uses LINE Blockchain, LINE's own blockchain, and the NFT who receives the trophy can set it as their LINE profile icon. By distributing the trophy as an NFT, it will become your very own, one-of-a-kind trophy!
How to Receive Virtual Trophies
Runners who participated in the event will receive a card with a 2D code for downloading at the "LINE Booth" in the hospitality area after the finish line. You can receive the card by clicking the 2D code on the back of the card, and follow the instructions provided.
For those who have contributed to the runner support project "42 Cheering Messages (There is someone you want to see reach the goal, or you have a voice you want to send)," as well as those who have participated in the event as volunteers and citizens, the official Fukuoka Marathon LINE account (@fukuoka-marathon ) will send a virtual trophy to you. Please add us as a friend and wait for the announcement! The virtual trophies will be distributed from Sunday, November 13, 2022 until 23:59 on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. For more information on Fukuoka Marathon 2022, please visit the Fukuoka Marathon 2022 official website.