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Race Schedule
The schedule is updated on a monthly basis. See what races you can attend this month,
as well as over the next two months across all racetracks.
First read about the grades and the times of races, then learn how to read the timetable. Which race will
you go see first?
How to Read the Schedule
Race GradesSG stands for Special Grade, which is the highest race grade. The SG races are the top events of the Boat Race world and only the top racers contend. There are a total of eight SG races. The Grand Prix offers the highest prize money with 110 million yen at stake.
PG1 stands for Premium Grade 1. Of the G1 races, the PG1 events in particular attract a lot of attention. They are positioned between the SG and G1 races.
In principle, participation in G1 races is limited to racers of
the A1 class.*
*Racers are ranked in classes, from A1 down to B2, according to their race results.
The G2 races feature racers whose standings are next in line to those of the G1 racers.
The G3 races offer higher prize money than regular races.
All female racers are entitled to participate in these G3 races.
These G3 races are open only to veteran racers who are 45 years old or older.
General Races refers to races other than those mentioned above. An event of this grade takes place every day at a Boat Race stadium somewhere in the country. Racers of all classes, from A1 to B2, are assigned to compete in regular races, regardless of their rankings.
These regular races are open to female racers of all ages. In the past, participation used to be limited by the number of years of registration as a Boat Racer.
These regular races are for younger racers who were registered as Boat Racers less than six years ago.
Morning
Races in which the first race starts before approximately 10:00 a.m.
In some cases, the exhibition begins around 8:30 a.m.
Summer time
Races in which the cut-off time for sales of the last race is extended from 4:50
p.m. to sunset.
Mainly held during the summer months, when daylight hours are long.
Night
Races in which the first race starts around 2:30 p.m.
All 12 races will be completed around 9:00 p.m.
Midnight
Races in which the first race starts around 5:00 p.m.
The last race ends around 9:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Races after 5:00 p.m. are held without spectators.
Monthly Schedule Sample for the Chubu Region
Each timetable is divided by each region and with the names of the racetracks written on
the left. For Chubu, they are in the following order: Tokoname, Gamagori, Hamanako and Mikuni.
At the top of the table you can see the dates, so you can easily check on which day what series of races
will be performed. The grades are differentiated by colors. If there is a specific time of day when
races will take place, it is indicated by a mark.
