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In preparation for the 2020 Nagasaki Peace Marathon, the first marathon to be held in Nagasaki and one commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United States' use of nuclear weapons on the city, the new race's organizing committee featuring both public and private sector representatives was officially established this week.

Aiming to spread the message of peace through running, the Nagasaki Peace Marathon will be held on Nov. 29, 2020, just after the atomic bombing's 75th anniversary. Approximately 60 representatives from the Nagasaki City government, the transportation industry, the media, economic associations and non-profit organizations attended the inaugural meeting.

Topics included the selection process for committee executives, an outline of the race details, and an explanation of the planned course starting and finishing at Matsuyama Municipal Field and running along the Nagasaki Port coastline. "I hope that we can all work together to create a marathon that…

Nagasaki has announced plans for the city's first full marathon, to be held in 2020 in the 75th anniversary year of the American nuclear bombing. The costs necessary for planning and preparing for the marathon will be included in the next fiscal year's budget.

Nagasaki hopes to use the marathon as an opportunity to promote the message of peace on the milestone 75th anniversary of the United States' use of weapons of mass destruction on the city. As Nagasaki's first full marathon, city government officials have already consulted with the police department and other agencies regarding measures to reduce traffic problems and to maximize runners' safety. Based upon those discussions plans call for the race to go ahead with a course starting and finishing at Nagasaki Peace Park and running around the Nagasaki Port area, offering a representative view of the Nagasaki seaside.

The race is being planned for November, 2020 with a field of 10,000 runners. Along with the 42.1…