1. Is this event free?

This event is free of charge and open to the public.

2. How far do I need to go to complete this event?

For this activity, you must complete a minimum distance of 15 km by walking or running.

3. Which tracking apps are allowed in this event?

Participants can use Cause's tracking app and choose from four other options: Garmin Connect, Strava, Suunto, or Polar, which should be connected to Cause.

4. Are indoor activities with a treadmill allowed?

Walking and running activities must be done outdoors, not on a stationary treadmill, during the event period.

5. How do I collect and submit activity results if I use Strava, Garmin, Suunto, or Polar?

If participants use Garmin Connect, Strava, Suunto, or Polar, they can sync these apps with Cause to automatically record and gather all running or walking sessions. Follow the instructions on this page to connect these apps to the Cause platform.

6. When will the winners be announced?

Winners will be announced on December 11th, 2023.

7. When will the prizes be delivered?

Prizes will be sent out within a maximum of 1 (one) month after announcing the winners.

8. I have questions, how can I ask?

Participants can contact us through the Contact Us form on this website or via WhatsApp chat at +6287730476840 (operating hours: 09:00 - 18:00).

General Rules

1. Participants must register for the Golden Friendship Walk & Run 2023.

2. Registration cannot be canceled or changed.

3. We recommend using apps like Garmin Connect, Strava, Suunto, or Polar for tracking.

4. Always turn on your GPS when doing outdoor activities with the tracking app.

5. Speed limits during activities:

   • Fastest pace: 2.9 minutes per kilometer
   We reserve the right to validate or adjust activities that don't follow these limits.

6. Manual submissions (screenshots from other apps) are not allowed.

7. For activities with GPS drift, we may disqualify or adjust the distance.

8. Registration is open from October 18th to November 15th, 2023, until 23:59:59 WIB.

9. Submit your results from November 1st, 2023, at 00:00 WIB, to November 29th, 2023, at 23:59 WIB.

10. We'll validate results from November 30th to December 6th, 2023.

11. Your submitted activity data must meet these criteria:

    • Contains map information
    • Not set to private
    • Not hidden
    • Not deleted

12. For safety, it is advised that you do not participate in the event you have any severe illnesses.

13. Breaking the rules may lead to disqualification.

14. Rules may change without notice.

15. Contact us through the Contact Us form for questions or reports related to the event or via WhatsApp at +6287730476840 (Operating hours 09.00 - 18.00 WIB).

Top 25 Distance Rules

1. Winners must be participants of the Golden Friendship Walk & Run 2023.

2. Winners must be registered in 15K Multiple Walk-Run category

3. Winners must complete a minimum distance of 15 km.

4. Winners must rank within the top 25 on the leaderboard of the 15K Multiple Walk-Run category.

5. Winners will be chosen based on the highest number of distance.

6. Top 1 - 5 winners are required to include details such as a map, elevation data, heart rate information, and cadence in the activities they submit.

7. The winners will receive prizes as follows: Top 1 & 2: Commemorative Race Kit + Japanese sports ASICS Shoes + Casio G-Shocks Top 3 - 5: Commemorative Race Kit + Japanese sports ASICS shoes Top 6 - 25: Commemorative Race Kit

Top 15 Fastest Pace (by Gender)

1. Winners must be participants of the Golden Friendship Walk & Run 2023.

2. Winners must be registered for the 5K Single Walk-Run category.

3. Winners are required to complete a minimum distance of 5 km in a single activity.

4. Participants are allowed to resubmit their running activities as many times as necessary to achieve their fastest average pace.

5. The winners will be the top 15 finishers with the fastest average pace.

6. The top 1 - 3 winners are obligated to include map, elevation, heart rate, and cadence information in their submitted activities.

7. The winners from the top 1 - 3 will receive prizes ASICS Shoes and Commemorative Race Kits. The Commemorative Race Kit includes a Commemorative medal, Commemorative towel, Commemorative t-shirt, Commemorative pin badge, Commemorative sports bottle, and Commemorative string bag.

8. Participants ranked from 4th to 15th will receive Commemorative Race Kit only, which include a Commemorative medal, Commemorative towel, Commemorative t-shirt, Commemorative pin badge, Commemorative sports bottle, and Commemorative string bag.

Lucky Finisher Doorprize Rules

1. Winners must be participants of the Golden Friendship Walk & Run 2023.

2. Winners must complete a minimum distance of their selected category.

3. Lucky finishers will be randomly selected at the end of the event period to win one of the available prizes.

4. "Lucky Finisher prizes include: Commemorative Towel (50 pieces) Commemorative Pin + Commemorative Towel (50 pieces) Commemorative Medal + Commemorative Towel (50 pieces) Cooling neck ring + Commemorative Towel + Commemorative Pin Badge (25 pieces)"

JABOT AR Filter Challenge Rules

1. Register for the Golden Friendship Fun Walk & Run 2023.

2. Follow Instagram @causeid @jaif_asean dan @japanmissintoasean

3. Post your best running photo using the JABOT AR filter Golden Friendship Fun Walk & Run 2023 on Instagram Reels/Feed.

4. Tag @causeid @jaif_asean @japanmissiontoasean on the photo you upload.

5. Instagram account must be set to public (not private)

6. Write a creative caption explaining why you support a greener future.

7. Use hashtags #FindYourCauses #CauseWhyNot #GoldenFriendship2023 in your caption.

8. No limit on the number of posts you can make.

9. Contest runs from 1st November to 29th November, 2023.

10. 20 winners will be chosen based on the best photo and caption.

11. Winners will win prizes of Uniqlo Sportswear, Omron health care, Hisamitsu products or Pocari.

12. Winners will be announced on Instagram @causeid, @jaif_asean and @japanmissiontoasean on December 11th, 2023.

13. All materials entered and submitted for this event become the property of the Japan Mission to ASEAN, Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) Management Team (JMT) and Cause, which can use them as needed for an indefinite period.

Validation & Winner Determination Rules

1. Participants are only allowed to file appeals during the validation period by providing supporting evidence for consideration by the organizing committee. Any requests or reports submitted outside the validation period will not be accepted by the committee.

2. The committee has the right to request supporting evidence during the validation period to investigate participants. Failure to provide the necessary evidence in a timely manner as requested by the committee may result in disqualification of the results and/or the participant from the event and/or competition.

3. All decisions made by the committee are final and not subject to appeal.

4. Prizes cannot be exchanged for cash, in whole or in part, or transferred in any way.

5. Winners cannot choose the color and/or type of the prize provided. The color and/or type of the prize provided will be based on the information listed on the event page or based on stock availability.

6. Each winner can only win 1 (one) prize in this event.

7. Selected winners will be contacted via email to confirm their information and complete administrative requirements. If the winner cannot complete the required data and administrative requirements within 5 (five) working days after being contacted, the organizing committee reserves the right to cancel the winner and transfer the prize to another eligible participant.

8. The organizing committee reserves the right to cancel the status of a selected winner if, in the future, there is information/facts/reports/evidence indicating dishonesty, manipulation, or cheating.