Using the Webscorer App for the Tokyo Yamathon - 2025

The Tokyo Yamathon brings together hundreds of teams for a unique walking challenge around Tokyo’s Yamanote Line. With so many people participating, our top priority is safety, organization, and supporting teams throughout the event. To help achieve this, we are promoting the use of the Webscorer app for GPS team tracking.

Why Use the Webscorer App?

The Webscorer app enables our event staff to view the approximate location of each team leader (account manager) in real time. This is not for timing or route enforcement. The sole purpose is to provide location visibility for operational support, and to help team supporters and family members follow your progress.

• For safety: Event staff can quickly respond if you need assistance.

• For supporters and family: They can check your progress during the event.

• For efficient event management: We can ensure all teams are safe and accounted for throughout the day, and prepare for arrival at finish points.
  

Is It Mandatory?

No. GPS tracking with Webscorer is not mandatory, but we strongly request that every team leader (account manager) uses the app for the benefit of all participants and staff. This simple step makes the event safer and easier for everyone.

How to Download and Use the Webscorer App

Please follow these instructions to install and set up the app for the Tokyo Yamathon.

1. Download the App

• Go to the official Webscorer download page:https://www.webscorer.com/resources/getapp

• The app is available for both Android and iPhone (Apple) devices.

• Install the app following the instructions on the Webscorer website.
  

2. Log In and Set Up GPS Tracking

Once the app is installed:

1. Login to your Webscorer account.

2. The MAIN WEBSCORER screen will be visible.

3. Under the TIME A RACE section, select GPS SELF TRACKING.

   

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   You will enter the GPS TRACKING screen.

4. At the top, select MY UPCOMING GPS RACES.This brings you to the REGISTERED RACES screen.

   

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5. Find the event:TOKYO YAMATHON 2025 (Race ID: 395372) will appear. Select it.You will enter the TRACK COURSE screen.

   

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6. About 5 minutes before your team’s wave departure, select the START GPS TRACKING (green button).This ensures your location is recorded at the starting point.

   

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   GPS STARTED

7. When your team completes the course, turn off GPS tracking in the app.You can uninstall the app at any time after the event.

App Permissions and Usage

To ensure accurate tracking, the following settings are required:

• Location Permission: Allow the Webscorer app to use your phone’s precise location.

  

  

• Running in Background: You do not need to enable background operation. However, do not close (swipe up) the app after you start tracking. You can turn off your phone’s screen or use standby/sleep mode—location tracking will continue as long as the app is left running.

• Cellular Data: The phone’s cellular data must be turned on during the event, so GPS pings can be sent every five minutes.

Tip: If you close the app completely (swipe up), tracking will stop. Please keep the app open for the entire event.

Device and Battery Management Tips

• Only the team leader (account manager) needs to use the Webscorer app.

• Other team members should use Google Maps or another map app for navigation to stations and for photos, to save battery life.

• Charge your phone fully before the event.

• Bring a portable charger (power bank).

• Lower your screen brightness and close any unnecessary apps.

• Avoid streaming video or running multiple apps at the same time during the event.
  

Important Reminders

• Webscorer is not a course map. Use your own map app for directions between stations.A station map in Google Maps is on your bib and available here:Tokyo Yamathon - Course Maps

• Location sharing is for event safety and support only. All location data is managed according to privacy guidelines and used only during the event.

• Cooperation Requested: Please support this request by using the app as a team leader. This helps ensure a smooth and safe Yamathon for all.
  

If you have questions or need assistance before event day, please contact the event office via your Webscorer account or info@tokyo-yamathon.com

Thank you for your cooperation.