Produced by trail runner Hiroki Ishikawa, this race features a magnificent course spanning over 160 km, linking the five mountains of Shinetsu and connecting various areas of the Shinetsu Highlands. With assistant points where family and friends can provide support to runners, and designated sections allowing a pacer to accompany runners during nighttime legs for safety, the race offers a style that allows not only the athletes but many people to experience the joy of trail running.
Assistant Points
The 100mile race has 7 assistance points (aid stations) and the 110km race has 4 set up along the course where family and friends can provide support during the race. Food and drinks will be available at the aid stations for racers. Parking spaces and an area where supporters can set up tables, chairs and tents will also be available. (Support cannot be provided outside these areas.)
Pacer
Pacers are allowed to accompany racers for a section of the race. For the 100mile category, pacers are allowed from the 3rd cutoff point at Kurohime (99km) and for the 110km category, pacers can join their racers from the Sasagamine (60km) assistant point.
Drop Bags
Drop bags for the 100 mile category can be left at APA Resort (53km) and Kurohime (99km) and for the 110km category, at Sasagamime (60km) . You can pick up additional gear or leave behind gear you no longer need during the race in these drop bags. (except for Mandatory gear) Drop bags can be picked up at the finish line after the race.
Finisher’s Certificate & 100-Mile Finisher’s Buckle
Finisher’s Certificates engraved with your name and finish time will be awarded to all participants who complete the race within the time limit.
Certificates will be mailed after the race (around November).
In addition, 100-mile finishers will receive a commemorative buckle.
Environmental Stewardship
In order to minimize the impact on the environment, the race has limited the number of racers and conducts trail maintenance work both before and after the race.
A portion of the race entry fees are also used to maintain the local trails and to support groups involved in environmental conservation activities.
