Kobe, Hyogo Pref., Japan · Monday, September 21, 2026
Timed 6 hours
6-hour relay & solo marathon Kobe
18 days to go
not publishedn/a Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
not publishedn/a Grit
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
Field size ~18 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Daytime high 27°C
Night low 22°C
Rainfall Wet — expect rain
Daylight 12 h 14 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 54 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
Universe Memorial Stadium, Kobe General Sports Park. 2.2 km loop course
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.