Ultra Running Hub Shinjo, Okayama Pref., Japan · Sunday, October 25, 2026
Forestrail Shinjo-Hiruzen
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2024 edition (68km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 396 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 68km | 56 | Terunobu Kurokawa · 07:02:37 | Itsuko Uemiya · 08:43:36 |
| 2023 | 67km | 158 | Fujio Ichige · 08:25:10 | Sachie Akamatsu · 10:23:57 |
| 2022 | 75km | 85 | Akira Homma · 08:29:53 | Noe Nishio · 10:26:17 |
| 2018 | 75km | 176 | Sota Ogawa · 08:49:50 | Yuki Tsubone · 11:31:19 |
| 2017 | 74.5km | 232 | Teruki Tanikawa · 08:23:59 | Yasuko Natsume · 11:03:00 |
| 2016 | 73km | 90 | Sho Aida · 08:27:42 | Noe Nishio · 11:50:00 |
The field shrank 65% between 2023 (158) and 2024 (56). 7% of the 2024 field were women.
DUV results for the 2024 edition (68km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 68 km of trail with 3,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 47 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 68 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,200 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Forestrail Shinjo-Hiruzen is a 68-kilometer trail race in Shinjo, Okayama Pref., Japan, featuring 3200 meters of elevation gain. That profile concentrates 47.1 meters of climb into every kilometer, demanding relentless uphill leg strength and technical descending across the route.
With a 14-hour time limit, runners must maintain a cutoff pace of 12.4 minutes per kilometer. This time standard is more generous than 68% of 50mi cut-offs and tighter than 32%, providing a manageable buffer against the heavy vertical profile.
The 2024 edition saw 56 finishers, placing the event in a peer bracket where it is bigger than 55% of 50mi fields and smaller than 44%. First held in 2016, the race has built a track record across 6 editions.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.