Chichibu, Saitama Pref., Japan · Saturday, November 14, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
FunTrails50K Round
72 days away
50 km Distance
2,850 m Climbing
6.8 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 57 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Time limit 12 hours
14:24 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 69% of 50K races. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~622 Very large. Congested start, busy aid stations.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Daytime high 15°C
Night low 4°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 19 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 264 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,850 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 57 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,850 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Course Notes
One big loop around Chichibu and Okumusashi
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.