Happo, Yamamoto District, Akita Pref., Japan · Sunday, September 13, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Hakuba Int. Trail Run Duo

10 days to go

50 km Distance

2,130 m Climbing

5.7 Grit · Challenging

What the course asks

Climbing rate 43 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~38 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

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, September

Daylight 12 h 32 m of light

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,130 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 43 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 2,130 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.