Kirishima Ebino-kougen Extreme Trail

Race completed

62 km Distance

3,059 m Climbing

7.7 Grit · Hardcore

What the course asks

Climbing rate 49 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 14 hours 13:33 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 80% of 50 mi races. Measured against 445 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~292 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (66km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, July

Daylight 14 h 20 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 62 km of trail with 3,059 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 49 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 62 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,059 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.