Osaka City, Japan · Friday, September 18, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Kyoto Grand Traverse

15 days to go

59 km Distance

3,180 m Climbing

7.7 Grit · Hardcore

34.6938° N, 135.5011° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 54 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 12 hours 12:12 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. About average for a 50K. Measured against 982 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~203 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (59km) — finishers 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 26°C

Night low 18°C

Rainfall Wet — expect rain

Daylight 12 h 20 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 264 m. Not a forecast.

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 59 km of trail with 3,180 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 54 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 59 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,180 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 12 h limit puts you out there after dark.