Kyushu Sekiryou Piston trail

Race completed

63.5 km Distance

3,810 m Climbing

8.9 Grit · Elite / extreme

What the course asks

Climbing rate 60 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 14 hours 13:14 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. More forgiving than 76% of 50 mi races. Measured against 445 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~43 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (63.5km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, August

Daylight 13 h 59 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 64 km of trail with 3,810 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 60 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,810 m of ascent to walk up.
Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.