Ultra Running Hub Nakato, Manno, Kagawa Pref, Japan · Sunday, October 25, 2026
Manno Mountain Madness 2026
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (80km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 360 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80km | 44 | Junsuke Mizuno · 11:37:35 | Ryoko Goto · 14:16:09 |
| 2024 | 80km | 27 | Hajime Mamba · 10:44:36 | — |
| 2023 | 80km | 47 | Kota Nakane · 11:34:53 | Kyona Nonaka · 13:18:10 |
| 2022 | 80km | 36 | Kota Nakane · 10:58:44 | Maho Fujisawa · 13:33:44 |
The field grew 63% between 2024 (27) and 2025 (44). 5% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (80km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a vertical course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 5,600 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 70 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 5,600 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 17 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Holding an extreme vertical profile in Nakato, Manno, Kagawa Pref, Manno Mountain Madness 2026 packs 5600 meters of elevation gain into an 80-kilometer route. Averaging 70 meters of climb per kilometer across 2 loops of 40 kilometers along the Asan Mountains, the trail race demands severe climbing legs balanced against runnable stretches.
The event gives runners a 17-hour limit, requiring a minimum cutoff pace of 12.8 minutes per kilometer. That standard makes its deadline more generous than 72% of 50mi peers and tighter than 28%, offering extra buffer against the heavy elevation profile.
Having debuted in 2022, the race enters its fifth edition on October 25, 2026, with an entry fee of 17000 Yen. Its 44 finishers in 2025 placed it in a mid-sized tier—bigger than 45% of 50mi fields, but smaller than 53%—where participants navigate technical terrain without overcrowding.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.