Minami aso, Japan · Saturday, July 4, 2026
Fixed Distance 50K
Minami-aso caldera Trail Summer
Race completed
50 km Distance
2,491 m Climbing
6.2 Grit · Hardcore
What the course asks
Climbing rate 50 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~122 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
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, July
Daytime high 28°C
Night low 20°C
Rainfall Wet — expect rain
Daylight 14 h 16 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 616 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 2,491 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 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 2,491 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Course Notes
only 36km
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.