Ultra Running Hub Muraoka, Hyogo Pref., Japan · Sunday, September 27, 2026
Muraoka 88 km Ultra Marathon
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (88km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, September
Regional 2001-2020 average for September — NASA POWER, grid elevation 242 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 88km | 218 | Katsushi Akaike · 06:51:24 | Shima Urabe · 09:09:54 |
| 2024 | 88km | 161 | Kohei Miyagaki · 06:47:59 | Naoko Ito · 08:58:05 |
| 2023 | 88km | 167 | Masashi Noguchi · 08:10:17 | Miyuki Asada · 09:11:08 |
| 2019 | 88km | 237 | Masashi Noguchi · 07:45:47 | Miyuki Asada · 09:43:19 |
| 2017 | 88km | 242 | Yu Yasuda · 06:51:41 | Naoko Ito · 09:42:41 |
| 2016 | 88km | 194 | Yu Yasuda · 07:33:34 | Asami Iri · 08:19:45 |
| 2015 | 88km | 217 | Yu Yasuda · 07:44:48 | Asami Iri · 08:04:48 |
| 2014 | 88km | 215 | Yu Yasuda · 06:41:11 | Asami Iri · 08:12:27 |
| 2013 | 88km | 156 | Hisashi Inaji · 07:19:12 | Hiroko Kamikawa · 09:03:08 |
| 2012 | 88km | 152 | Hisashi Inaji · 07:28:40 | Hiroko Kamikawa · 08:49:03 |
The field grew 35% between 2024 (161) and 2025 (218). 32% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (88km) — 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 fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 88 km of trail with 800 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 88 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 88 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 88 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 14 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 88 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Muraoka 88 km Ultra Marathon was a road race held in Muraoka, Hyogo Pref., Japan. Featuring 800 meters of total elevation gain over 88 kilometers—amounting to 9.1 meters of climb per kilometer—the paved profile kept the terrain running relatively fast compared to steep mountain events.
Time limits demanded steady management on course. The 14-hour limit required a minimum pace of 9.5 minutes per kilometer, making the cut-off tighter than 81% of 50mi races and more generous than only 19%.
The event drew a substantial turnout for the category, posting a field bigger than 90% of 50mi peers and smaller than 10%, with 218 runners completing the 2025 edition across its 10-edition run.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.