Ultra Running Hub Nagasaki City, Japan · Sunday, February 14, 2027
Nagasaki Round Trail
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 116 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46km | 46 | Seita Handa · 05:41:28 | Arisa Miyahara · 07:48:15 |
| 2025 | 46km | 55 | Seita Handa · 05:32:00 | Arisa Miyahara · 08:02:00 |
| 2024 | 46km | 43 | Seita Handa · 05:52:52 | Chiyuki Mochizuki · 06:38:35 |
The field shrank 16% between 2025 (55) and 2026 (46). 20% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (46km) — 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 mountain 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 46 km of trail with 2,620 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 57 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 46 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 2,620 m of ascent to walk up.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 46 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Nagasaki Round Trail, a 50k trail race in Nagasaki City, Japan, will next take place on February 14, 2027. It offers 2620 meters of elevation gain over 46 kilometers.
With a cut-off tighter than 30% of 50k races, runners have 11 hours to complete the course, a pace of 14.3 minutes per kilometer. The course's 57 meters of climb per kilometer makes this a challenging event.
The race has seen 3 editions since 2024, with 46 finishers at the most recent in 2026. This field size is bigger than 56% of 50k fields and smaller than 44%.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.