Tsuno, Kochi Pref., Japan · Sunday, November 1, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Ryoma Dappan Trail Race

58 days away

70 km Distance

3,130 m Climbing

8.2 Grit · Hardcore

33.4002° N, 133.0313° E © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 45 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Field size ~38 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (70km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, November

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 5°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 10 h 52 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 592 m. Not a forecast.

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 70 km of trail with 3,130 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 45 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 70 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 3,130 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 70 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.