Ultra Running Hub Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Japan · usually late April (date TBC)
100 mi
Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji
168 km Distance
8,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 48 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Typical conditions, April
Daytime high 15°C
Night low 4°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Regional 2001-2020 average for April — NASA POWER, grid elevation 732 m. Not a forecast.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 168 km of mountain with 8,000 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition Past 168 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 8,000 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps 168 km almost certainly means running into the night.
About
A 168km loop around Mount Fuji through forests, mountains, and volcanic terrain.
Highlights
- Mount Fuji circuit
- Japanese mountain culture
- UTWT race