Ultra Running Hub Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Pref., Japan · Saturday, August 29, 2026
Yacchiro Dragon Trail
What the course asks
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, August
Regional 2001-2020 average for August — NASA POWER, grid elevation 259 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50km | 184 | Seita Handa · 06:37:21 | Mayumi Sakai · 08:12:38 |
| 2024 | 50km | 142 | Seita Handa · 06:43:10 | Arika Ito · 08:31:53 |
| 2023 | 64km | 72 | Seita Handa · 09:17:42 | Yuki Hashimoto · 11:45:40 |
| 2022 | 68.4km | 60 | Koji Beppu · 09:48:21 | Michiko Kuma · 12:36:37 |
The field grew 30% between 2024 (142) and 2025 (184). 18% of the 2025 field were women.
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.
Course notes
- terrain This is a vertical 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 50 km of trail with 4,160 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 83 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 4,160 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 15 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Held in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Pref., Japan, the Yacchiro Dragon Trail packs 4160 meters of climbing into a 50-kilometer course. That works out to 83.2 meters of ascent per kilometer, demanding sustained mountain climbing over steep terrain from the outset.
To accommodate that severe gradient, the race provides a 15-hour time limit—translating to a cut-off pace of 18 minutes per kilometer. This threshold is more generous than 92% of 50k events and tighter than only 8%, ensuring that runners who can keep moving forward on the relentless grades have ample room on the clock.
Having concluded its 2025 edition with 184 finishers across 4 editions since its 2022 debut, the race draws a starting line bigger than 89% of 50k fields and smaller than 11%.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.