奥の細道鳥海ツーデーマーチ takes place on Sat, Sep 5, 2026 in Yuza, Japan. The main route is 20 km.
- Date
- Sat, Sep 5, 2026
- Start
- Yuza 🇯🇵
- Distance
- 20 km
- Level
- Open to all
This walking festival features courses winding through the scenic natural landscapes of Yuza town at the foot of Mount Chokai, the Shonai sand dunes, and the Sea of Japan coast.
Official event pageWhat this race demands
This 20 km walking event requires sustained aerobic endurance to complete the distance across coastal and dune landscapes.
Aerobic Endurance
Covering 20 km on foot demands a continuous cardiovascular effort, requiring steady pacing and efficient fat and carbohydrate utilization over several hours.
Musculoskeletal Durability
The repetitive impact of walking over a 20 km distance places sustained loading on the lower limbs, requiring strong joint and connective tissue resilience.
A 20 km walk will likely exceed 2.5 hours of continuous effort, requiring an intake of 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
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