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信越五岳トレイルランニングレース

信越五岳トレイルランニングレース takes place on Mon, Sep 21, 2026 in Shinetsu Kougen, Japan. The main route is 163 km.

Date
Mon, Sep 21, 2026
Start
Shinetsu Kougen 🇯🇵
Distance
163 km
Level
Open to all
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Produced by trail runner Hiroki Ishikawa, the race features a magnificent course connecting the mountain areas and regions of the Shinetsu Highlands.

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What this race demands

This 163 km trail running race in the Shinetsu Highlands demands exceptional distance management and sustained pacing over a multi-terrain course. Athletes must prepare for a prolonged effort that will extend well past a standard day of continuous movement.

Ultra-Distance Endurance

Covering 163 km requires advanced physiological and structural durability to handle repetitive impact and continuous forward progression over many hours.

Terrain Adaptability

Traversing the mountain areas and regions of the Shinetsu Highlands demands technical footwork and stability across varied off-road surfaces.

Given the duration required to complete 163 km of trail running, athletes should consume 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy balance throughout the event.

Your road to race day

Race day at 信越五岳トレイルランニングレース is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.

  1. 01Peak1 week · Aug 25, 2026 Aug 31, 2026

    The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.

  2. 02Taper2 weeks · Sep 1, 2026 Sep 14, 2026

    Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.

  3. 03Race week1 week · Sep 15, 2026 Sep 21, 2026

    Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.

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