京都ウルトラウォーキング takes place on Sat, Nov 21, 2026 in Nagaokakyo, Japan. The main route is 103 km.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026
- Start
- Nagaokakyo 🇯🇵
- Distance
- 103 km
- Climbing
- 1,200 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 7-week plan to 京都ウルトラウォーキング
The Build phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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This ultra-walking event takes participants on an approximately 103km journey connecting the historical capitals of Nagaokakyo, Heian-kyo, and Otsu-kyo while featuring autumn foliage and mountain trails.
What this race demands
This 103km ultra-walking event requires prolonged forward locomotion over a mixed course of mountain trails and historical routes with 1200 meters of elevation gain.
Ultra-Endurance Capacity
Covering 103km demands exceptional physical and mental resilience to sustain continuous movement over a duration that will likely extend well beyond 15 to 20 hours.
Mountain Climbing
The 1200 meters of elevation gain incorporated into the mountain trails requires specific muscular endurance in the lower limbs to handle sustained ascents and descents.
Pacing and Durability
Managing effort efficiently across an all-day and potentially overnight journey is critical to prevent premature fatigue and complete the distance.
Given the extended duration well beyond 2.5 hours, athletes should consume 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels throughout the event.
Your road to race day
Race day at 京都ウルトラウォーキング is 7 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Build1 week · Oct 4, 2026 – Oct 10, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
02Peak3 weeks · Oct 11, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
03Taper2 weeks · Nov 1, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
04Race week1 week · Nov 15, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is 京都ウルトラウォーキング?
京都ウルトラウォーキング takes place on Sat, Nov 21, 2026 in Nagaokakyo, Japan.
How long is 京都ウルトラウォーキング?
The main route is 103 km.
What does 京都ウルトラウォーキング demand?
This 103km ultra-walking event requires prolonged forward locomotion over a mixed course of mountain trails and historical routes with 1200 meters of elevation gain.
How much climbing does 京都ウルトラウォーキング have?
京都ウルトラウォーキング has 1,200 m of climbing.
Who is 京都ウルトラウォーキング for?
京都ウルトラウォーキング is open to all participants.
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