Mt. Fuji Hill Climb (Mt.富士ヒルクライム) takes place on Sun, Jun 6, 2027 in Fujiyoshida, Japan. The main route is 25 km.
- Date
- Sun, Jun 6, 2027
- Start
- Fujiyoshida 🇯🇵
- Distance
- 25 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 32-week plan to Mt. Fuji Hill Climb (Mt.富士ヒルクライム)
The Base 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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The Mt. Fuji Hill Climb is a major Japanese hill-climb race starting at Fuji Hokuroku Park and climbing the Fuji Subaru Line to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station.
What this race demands
The Mt. Fuji Hill Climb demands sustained climbing capacity over a twenty-five kilometer route ascending the Fuji Subaru Line.
Sustained climbing
Because the course continuously ascends from Fuji Hokuroku Park to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station, athletes must maintain a steady climbing effort without significant flat recovery sections.
Power-to-weight ratio
As a dedicated hill-climb event spanning twenty-five kilometers, success depends heavily on maintaining an efficient power output relative to body mass.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
0:45–0:55
Peak-week training
6–8 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
IntervalCoach turns those weekly hours into a concrete plan built around your actual fitness. Start with this race as your goal
Your road to race day
Race day at Mt. Fuji Hill Climb (Mt.富士ヒルクライム) is 32 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base20 weeks · Oct 26, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Mar 15, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Apr 26, 2027 – May 16, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · May 17, 2027 – May 30, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · May 31, 2027 – Jun 6, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mt. Fuji Hill Climb (Mt.富士ヒルクライム)?
Mt. Fuji Hill Climb (Mt.富士ヒルクライム) takes place on Sun, Jun 6, 2027 in Fujiyoshida, Japan.
How long is Mt. Fuji Hill Climb (Mt.富士ヒルクライム)?
The main route is 25 km.
What does Mt. Fuji Hill Climb (Mt.富士ヒルクライム) demand?
The Mt. Fuji Hill Climb demands sustained climbing capacity over a twenty-five kilometer route ascending the Fuji Subaru Line.
Who is Mt. Fuji Hill Climb (Mt.富士ヒルクライム) for?
Mt. Fuji Hill Climb (Mt.富士ヒルクライム) is open to all participants.
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