Ninja Trail Running Race

Iga, Japan
03 Nov, 2024 (Sun)

Trail running

22 km, 48 km

About the event

Experience a one-of-a-kind trail-running race in Iga City, Mie Prefecture, known as the birthplace of ninjas. Run through the mountains where ninjas trained centuries ago and challenge yourself like they did. Keep an eye out for any lingering ninjas as you navigate the stunning trails of this historic area.

Races offered by this event

Long 48km

03 Nov, 2024 (Sun) - 07:00
Trail running
48 km
Solo
On site
Trail

Short 22km

03 Nov, 2024 (Sun) - 10:00
Trail running
22 km
Solo
On site
Trail

Course details

Course highlights

Long Course The course is 48km distance with an accumulated elevation gain/loss of 2500m. In the first half, you will climb approximately 400 meters from Sarubino Hot Spring (approximately 250m above sea level) to Saikyozan (682m above sea level), but after that, it’s a high-speed course that you can run. The middle part is a full mountain course with rough terrain, running on the Aburahidake mountain range, located at the southern end of the Suzuka Mountains. Physical strength and techniques are required. The latter half is a course to return to Sarubino Hot Spring from Mt. Reizan to Tashiroike, passing the Tokai Nature Trail. On the course, various plants and historical ruins related to ninjas appeared in the Tenshō Iga War. We hope that you enjoy it and cherish your thoughts on history romance during the race. Short Course The course is 22km distance with an accumulated elevation gain/loss of 1100m. Goes up Mt. Saikyo, follows the ridge from there, runs around Tashiro Pond to Reizan, passes the south peak of Mt. Reizan, descends to Tashiro Pond again, follows the Tokai Nature Trail, and returns to Sarubino-onsen. This course is on the relatively gentle terrain of Aoyama and Nunobiki and is easy for beginners to run. It also has course guidance, so even first-time runners can participate. During the race, enjoy looking out over the entire Iga basin from Saikyozan and the colorful nature of Iga, such as the autumn leaves reflected in Tashiroike and the fluffy trails with fallen leaves. The middle part is a full mountain course with rough terrain, running on the Aburahidake mountain range, located at the southern end of the Suzuka Mountains. Physical strength and techniques are required. The latter half is a course to return to Sarubino Hot Spring from Mt. Reizan to Tashiroike, passing the Tokai Nature Trail. On the course, various plants and historical ruins related to ninjas appeared in the Tenshō Iga War. We hope that you enjoy it and cherish your thoughts on history romance during the race.

Start address

Oyamada Hot Spring Sarubino, 2953 Kamiawa, Iga, Mie, Japan

Finish address

Oyamada Hot Spring Sarubino, 2953 Kamiawa, Iga, Mie, Japan

Route map

route map

What’s included in entry

These are included in your entry
Parking
ninja-face-paint
Timing chip (rental)
Event T-shirts
Drink Stations
Toilets
Photo Service
Nutrition Stations
Medical Assistance

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