Ehim Pref., Japan · Saturday, September 26, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Ainan Maranic - Food Sea and Sun

10 days to go

55.2 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

2.8 est Grit · Entry level

Calculated from 55.2 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.8 as a floor, not a verdict.

What the course asks

Field size ~433 Large. Rarely out of sight of another runner.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (53.2km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, September

Daylight 12 h 03 m of light

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 55 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes55 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition55 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 55 km, without the bounce.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 55 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

La Sportiva

Prodigio Pro

RunRepeat found the La Sportiva Prodigio Pro to have a secure, locked-in fit due to its premium upper, and also praised the shoe's energetic ride, particularly…

$225 ★★★★★ 4.6

Maurten