Shizuoka, Japan · Date TBA

100 mi

Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji

168 km Distance
8,000 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
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What the course asks

Climbing rate 48 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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👟 gear

With mountain terrain, choose a shoe with aggressive lugs (5mm+) for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 168 km of mountain with 8,000 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes48 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
  • Race NutritionPast 168 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
  • Trekking Poles8,000 m of ascent to walk up.
  • Headlamps168 km almost certainly means running into the night.

Salomon

S/Lab Ultra 3

Premium ultra trail shoe with Advanced Chassis for stability on technical terrain.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.8

Altra

Olympus 6

Zero-drop max-cushion trail shoe with wide toe box for ultra distances.

$170 ★★★★★ 4.6

Spring Energy

Awesome Sauce

Real food gel with 180 calories. Rice-based with natural flavors.

$4 ★★★★★ 4.6

Salomon

ADV Skin 12

Industry-standard 12L race vest with front flask pockets and minimal bounce.

$180 ★★★★★ 4.8

LEKI

Ultratrail FX.One

Ultra-light carbon folding poles (135g each) designed for mountain ultra racing.

$200 ★★★★★ 4.6

Petzl

NAO RL

1500-lumen reactive lighting headlamp with 15-hour runtime. Automatic brightness adjustment.

$150 ★★★★★ 4.7
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About

A 168km loop around Mount Fuji through forests, mountains, and volcanic terrain.

Highlights

  • Mount Fuji circuit
  • Japanese mountain culture
  • UTWT race