A crash course in the fashionable people found at the Mount Fuji 100!

We often hear that "there are many fashionable people in the trail running community," but is that true? We visited the Mt. Fuji 100, one of the largest trail running races in Japan, and took snapshots of the fashionable people who are interested in the race, not only the competitors but also the people involved with the brands exhibiting at the expo and the volunteer staff supporting the athletes.

Photo_Tatsuo Takahashi
Text_Issey Enomoto
Edit_Hiroshi Yamamoto

Tetsuya Shimada
Murofis PR

The North Face pants, cap, Nike ACG top, GoLite backpack, Vivobearfoot shoes

--How did you get involved in the Mt. Fuji 100 this time?

"I will be competing in the 100 miles as an athlete. This will be my third time, having finished once in 2019 due to snow and once in 2023."

--What kind of race do you want this time?

First of all, I want to finish the race. I'm not that conscious about the time, but I'm hoping to enjoy the whole race.

--What are you aware of in terms of equipment?

"I'm taking extra warmth in case it gets cold at night," he said. I am also aware that the distance between the aid stations is long, so I am conscious of carrying a little extra food.

Result: Finished the race in 37 hours, 28 minutes and 03 seconds (FUJI100mi)