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

Saraswati Yamazawa
Running Influencer

(The North Face)Tops, pants, backpacks, socks, shoes

--What are the events that you will be competing in this time?

SAKUYA 9k is a short race that allows you to make the most of your speed. It should go well with my usual training. I think I will be able to run in good rhythm."

--What are your impressions of the venue from an exhibitor's point of view?

I ran and completed this event in 2022. The time is about 38 hours.

--What are your impressions of the course?

I thought it would be a good mix of trails and road, so I could enjoy the different ways of running. I like the change."

--What is the key to today's styling?

The North Face" set-up. I like the balance between ease of movement and design. It's easy to use in everyday life."

Result: Finished the race in 55:50 (SAKUYA 9k)