Now, the race begins!
The day of the race arrived, and the 65-kilometer race started at 7:00 a.m. The members left their lodgings, rubbing their eyes sleepily, and arrived at the venue a little after 6:00 a.m. The members left their lodgings, rubbing their sleepy eyes, and arrived at the race site a little after 6:00 a.m. .
The venue where many runners gather is filled with a unique sense of tension. This feeling is unique to the race.
Before the start, Dosojin Taiko, one of the traditional performing arts of Nozawaonsen Village, echoes through the hall.
Then, at 7 a.m., the 65-kilometer division began!
Our "Compass" will lead the players!
. and at 10:00, the 14-kilometer division also started.
Runners leave the start site and head out to the trails . It is the beginning of a long journey.
