Running through rugged mountains . Trail running is a sport that is attracting a rapidly growing number of people who are captivated by its competitive nature, which is completely different from road running on paved roads. . In fact, popular races are flooded with entries from the start and sometimes reach capacity in just a few minutes.
One such popular trail running race is the "Shinetsu Five Mountains Trail Running Race." will be held again this year for the ninth year, starting on September 16.
Japan's leading trail runner.Hiroki IshikawaThe race, produced by the "Trail Running" team, will introduce an assistant point where family and friends can offer support to the athletes, and a pacer system that allows runners to have a companion along the way, allowing more people to get involved and enjoy the charms of trail running.
In addition to the existing 110-kilometer course, a dream 100-mile course has been newly established! . You can take your time to enjoy this grand adventure through the mountains that stretch across the Shinetsu Plateau.
Entries will open at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 11. The competition will probably reach its maximum capacity within a few minutes, so if you are a fierce participant, please be in front of your PC before the start of entry.
Text_Hiroshi Yamamoto
Shinetsu Gogaku Trail Running Race 2017 ~Patagonia CUP
Location: Shinetsu Kogen (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture; Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture; Shinano Town, Iizuna Town, Iiyama City, Nagano Prefecture)
Dates: September 16, 2017 (Saturday) - September 18, 2017 (Monday, holiday)
Distance: 100 miles/110 km
Capacity: First 400 applicants for 100 miles, first 500 applicants for 110 km, etc. *Local and priority quotas
Residents of Myoko City, Shinano Town, Nagano City, and Iizuna Town who are willing to cooperate in race operations (preparation work, maintenance activities, etc.)
Application period: Sunday, June 11, 2017, 9:00 p.m. - Sunday, June 18, 2017
Organizer: Shinetsu Gogaku Trail Running Race Executive Committee
Produced by trail runner Hiroki Ishikawa (President of TRAIL WORKS)
Supported by: Shinetsu Kogen Liaison Council (Myoko City, Niigata Prefecture; Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture; Shinano Town, Iizuna Town, Iiyama City)
Special Support: Patagonia Japan, Inc.
Sponsored by: Gregory, Nippon Yakuhin Kaihatsu, Superfeet, Artelia, New-HALE, Stamina Sports, Coleman Japan, Inc.
Cooperation: Ameer Sports Japan , Aristo , A&F
Cooperation: DIRECTIONS Corporation, International Outdoor College of Nature and Environment, Niigata Outdoor Planning, JTB Chubu Co.
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