‘Mt. Fuji 100’

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The famous Mt. Fuji 100 events in Japan, the one previously named Ultra-Trail Mt. Fuji (until UTMB filed a trademark dispute) and the event who’s RD’s were instrumental on putting the World Trail Majors together.

This race explores the trails encircling Mt. Fuji, spanning 100 miles (approximately 160 kilometers), connecting the rich culture and communities intertwined with these paths and their surroundings. By organizing the race that continues day and night, without breaks for sleep or rest, we highlight the significance of self-challenge and showcase the allure of trail running as a sport. Additionally, we aim to share the rich culture and unmatched natural beauty of Mt. Fuji, a valuable Japanese treasure, with the world and future generations.

Courtney Dauwalter is racing the 100miler and is in search of Japanese candy.

Here are the full entry lists for the two distances offered, a 100miler and a 70K. At a quick glance the 100miler has 2,281 racers and the 70K 1,115. The official Mt. Fuji Youtube channel has a Japanese livestream and the English livestream is on the World Trail Majors’s channel.

Find more trail races on ECC’s Global Race Series Calendar.