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Myoko Trail 2026

Myoko, Japan, 20 Sep 2026

Set at Myoko Suginohara Ski Area in the Myoko Mountain Range, this course climbs steeply toward the range before dropping hard from near the summit, with views over the Myoko area and Lake Nojiri. It is a short but demanding mountain race built around ski-area gradients, sustained climbing and technical descending rather than steady cruising. As a Golden Trail World Series stop, it offers runners the chance to race on the same stage as international elite athletes in Myoko.

One distance, 25 km, up to 1,858 m of climb.

Distances

• 25 km: 25 km, 1858 m of climb, highest point 1854 m, 20 Sep 2026.
  Set at Myoko Suginohara Ski Area in the Myoko Mountain Range, this course climbs steeply toward the range before dropping hard from near the summit, with views over the Myoko area and Lake Nojiri. It is a short but demanding mountain race built around ski-area gradients, sustained climbing and technical descending rather than steady cruising. As a Golden Trail World Series stop, it offers runners the chance to race on the same stage as international elite athletes in Myoko.

  25 km cut-off times

  • Checkpoint, 23.8 km: 18:00

  25 km aid stations

  • 1st CP - Summit Gondola, 3.3 km
  • 2nd CP - Start venue, 11.0 km
  • 3rd CP - Ikenodaira top, 19.7 km

  On the course: water.

  25 km equipment

  • At least 1.0 litre of fluid (mandatory)
  • Food / race nutrition to carry during the race (mandatory)
  • Reusable Cup (mandatory)
  • Bear bell (recommended)
  • Rainwear (recommended)